Environmental Program Manager

GRADE 2125
Pay Range $79,414 - $115,918

General Description

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct and coordinate environmental programs in compliance with state and federal standards and Tier II reporting and manage at advanced levels the Industrial Pretreatment program, Hauled Waste program and FOG program. This position works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities to the Assistant Director of Engineering and the Director of Public Works through regular meetings and other established methods.

Duties & Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions as necessary.

  • Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
  • Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
  • Performs continuous industrial waste surveys to assure compliance with state/federal standards; Complete quarterly and annual pretreatment reports for submission to governing agencies.
  • Assures quarterly and annual wastewater plant sampling events meet state/federal standards.
  • Interfaces with Federal and State agencies on industrial waste issues.
  • Initiates escalating enforcement proceedings and interact with State and federal agencies as required.
  • Complies with and enforces all required safety regulations.
  • Initiates the industrial wastewater discharge permit process and author industrial wastewater permits.
  • Classifies categorical and significant industrial users as per code of federal regulations.
  • Issues wastehauler permits and FOG program permits.
  • Prepares written correspondence to County customers in regard to violations, corrective actions, or requests for information.
  • Continually updates knowledge of environmental regulations.
  • Performs related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, engineering, environmental sciences, or closely related field and three (3) years professional experience in the pretreatment of industrial wastewater or any combination of experience and training.

Additional Requirements

Considerable knowledge of industrial processes used in the local/regional area, and Federal categorical pretreatment standards, 40 CAR 403; wastewater pretreatment systems such as grease and sand/oil interceptors, neutralization tanks, cyanide destruction, chromium, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, aerobic and anaerobic biodegradation, and salinity control; good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision, sample collection procedures, effects of toxic pollutants on the wastewater treatment process, and technically based local limits development; ability to interpret and explain appropriate codes; ability to read and understand blueprints and system layouts; ability establish and implement workload priorities, policies and procedures; ability to research, analyze and develop recommendations related to the pretreatment program; ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with coworkers, supervisors, and the public; working knowledge of personal computers and pertinent applications; regular and timely attendance; performance of duties in a safe manner. Must pass testing for substance abuse and criminal background investigation. Must maintain a positive work environment by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes harmonious relations with customers, co-workers, and supervisors. Direct deposit of pay required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.
  • Work requires fingering, and repetitive motions.
  • Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound.
  • Mental acuity is required to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Physical attendance at work sites is required to perform manual tasks, provide immediate service to onsite customers, and supervise or interact with work groups.
  • Visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
  • The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Essential Functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

Special Certifications and License Requirements

  • Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  • Must possess and maintain a State of Delaware Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Notices

Kent County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S. C. 12101 et. seq.), Kent County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This is an employment at-will position.

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