Environmental Enforcement Technician, Lead; Class Code 3089

overview

lead level and advanced skilled work in the enforcement of environmental or water pollution control laws and other environmental requirements mandated by state and federal agencies including the environmental protection agency (epa) and louisiana department of environmental quality (ldeq, etc.). Work includes conducting a range of enforcement activities related to the stormwater, backflow prevention and pretreatment sections and implementing programs and policy.

Work also includes information collection, inspection, monitoring, sampling, and public education; and related work as requested.

enforce environmental and water pollution control laws and requirements; conduct information collection, inspection, monitoring, sampling, and public education; implement programs and policy related to stormwater, backflow prevention, and pretreatment.

note: prior to appointment, the hiring agency is required to verify education and certificates claimed by the applicant to qualify for this classification. If selected for hire, applicants must provide original documents of their qualifying credentials to the hiring agency prior to their start date in this job classification.

note: domicile requirements are currently waived for the purpose of application. Residency requirements are waived for all sewerage and water board of new orleans positions vacant and advertised for at least 90 days. Employees hired under this waiver remain exempt from the city s residency requirement for the duration of their employment at the sewerage and water board. (la r.s. 33:4076).

Additional exceptions to the domicile requirement may be made on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to apply for this position and discuss your need for a domicile exception during the interview process.

background check: the hiring department will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant s criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history.

Crime history will not automatically disqualify a candidate.

applications: applications will not be accepted if received after the closing date or after the stated maximum number of applications has been received. All minimum qualification requirements for examinations must be met by the final filing date unless otherwise specified on this announcement.

equal opportunity: the city of new orleans is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, creed, culture, or ancestry. Requests for alternate format or accommodations should be directed to shana parker.