Environmental Compliance Specialist or Senior
Austin Energy
Location: Austin, TX US73301
Position Type:
Rqd Education:
Rqd Experience: 5+ years
Date Posted: February 23, 2023
Reference Code: AE503060
Position Information
Posting Title
Environmental Compliance Specialist or Senior
Job Requisition Number
AE503060
Position Number
100102
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Environmental Services
Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Licenses or Certifications:
Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Notes to Applicants
The employee will perform environmental actions necessary to mitigate spills that pose an environmental threat and assist in managing environmental programs such as waste, spills, and SPCC runoff ponds.
This position will require the employee to be eligible to drive City vehicles and cover On-Call duties. On-Call duties require on-site arrival at events within one hour of time notified 24/7. The expected on call rotation will be one week every 6th calendar week, however this can change based on workgroup needs.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application:
If you are selected as a top candidate:
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
WORK HOURS :
Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
Additional hours may be required to work outside of regular schedule.
Note: This position is classified as Essential Employee. Employee may be called into the office after hours to respond to City of Austin emergencies.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This position will require the person to be able to cover On-Call duties in which you will be required to respond to an event and be on-site within one hour from the time notified 24/7.
Job Close Date
03/17/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
2412 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Preferred Qualifications
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications. Please click on the appropriate job description below: Other related duties may be assigned.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Please click on the appropriate job description below.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Posting Title
Environmental Compliance Specialist or Senior
Job Requisition Number
AE503060
Position Number
100102
Job Type
Full-Time
Division Name
Environmental Services
Minimum Qualifications
This position will be filled at one of the following levels depending upon candidate qualifications:
Environmental Compliance Specialist
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience.
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
- One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Licenses or Certifications:
- May require a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License and the ability to meet driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior
- Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Environmental Science, Life Science, Natural Science, or related field, plus six (6) years of relevant experience.
- Graduation with a Master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.
- One (1) additional year of experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education with a maximum substitution of four (4) years.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
- May require a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License and the ability to meet driver eligibility standards detailed in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program.
Notes to Applicants
The employee will perform environmental actions necessary to mitigate spills that pose an environmental threat and assist in managing environmental programs such as waste, spills, and SPCC runoff ponds.
This position will require the employee to be eligible to drive City vehicles and cover On-Call duties. On-Call duties require on-site arrival at events within one hour of time notified 24/7. The expected on call rotation will be one week every 6th calendar week, however this can change based on workgroup needs.
Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.
Employment Application:
- The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
- The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.
- Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable.
- Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.
If you are selected as a top candidate:
- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED , undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.
- If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.
Driving Requirement:
This position requires a valid State of Texas Class C Driver License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.
VETERAN INTERVIEW PREFERENCE :
Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 verifying honorable discharge, at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
WORK HOURS :
Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends.
Additional hours may be required to work outside of regular schedule.
Note: This position is classified as Essential Employee. Employee may be called into the office after hours to respond to City of Austin emergencies.
Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Monday through Friday
6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
This position will require the person to be able to cover On-Call duties in which you will be required to respond to an event and be on-site within one hour from the time notified 24/7.
Job Close Date
03/17/2023
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Energy
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
2412 Kramer Lane, Austin, TX 78758
Preferred Qualifications
- 40hr HAZWOPER certified
- Experience operating a forklift
- On-Call (24/7) experience
- Able to work outdoors, lift 50lbs, and perform other strenuous activities
- Experience with Excel, Word, and other computer skills
- Experience with waste disposal or environmental compliance duties
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This position will be filled at one of the following levels based on qualifications. Please click on the appropriate job description below: Other related duties may be assigned.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Please click on the appropriate job description below.
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Environmental Compliance Specialist Senior
Criminal Background Investigation
This position does not require a Criminal Background Investigation
EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
About this Employer
Austin Energy is one of the largest publicly owned electric utilities in the nation, providing low-cost reliable power to more than 500,000 customers and more than 1 million residents. Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable, reliable energy and excellent customer service.
We are industry leaders in conservation and renewable energy, developing some of the most comprehensive energy efficiency programs in the nation. We purchase renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass facilities to minimize our impact on the environment, and are recognized as a top-ranked Texas utility for green power sales.
As a publicly owned utility, we do more than provide power to our customers. We participate in dozens of community outreach events each year, contribute to Austin’s economic growth and continue to make strides in our commitment to environmental excellence.
