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City of Mesa · 5 months ago

Environmental Programs Supervisor

Mesa, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The City of Mesa is seeking an Environmental Programs Supervisor to oversee environmental programs and manage staff within the Sustainability and Hazardous Materials/Solid Waste Assignments. This role involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, developing strategies for corrective actions, and representing the City in various regulatory meetings.

Responsibilities

Overseeing environmental programs

Supervising and directing staff

Addressing departmental and environmental concerns

Evaluating work products to ensure quality and compliance

Reviewing and analyzing proposed environmental regulations to determine their impact on City operations

Developing strategies and criteria for corrective action measures

Developing and maintaining internal guidelines and procedural documents to ensure compliance with environmental regulations

Coordinating with various departments to provide training related to environmental policies, procedures, and regulations

Representing the City at meetings involving regulatory agencies, other municipalities, and professional associations

Tracking data for Mesa’s annual report

Reviewing contracts drafted by the Environmental Programs Specialist

Coordinating various onsite audits

Grant management responsibilities

Qualification

Environmental Science DegreeOSHA HAZWOPER certificationAHERA certificationDOT Hazardous Materials certificationSupervisory experienceMaster’s DegreeProject management experienceKnowledgeRespectIntegrityCommunication skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Industrial Hygiene, Hydrology, Geology, Sustainability, or a related field

Extensive (5+ years) full-time experience working on environmental and/or sustainability projects or programs

Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date

Must meet the qualifications to wear a tight-fitting respirator by passing a medical evaluation in accordance with Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1910.134 by hire or promotion date and must maintain certification

Must be able to obtain Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within 12 months of hire or promotion date or maintain annual refresher training

For those program areas directly managed by this class, must obtain Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) certification, Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazardous Materials certification, and United States Environmental Protection Agency Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) certification within 12 months of hire or promotion date or maintain annual refresher training

Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures

Preferred

Broad based experience managing storm water, air quality, hazardous materials/wastes, and asbestos programs is highly desirable

A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field or certification as a Professional Engineer, Industrial Hygienist, or Hazardous Materials Manager is preferred