Job Description:
Purpose:
Under minimal supervision and using advanced knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures, implement and/or manage environmental protection and assessment projects/programs. Responsible for projects of advanced scope and complexity.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform project planning, prioritization, and tracking of technical resources
- Conduct site selection and study design
- Operate/calibrate equipment
- Perform chemical, biological and physical testing and classification
- Interpret water quality, flow and biological data
- Conduct training in sampling and analysis
- Organize and prepare reports and memos based on data evaluation
- Review and interpret policies, codes, regulations and ordinances
- Perform environmental assessments on proposed capital projects, systems, programs and development plans
- Assist in development of code changes and rules development

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
- An employee at the Environmental Scientist Sr. level does not supervise, but may provide leadership, guidance,



and technical support to others.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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 practice, policy, and procedures.
- 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.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, L

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