Job Description

Job Opportunity with the City of Detroit

Join the City of Detroit to discover the excitement and rewards of working for a vibrant city and enjoy the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Detroit a great place to live, work, and play.

The City of Detroit employs over 8,000 employees committed to serving the residents and businesses of Detroit. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and have a hand in shaping the future of the city.

The rebuilding and rebirth of Detroit is happening now!

Job Summary

Under general supervision, assist in the design of procedures and programs designed to facilitate environmental protection, conservation and use of City natural resources in compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws. Implements and coordinates the activities related to these programs and procedures. Lead the activities of assigned Environmental Specialist I.

Examples of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (may perform other duties as assigned):

• Perform investigations and analyses related to highly technical environmental assignments.
• Direct work teams consisting of technical professionals on complex projects.
• Resolve organizational and jurisdictional issues to achieve efficient and cost-effective solutions to the re-use and redevelopment of contaminated sites.
• Perform quality assurance evaluations and reviews of deliverables from environmental consultants and contractors.
• Analyze new or revised laws and regulations for impact on the goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department.
• Conduct field investigations in response to complaints or notification of suspected releases of hazardous substances and documents findings.
• Identify and evaluate environmental response mechanisms and suggests appropriate and innovative alternatives for disposition of contamination.
• Perform site audits and follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.
• Conduct audits of City agencies by evaluating information relevant to ensuring compliance with environmental laws, regulations, programs, and policies.
• Evaluate redevelopment and re-use proposals and meets with developers, planners, owners or operators, financial officials, and development agencies to resolve environmental issues.
• Present and instruct on processes and policies for the environmental protection and conservation of City natural resources.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications (required):

• Masters degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering; or chemical, physical, biological, ecological, or environmental science.
• Or, Bachelors degree in chemical, environmental, or civil engineering; or chemical, physical, biological, ecological, or environmental science and three (3) years of progressive experience involving one or more of the assigned areas of specialization.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirements of this position.

Qualifications (preferred):

• Prior experience in field operations, project management, project design, and planning.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

• Valid State of Michigan Operator License.
• Employees in this class may be required to provide and operate a motor vehicle on a reimbursed mileage basis.

Supplemental Information

Evaluation Plan:

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 015 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods and practices of strategic planning, process improvement, and total quality management as they relate to assigned area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of ecological systems, geophysical conditions, and habitat development, restoration, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of technologies, methodologies, and practices for analyzing, evaluating, containing, cleaning up, and mitigating the effects of releases of hazardous substances into the environment.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulatory schemes for protection of water, air, and land.
• Skill in technical expertise of the assigned area of specialization.
• Skill in application of technologies, methodologies, and practices for analyzing, evaluating, containing, cleaning up, and mitigating the effects of releases of hazardous substances into the environment.
• Skill in public speaking.
• Skill in oral persuasion.
• Skill in technical writing.
• Ability to formulate practicable solutions to complex issues and determine the appropriate course of action to reach the desired goal or objective in a timely fashion.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve complex organizational and operational problems.
• Ability to lead and direct the work of technical and professional staff.

Physical Demands:

• The employee generally remains in a stationary position for an extended period of time operating standard office equipment.
• The employee is expected to move about to accomplish tasks.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to (25) pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed primarily in an office environment.
• Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
• The work may also require frequent travel with little or no advance notice, including extensive driving.
• Air travel may also be necessary.
• Additionally, work may involve possible exposure to hazardous substances requiring the utilization of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as respirators, self-contained breathing apparatus, and chemical-resistant clothing that may cause heat stress.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements reflect the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Essential duties may vary from position to position.

Current Subclasses:

• 27-20-22 Environmental Specialist II
• 27-20-28 Environmental Specialist II Environmental Assessment & Response
• 27-20-29 Environmental Specialist II Environmental Management Systems
• 27-20-30 Environmental Specialist II Watershed Management
• 27-20-31 Environmental Specialist II Solid Waste Management

Employment Benefits

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Health:

• Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
• Dental
• Vision

Insurance:

• Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

Paid Time Off:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• Holidays

Other Leave Benefits:

• Funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave

Retirement Benefits:

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service; at age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or at age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event

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