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ASSISTANT MANAGER, EPD

Job Code: 5473
Pay Grade: 023

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Assists in the management and supervision of operations of Orange County's Environmental Protection Division and ensures the highest level of service is provided to the County and its citizens.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Provides administrative assistance to the Division Manager.
  • Provides advice to the Environmental Protection Officer on technical issues including environmental permitting, mitigation, attainment of environmental standards and modifications to existing or proposed new environmental legislation or standards. .
  • Frequent interaction with elected officials, environmental industry leaders and regulators.
  • Responds to and resolves internal and external concerns/complaints.
  • Assists in Division personnel matters including hiring, discipline, training and development, performance appraisals and related activities.
  • Assists in the administrative direction for the Division, including budget development, procedures, grant administration and compliance.
  • Monitors, analyzes, and reports on all facets of the Division's operations, oversees and develops operational guidelines within the Division.
  • Provides oversight of the Division's role in surface water quality monitoring, impairment status, and water quality improvement projects.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Graduation with a Bachelor's degree in environmental or civil engineering, environmental law or natural sciences or a related field and seven years of environmental protection experience, to include three years in a supervisory role. A Master's degree may be substituted for two years of related experience. Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Experience in conducting field investigations and report writing. Experience in providing written and verbal testimony/evidence/reports to be used in conjunction with enforcement action.

Experience in public speaking/negotiating/mediating and experience in administration to include budgeting, contract and personnel administration.
 
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8/31/2017