Environmental Coordinator I (Dallas Water Utilities-Civil Service)

About the role

The Environmental Coordinator I creates, coordinates, facilitates, and maintains environmental research., initiatives, and programs for the City. Engages and communicates with the public, manages community partnerships, conducts presentations and community events, and effectively communicates programs to address environmental issues and impacts. Essential Functions 1 Develops, creates, coordinates, and promotes various outreach programs to teach and educate the public and community on stormwater, conservation initiatives, waste management, sustainability, and air pollution programs. 2 Schedules, promotes and presents outreach programs on and off site for various age groups within the community; instructs, educates, and facilitates programs on lessening human impact on environment; communicates City programs and partners with the community to create collaboration and focus. 3 Assists, supports, and participates in the development and coordination of an internal audit team for the City's EMS and EPA Consent Decree; provides audits of the EPA Consent Decree, and performing tasks that focus on monitoring and meeting annual mandates for yard waste, litter and floatable, pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, pet waste, general pollution and illicit discharges. 4 Monitors, coordinates, and facilitates the placement of brochures and educational information for Center visitors, including themed displays in the Center's library and outdoor kiosks; ensures the appropriate displays for community consumption and education in the Center's library and indoor kiosks. 5 Coordinates and facilitates website and social media content development for the benefit of environmental programs and communications; maintains strong web presence to address and educate citizens in environmental issues and human impact; consistently reviews web presence and social media engagement to remain relevant and interesting. 6 Assesses, develops and implements citywide environmental training initiatives and tracks and analyzes the results of these trainings; attends and conducts scheduled community events, workshops, seminars, and career days. 7 Identifies, determines, and addresses needed areas of change and makes recommendations to improve operations; monitors program success through post-presentation written and telephone evaluations; analyzes operations to identify the need for changes and updates. 8 Provides project management and event planning. 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. Knowledge and Skills 1 Knowledge of Stormwater, Zero waste, Sustainability Conservation Concepts, and Environmental Management Systems. 2 Knowledge of Federal and State rules, regulations, and standards. 3 Knowledge of public outreach, coordination, and interaction. 4 Ability to manages projects, volunteers, citizen education, and schedules. 5 Ability to develop and coordinate strong website and social media presence. 6 Ability to train, educate, and communicate with citizens and the public. 7 Ability to give advice and provide guidance on environmental management standards for various industries. 8 Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. 9 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

Requirements

• EDUCATION:
• Bachelor's degree in architectural, engineering, geoscience, environmental or natural science field.
• One (1) year of experience in managing environmental projects or programs, conducting internal or external environmental audits and/or researching and developing standards in environmental regulatory field.
• LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• For Water Quality divisions, a Class D Water license from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is required.
• HAZWOPER certifications must be obtained within the probationary period for all spill response divisions.
• Boater Certificate from Texas Parks and Water Department must be obtained for all Stormwater Neighborhood and Water Quality divisions.
• For Stormwater Forestry division, a Certified Environmental Storm Water Compliance Professional license must be obtained within the probationary period.
• EQUIVALENCIES:
• Associate degree in a specified field and three (3) years of experience in any of the stated areas will meet education and experience requirements
• Associate degree (or higher) in a non-specified field four (4) years of experience in any of the

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