Environmental Inspection Specialist, Sr Urban Forestry

Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $26.86 - $34.05 per hour

Apply at: https://aust

Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge, this position performs inspections and investigations of permitted land developments, construction sites, and businesses to ensure compliance with environmental/engineering codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Inspects permitted land developments and construction sites for compliance with City environmental protection regulations.
• Performs site investigations and evaluates best management practices for erosion/sedimentation control and tree preservation and for compliance with landscape and tree ordinances.
• Performs final inspections of drainage facilities and other site improvements.
• Investigates and processes applications for ROW vacations, easement releases, and license agreements.
• Performs site investigations to evaluate need for additional staff support (i.e. involvement of biologists and geologists). Identifies locations of environmentally sensitive resources.
• Provides technical assistance and education to citizens, community/special interest groups, developers, etc. on environmental/engineering code requirements, ordinances, and regulations.
• Provides testimony and affidavits for enforcement cases.
• Issues directives and initiates enforcement actions for non-compliance with environmental and drainage regulations.

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.

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.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to train others.

• Graduation with an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science, plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
• Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a field related to Environmental Science, Life Science, or Natural Science may substitute for experience up to two (2) years.
• Experience may substitute for education up to two (2) years.

None.

• ISA Certified Arborist or the ability to obtain within (6) months of employment.
• Experience with Arboriculture practices in the municipal setting.
• Knowledge and use of tree risk assessment techniques.
• Knowledge of ISA & ANSI best management practices regarding tree care.
• Experience with public interaction / engagement
• Application of city codes related to trees and vegetation
• Experience using GIS or other mapping software including tree inventory software.
• Application of basic traffic control plans
• Experience with safely operating various manual and gasoline powered equipment (chainsaws, power pruners, hand saws, pole saws etc.)
• Ability to travel to more than one work location