Environmental Unit Specialist - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  511NE

Hourly Rate:  $28.08 - $42.87

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

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.

APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND

• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.  
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

For detailed information about the City’s hiring and background processes, check out the: Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks 

If you have questions, check out the: Frequently Asked Questions 

TOTAL REWARDS

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• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

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POSITION DESIGNATION 

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

The Environmental Unit Specialist is responsible for supporting supervisory staff to ensure team performance and efficient completion of various work tasks of section employees.  This position performs various field and office-based inspections, investigations, audits, reviews, and data analyses to ensure compliance with local, state and federal rules pertaining to storm water management. 

JOB SUMMARY

This position is located in the Storm Water Quality Division of the Public Works Department within the City of Oklahoma City and reports directly to the Environmental Unit Supervisor. The Environmental Unit Specialist is a specialized classification responsible for technical and functional supervision of activities associated with administering City environmental protection programs. Essential job functions include: exchanging information regarding regulations, procedures, and/or program functions with businesses, agencies and private citizens; identifying potential environmental issues and traveling to conduct site visits to assess conditions and provide effective remedies; conducting environmental screenings and samplings of ambient water and other potential environmental contaminants; responding to emergency reports of hazardous materials spills or conditions; generating technical and routine reports; and monitoring citizen complaints and existing City programs for compliance with en