Regulatory Compliance Environmental Coordinator
City of Boise

Job Info

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Summary Statement

The City of Boise is seeking an experienced and motivated Regulatory Compliance Environmental Coordinator to support our Public Works Department. If you are looking for an opportunity to grow your career, build your retirement, or secure top-notch benefits, we would like to hear from you.
This position:

• Provides technical expertise on Federal, State, and local water quality, wastewater, stormwater, and recycled water rules, regulations, and policies
• Provides analysis and resolution of regulatory matters that impact the city's water renewal programs, projects, and functions
• Works in a collaborative manner and under general supervision
• May be eligible for a hybrid schedule

To provide a safe and healthy workplace for all City of Boise employees, residents, and community members, new employment offers are contingent upon the applicant providing proof of up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination process according to current CDC guidance to the City, on a confidential basis, or receiving an exemption from the vaccination requirement as a legally required medical or religious accommodation two weeks prior to the applicant's scheduled start date.

Essential Functions

Performs regulatory permit compliance activities, develops and monitors plans, compiles and prepares reports, ensures compliance with federal, state, and municipal code requirements and regulations. Oversees permit compliance schedules, maintains compliance records, prepares, and submits permit applications. Develops a standard process for tracking permits, works operations, and engineering staff to evaluate facility performance and sets internal targets for effluent characteristics. Develops and oversees quality assurance and quality control programs to audit and evaluate current policies, procedures, responsibilities, and documentation for compliance with government laws and regulations. (40%)

Provides technical and regulatory expertise on Federal, State, and local water quality rules, regulations, and policies. Initiates and strengthens key partnerships to address topics with environmental and regulatory agencies. Maintains knowledge of regulatory requirements for all major environmental programs. Provides technical assistance on water quality, water renewal, and environmental issues. Evaluates and understands regulatory trends to manage anticipated risks and challenges. Reviews the impact of proposed water, wastewater, and environmental regulations and guidelines to determine the impact on operating procedures. Reviews Environmental Assessments, Biological Opinions, and other environmental documents that impact the City of Boise. (25%)

Provides assistance relating to the regulatory framework and water quality needs of the basin. Assists with various innovative, watershed-based regulatory frameworks such as Idaho National Discharge Elimination System (IPDES) permitting, water quality credit trading, and ecosystem services marketplaces. (20%)

Summarizes legislative and regulatory issues; creates a quarterly regulatory internal memo; represents the City of Boise on environmental issues, and participates in local, regional and national organizations by becoming a member and participating in relevant organizations. (15%)

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Total Percentage = 100%

Requirements

Required Experience and Training

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental law, public administration, or related field
• 3 years of relevant professional experience that includes direct experience developing or interpreting proposed or existing rule-making, legislation, regulation or policies
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Knowledge and Ability

• Interpret, principles and practices of National Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting, guidance and policies
• Pertinent federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and programs including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Program
• Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed solutions, and implement recommendations in support of goals
• Computer software including word processing, spreadsheets, and project tracking software
• Present complex, technical information both orally or in writing to technical and non-technical audiences
• Communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, and deal courteously with the public.
• Research complex issues and consult with support staff and regulators as needed to evaluate solutions and negotiate solutions effectively
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, governmental agencies, and stakeholders

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Master's Degree or advanced degree in environmental science, engineering, environmental law, public administration, or another related field
• 5 years of experience working in a regulatory environment
• NPDES permitting or review experience
• Development, interpretation, and application of environmental regulations
• Drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, recycled water, and air quality regulations and their application
• Formal training or education in negotiations or conflict resolution
• Experience negotiating complex technical or legal agreements

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Special Requirements
Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes including a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment 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 essential functions.

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