Environmental Unit Supervisor

$30.63 - $46.83 Hourly

On July 30, 2024, the City Council approved a 3.62% cost-of-living increase for full-time employees in certain pay groups. The salary listed above has been updated to reflect the increase.

Note: The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City’s step placement policy.

Important Application Information: Completion of the supplemental questions is required. Applicant responses to supplemental questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to supplemental questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to supplemental questions have not been provided.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., § 427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

This position is responsible for the supervision and organization of various work tasks for Section employees. Position performs various field and office-based inspections, investigations, audits and data analysis to ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules pertaining to storm water management. 

JOB SUMMARY

This job is located in the Storm Water Quality Division of the Public Works Department with the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of an immediate supervisor. The Environmental Unit Supervisor is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing environmental policies, procedures, and programs for the City. Essential job functions include: developing and implementing new and existing City programs; monitoring programs and activities for compliance with City codes and regulations; directing major projects by identifying potential environmental issues, traveling to conduct site visits to assess conditions of property and provide effective remedies to problems; conducting feasibility studies; and performing integrated resource planning, management structure analyses and financial evaluations. The employee is also responsible for meeting compliance criteria for securing and maintaining environmental permits and ensuring that federal and state environmental regulations are met. The employee has continual contact with City personnel at various levels, boards and committees, outside agencies, consultants and citizens to exchange information and/or provide technical assistance related to divisional activities. The employee must provide regulatory oversight and perform follow-up enforcement activities including providing warrant documentation and court testimony. The work is appraised as to the attainment of program objectives and adherence to governing laws and regulations. 

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

Knowledge of and experience with administering federal, state and local environmental codes, water quality regulations, policies and procedures. Skill in evaluating projects for compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines. Skill in coordinating divisional activities with state, federal, and regional agencies. Skill in writing project specifications, summaries, and reports. Skill in devising solutions to design problems. Skill in retaining and recalling information. Skill in coordinating project research and design activities. Skill in working projects through to completion and within specified time frames. Skill in supervising professional, technical and clerical staff. Skill in conveying technical information both verbally and in writing. Skill in developing and maintaining effective working relationships. Skill in communicating with tact and diplomacy.  Ability to analyze, modify and improve current work practices and procedures. Ability and willingness to work independently and assume responsibility for decisions made and the work performed by self and staff. Possession of a valid driver license (Operator). 

DEPARTMENTAL PREFERENCES

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Health & Safety or minimum of eight (8) years applied experience in the regulatory processes regarding storm water quality permit management, impaired waters management, water quality standards assessment protocols, or non-point source water quality assessment. Skill utilizing specialized programs to generate various statistics, summaries, tables and detailed reports to develop and track pollutant reduction strategies. Candidate must be proficient with the use of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access. Experience with the development, design and presentation of program specific educational efforts using internal and external data sources. Candidate must have strong technical and non-technical writing skills in addition to communication and outreach skills. Expertise with the development, review, and audit of Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans and applied experience with site/facility inspections with regulatory enforcement to gain compliance with local environmental codes, water quality regulations, policies, and procedures.  Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in supervision and program management.

COMPETENCIES

Execution and Results: (1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission. Judgment: (1) Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; (2) identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; (3) makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; (4) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (5) uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; (6) applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; (7) makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; (8) manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City. Teamwork/Team Oriented: (1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed. Customer Centric: (1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind. Strategic Thinking: (1) Thinks conceptually, imaginatively, and systematically; (2) envisions the future; (3) defines the vision, direction, and goals; (4) develops a road map for achievement; (5) anticipates change and plans for it; (6) considers long-term value and consequences; (7) influences others to achieve results; (8) understands where the organization is headed; knows the organization's mission and functions, and how its social, political, and technological systems work; (9) aligns business strategies to long-term success of the City; (10) sets the vision, direction and compelling course of action; (11) operates effectively within the systems, programs, policies, procedures, codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations of the organization; (12) knows industry and stays ahead of best practices; (13) understands the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities, and grasps external factors impacting the organization; (14) identifies when issues need to be escalated to higher authorities and effectively alerts appropriate officials. Leads Through Influence: (1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). Commitment to Continuous Improvement: (1) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (2) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (3) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (4) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results. Agility: (1) Values collaboration, communication, and feedback and is flexible and open to new ideas; (2) learns rapidly and transforms learning into action; (3) examines processes and practices to perform work most effectively; (4) demonstrates courage and willingness to take calculated risks; (5) assesses readiness; proposes new approaches, methods, and technologies plans, implements, and evaluates change in a transparent, positive, and thoughtful manner; (6) exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; (7) rapidly adapts to change and leads others through change, while producing tangible results and identifying new opportunities. Talent Development: (1) Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; (2) provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; (3) discusses personal and professional goals; (4) provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; (5) attracts and develops talent; (6) manages performance throughout the department or City; (7) sets the leadership tone for area of responsibility. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. Inclusive Leadership: (1) Fosters a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where individual differences are valued, and employees feel a sense of belonging; (2) seeks to know and learn about others; welcomes diversity in ideas, perspectives, and thoughts; understands and respects values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; (3) seeks to build diverse teams through inclusive hiring practices (ensures opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds and demonstrates a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates); (4) cultivates engagement, team building, collaboration; (5) instills trust; (6) recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments; (7) promotes the advancement of all employees including those of marginalized identities (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); (8) actively participates in and encourages others to participate in diversity and inclusion programming and/or training; (9) strategically integrates inclusion into business practices and decisions; (10) demonstrates respect, inclusiveness, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism in developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; (11) effectively manages one's own feelings and emotions; (12) builds diverse teams, promotes advancement of marginalized employees, participates and encourages participation of I&D initiatives. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Primarily inside; outside when conducting field inspections. Subject to working near moving machinery, power tools, and vehicles in motion. Subject to working in confined and cramped spaces. Occasionally exposed to storm elements, such as, rain, hail, lighting, high winds, etc. Occasionally exposed to intermittent or continued loud and insistent noises. Occasionally exposed to large amounts of dust. May be exposed to varying amounts of noxious odors and chemical substances. Work may require non-traditional work hours (including weekends and evenings) to meet established program objectives and to complete special assignments.

Note: Typical City employee working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. However, working hours vary (may require work to begin before 8:00 a.m. and/or end beyond 5:00 p.m., and/or may require work on weekends and holidays), and are subject to change, based on the duties and location of the position and the business needs of the assigned work unit/department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Flexibility, mobility, and body coordination enough to continuously move oneself from place to place when walking over rough terrain, climbing fences, conducting field inspections, etc. Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the working day. Strength enough to lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Hearing and speech enough to communicate by telephone, two-way radio and in person. Near vision enough to read the fine print found in specification books, on reduced copies of maps and plans, computer generated reports, etc. Manual and finger dexterity enough to operate standard office equipment, computer keyboards, motor vehicles and utilize routine field inspection equipment, etc.

OTHER DETAILS

Attachments: Applicants may upload only two attachments. Applicants may choose to combine documents into one file for upload.

Pay Method: City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination: Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

If the position accepted includes a lift/push/pull/carry Physical Requirement of 25 pounds and greater, internal and external applicants will be directed for a physical examination. 

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