Manager - Environmental Quality - OEQ

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The Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQS) leads citywide efforts to improve environmental performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and advance sustainability and climate resilience. 

The City of Dallas ISO 14001:2015 certified Environmental Management System (EMS) is a structured framework used to manage the city's environmental responsibilities in a systematic and proactive way. It is based on the “Plan-Do-Check-Act” model and is designed to support compliance, pollution prevention, and continual improvement across municipal operations. 

The Manager -Environmental Quality - OEQ administers citywide environmental programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and advancing sustainability goals; manages the Environmental Management System; oversees audits, and coordinates with departments to reduce environmental risks; and supports strategic planning, reporting, and training to promote continuous improvement and environmental stewardship across municipal operations.

• Knowledge of public administration principles, municipal or government operations, and regulatory compliance frameworks.

• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and standards, including ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems.

• Knowledge of environmental risk assessment, pollution prevention strategies, and continuous improvement methodologies using the Plan-Do-Check-Act model.re

• Knowledge of personnel management, supervision, performance evaluation, and staff development.

• Ability to plan, coordinate, and manage internal and external environmental audits, inspections, and corrective action processes.

• Knowledge of strategic planning, program development, and integration of EMS and sustainability goals into municipal or government operations.

• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

• Ability to lead and mentor personnel effectively.

• Ability to make independent decisions, escalate issues in a timely manner, and use judgement to address critical matters efficiently.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Five (5) years in working in environmental due diligence, environmental compliance, environmental auditing, environmental sampling, or waste management related work with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or lead capacity.

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Life Science, Engineering, or Ecological related field.

State of Texas Driver’s License

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.