City of Durham
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Environmental Planning and Compliance Specialist
Salary
$44,518.00 – $68,549.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Remote Employment
Flexible/Hybrid
Department
Public Works
Job Number
22-03943
Closing
Continuous
Description
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range: $ 44,518.00 – $53,421.60
Schedule: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Top-notch management, highly qualified, competent staff and opportunities for career advancement and professional success make the City of Durham’s Public Works Department (http://durhamnc.gov/506/Public-Works) a great place to work. We create the foundation on which Durham is built, using innovative methods that support the City’s growth and enhance our quality of life. If growing professionally while serving your community is for you, bring your skills to Durham!
This position is devoted to sampling of storm/surface water quality to ensure compliance with environmental permits, standards and regulations. Incumbents perform inspections, evaluation, and enforcement activities related to water quality. As assigned, work may include coordinating schedules, training and public education; assisting senior staff with project management and with developing policies and procedures; performing field work; responding to customer concerns; and providing customer service.
Incumbents assigned to storm/surface water quality enforce compliance with City code requirements; write and issue official notices and penalties; present evidence at hearings; investigate and trace surface water pollution to the source; determine environmental impact; and plan and conduct screening of storm drainage system outlets.
Incumbents assigned to storm/surface water quality conduct on-site inspections of facilities and/or respond to complaints including conducting on-site sampling; conducting investigations; creating and maintaining documentation; updating databases; maintaining and operating equipment; enforcing codes and regulations; and participating in special projects.
Duties/Responsibilities
Conducts on-site inspections of facilities, utility systems, equipment, and assigned areas to ensure compliance with applicable plans, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Conducts investigations; tracks and identifies pollution sources within assigned areas; collects evidence to document violations; and identifies responsible parties to enforce applicable codes, typically involving the issuance of official notices and documentation.
Prepares and/or maintains reports, records, files, and other documentation; prepares and issues notices, permits, ID cards, and other documentation; updates and maintains databases; compiles data; reviews work to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Maintains supply inventory; maintains and operates equipment; ensures equipment is appropriately calibrated and in proper working condition; and makes purchasing recommendations, as assigned.
Provides customer service; collaborates with a variety of internal and external parties; responds to public concerns, complaints, and questions; sends timely notifications to facilitate issue resolution; coordinates informational booths at events; provides written and oral information; and testifies in court as assigned.
Participates in special projects as assigned and following established procedures and plans.
Conducting routine water quality sampling in streams and lakes.
Collecting water quality samples and submitting them for analysis on time.
Enforcing compliance with City code requirements.
Writing and issuing official notices and penalties.
Presenting evidence at hearings.
Investigating and tracing surface water pollution to the source.
Determining environmental impact.
Planning and conducting screening of storm drainage system outlets.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
Associate’s degree in environmental science, chemistry, biology, or directly related field.
One year of related experience.
A valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, acquired within the time frame specified by the City.
Important update on our COVID-19 process for new hires and employees:
All employees who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will pay a $100 surcharge each month for their health insurance benefit during the subsequent benefits year if they remain unvaccinated through 12/31/2022.
Additional Preferred Skills
Course work in hydrology, biology, aquatic chemistry or related fields.
Two years of related experience.
Experience in dry weather outfall screening, illicit discharge detection and elimination, water quality monitoring, stream monitoring, and geographic information systems.
Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather.
Ability to work cooperatively.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Employees that are not fully-vaccinated for the COVID virus by December 31, 2021 and reported their status to Human Resources, will pay a $70 surcharge each month for their benefits in the next benefits election cycle as well as any cost associated with failure to meet wellness requirements.
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program – personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman’s Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits – Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Health Insurance
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Do you have a valid, unrestricted, North Carolina driver’s license “or” if you currently have another state driver’s license, are you willing and able to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire?Yes
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Are you willing and able to work outside with possible exposure to inclement weather, hot and cold weather, uneven terrain, biting insects, and poison ivy?Yes
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED)
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How many years of related experience do you have?No related experience
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1 year but less than 3 years related experience
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Do you have course work or job experience in environmental science, chemistry, biology or related field?Yes
No
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If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience. If no experience, please put N/A.
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Do you have experience collecting samples for, or performing analysis in a laboratory?Yes
No
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Have you used a spreadsheet or database to store project information?Yes
No
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How would you describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products (Word, Excel, Access, etc.)?No experience
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