Environmental Review Supervisor-(Open Until Filled)

General Description of Duties

This is professional and administrative work supervising the Environmental Review Section and reviewing environmental permit and site plan applications for compliance with county, state, and federal environmental protection regulations. Work also involves conducting stormwater site plan review of projects and providing site impact analysis.

Essential Duties

• Supervises Environmental Review Section.
• Schedules daily "duty officer" assignments.
• Schedules reviewers leave time as to minimize workload disruption.
• Covers permit application review work load.
• Assigns specific special projects and duties.
• Maintains personnel records.
• Counsels and assists reviewers in code interpretation.
• Maintains and updates policy and procedures manual for the division as necessary.
• Maintains and creates files, records (File Action Forms), Accela records file management.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation.
• Researches, handles the site plan review program.
• Analyzes plans, applicable maps, GIS map data, and all supporting documentation.
• Reviews the project for general stormwater requirements.
• Assists reviewers in code interpretation and assist them in dealing with difficult and demanding clients in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains personnel records, conducts semi-annual performance discussions, conducts annual performance evaluations and initiates personnel actions as necessary.
• Attends meetings regarding redesign and re-submittal issues of concern to the applicant.
• Recommends stormwater approval, or special conditions of approval, of the site and development plan to the Development Review Coordinator.
• Reviews applications for compliance with environmental (stormwater) management code.
• Provides comments to the Development Review Coordinator for review by DRC or Planning Commission.
• Recommends stormwater approval or approval with conditions.
• Handles environmental management permit application reviews.
• Reviews environmental management permit applications and support documentation for completeness and consistency with requirements of the code.
• Issues an information response request to the applicant regarding application deficiencies.
• Analyzes proposed project plans, interprets topographic maps, and technical data evidencing compliance with all applicable code requirements and flood plain management and flood hazard ordinances.
• Performs site investigations.
• Reviews and analyzes site and drainage characteristics.
• Reviews pertinent technical manuals and protocol guides applicable to the project.
• Completes a detailed review for stormwater and landscape code compliance.
• Reviews grading and drainage and erosion control plans.
• Provides technical assistance and consultation.
• Researches, analyzes, and interprets permit files.
• Analyzes and interprets maps.
• Evaluates impacts associated with proposed development activity.
• Conducts technical reviews of controversial/questionable flood letters.
• Reviews flood letters as needed.
• Provides stormwater technical assistance in all areas of permitting.
• Reviews calculations, hydrologic/hydraulic models for compliance with provisions of the stormwater ordinance.
• Writes on issues of departmental interest.
• Serves as Service Advisor (SA) to provide customer service.
• Affords technical support and consultation.
• Assists telephone or walk-in customers on environmental related issues.
• Assists individuals by directing them to the appropriate source when the question is not an environmental compliance/permitting issue.
• Takes complaints and directs them in an expeditious manner to the Permit and Code Services Division.
• Follows up in all instances where there is a sensitive issue which must find resolution.
• Refers applicants to specific staff members for technical consultation based on individual professional expertise.
• Reviews all pertinent maps (USGS, FIRM, Environmental Sensitive Feature), topographical and GIS map information, aerial photos, and master permits in conjunction with the inquiry.
• Provides information in a clear, accurate and technically complete, client-sensitive manner.
• Provides any written verification of information requested to support the activities proposed by the client.
• Provides copies of code and reference maps which would assist the client in the process.
• Documents interactions in the SA log daily.
• Performs necessary administrative functions.
• Attends team review meetings to obtain division information and provide site specific information for projects permitted during the previous week.
• Discusses and plans division projects.
• Participates in pre-approved training, education and professional development activities as approved by Division, Department and County management entities, which involves participation in activities outside of everyday caseload and client oriented services provided by staff.
• Writes or reviews BoCC agenda items regarding stormwater issues, and policy and ordinance revisions.
• Reviews ordinance provisions, comprehensive plan requirements and Department policies and procedures related to stormwater and flood protection; recommends and develops modifications as determined necessary.
• Attends and/or makes presentations at citizen’s advisory group meetings as directed.
• Handles special projects.
• Designs stormwater remedial projects as assigned.
• Participates in environmentally sensitive area remapping, attending meetings, addressing flood plain issues, developing County flood plain maps, reviewing and interpreting new maps.
• Researches stormwater projects for potential testimony in court proceedings.
• Develops and coordinates Leon County Environmental Code Revisions.

Complexity of Work

Independent judgment required in reviewing site, grading, and stormwater plans and mathematical calculations. Determining compliance with code requires evaluation of many elements including site characteristics, cross referencing, consultation with other staff and with professionals from other agencies and the professional sector.

Internal and External Customer Contact

Internal and External customer contact necessary to provide technical support and to discuss aspects of permitting process.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work mainly indoors at a desk. Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/hazard. Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering and five years of related work experience, two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. Preferred Experience is 7-10 years.

Necessary Special Requirements

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license and a favorable driving record. Requires a Licensed Professional Engineer.

Executive Level Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance-Employer and Employee Contributions
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Term Life Insurance-Employer Paid
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Long Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Voluntary Individual Insurance Coverages with AFLAC & Colonial