Description
Essential Functions:
Inspects, investigates, and monitors businesses and citizens to enforce compliance with air pollution and environmental laws and regulations
Grants extensions and exemptions, issues warnings and citations to citizens and businesses; and serves warrants and summons regarding violations
Examples of Duties
Examples of Work:
UNDER GENERAL SUPERVISION
GENERAL
Grants extensions and exemptions, issues warnings and citations to citizens and businesses; and serves warrants and summons regarding violations of air pollution and environmental standards and regulations
Prepares correspondence and reports of inspections and investigations and maintains records and files
Collects samples, compiles evidence, and testifies in court and at pre-trial conferences
Provides information to the public concerning the procedures to follow to gain compliance with air pollution regulations and standards
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Inspects and investigates asbestos demolition and renovation sites for violations and to enforce compliance with air pollution and environmental laws and regulations
Issues permits, and monitors and audits asbestos contractors for compliance requirements
COMMUNITY COMPLIANCE
Investigates community complaints regarding air pollution
Observes emissions in ambient air, from open burning, area and stationary sources, small businesses and equipment to assure compliance with laws, regulations and ordinances
Investigates sources of excessive visible pollutants and other sources of suspect air pollution and environmental violations
Monitors and audits businesses for compliance with regulations and standards
Investigates open burning
Performs related work
Minimum Requirements
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Meets regular and punctual attendance standards and any special needs of the position as determined by management, including mandatory overtime and performing related work
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree
Agriculture
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Environmental Science
Geology
Mathematics
Meteorology
Physics
Social Science
Related field
Other Minimums:
GENERAL
Must provide one's own source of transportation
Must wear safety equipment as mandated by OSHA
Must be a US Citizen
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must not have been convicted of a felony
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Must be eligible for certification as a State Peace Officer
ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Must submit to an annual pulmonary medical exam
Equivalency:
Environmental investigation and enforcement experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education up to a maximum of two years
Special Requirements:
COMMUNITY COMPLIANCE
Must possess a Certificate in Visible Emission Evaluation issued by the State of Kentucky or obtain within six months of employment
KSAs:
Skill in written and oral communication
Louisville Metro Government is committed to providing our employees with the tools they need to lead a fit and healthy life.
Aside from community-wide initiatives like the Mayor's Hike, Bike and Paddle event every Memorial Day and Labor Day, and the Healthy Hometown Movement, Metro Government provides employees with programs designed to enhance their life and well-being, like a Wellness Center that allows employees and their dependents with Metro health insurance to take care of their basic medical and health needs for a $5 co-pay.
Louisville Metro Government understands that a team of healthy, vibrant employees is the greatest asset we have.
Full Time Regular· Medical· Dental· Vision· Group Term Life· Supplemental Life· Accidental Death & Dismemberment· Sick Leave· Vacation· Holiday Pay· Bereavement Leave· Kentucky Public Pensions Authority· 457 Deferred Comp· Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits· Tuition Assistance· Qualified Adult Benefits· Childcare Assistance· Free TARC Use· Paid Parental Leave Part Time – 17.
5 to 25 Hours Per Week· Vacation (pro rata)· Sick Leave (pro rata)· Holiday Pay (pro rata) Part Time – Less Than 17.
5 Hours Per Week· Ineligible For Benefits Temporary Positions· Ineligible For Benefits Interns· Ineligible For Benefits