Environmental Program Coordinator

The City of Fort Lauderdale employees possess a passion for public service demonstrated by a high degree of enthusiasm, self-reliance, and job proficiency. They effectively convey the vision and mission of the organization and provide excellent service and satisfaction to our internal and external customers.
Manages City-wide environmental permits, licenses, and conditions including support of permit application development, tracking of permit deadlines, monitoring of compliance, notification of permit holders, coordination with regulatory agencies and provision of technical support City-wide on regulatory concerns. Provides training, education, and outreach on environmental issues to internal and external stakeholders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions are the basic job duties that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation. The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. The omission of a function does not preclude management from assigning essential duties not listed herein if such duties relate to the position.

• Provides permit management and database maintenance to steward regulatory compliance
• Monitors permit requirements and coordinates with City Departments to ensure timely compliance with conditions and timely renewal of permits
• Coordinates the City's National Pollutant-Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program including periodic submission of the NPDES stormwater permit renewal and required annual reports
• Performs outreach on environmental topics and supports events related to pollution reduction
• Monitors compliance with the Industrial Pretreatment Program including research and recommending updates as required by federal and state regulations
• Develops and coordinates special projects relating to environmental permitting and regulatory compliance and provides on-call response and reports on environmental incidents to the appropriate agency
• Conducts independent research to propose effective solutions to environmental or regulatory problems and to present sound recommendations to amend practices, procedures, rules and regulations
• Develops procedures necessary to keep environmental ordinances current with advancing technology and changing regulatory requirements
• Assists in developing and implementing necessary environmental training programs
• Makes recommendations to amend department practices, procedures, rules and regulations
• Defines and analyzes problems related to environmental concerns of the Public Works Department
• Coordinates with Environmental Inspection Section to ensure permit compliance
• Performs related work as required

JOB REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or in a related field
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in environmental compliance program or project management. Additional qualifying experience or completion of coursework at an accredited college or university in a job-related field, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for one year of the required experience or education.
• Required certification within one (1) year of employment: Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER)-40 hour and Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 2.

HOW TO APPLY/ VETERAN INFORMATION

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method. Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. All successful applicants will be required to pass a medical examination, including drug screening, prior to appointment.
An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J204).
The City of Fort Lauderdale is AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the City of Fort Lauderdale is committed to providing a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which it serves. Alcohol and drug abuse pose a threat to the health and safety of City’s employees and to the security of the City’s equipment and facilities. For these reasons, the City is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity.The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Fort Lauderdale will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.