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Environmental Enforcement Coordinator (Repost)
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Environmental Enforcement Coordinator (Repost)
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-EECF-02
Department
Public Works
Opening Date
02/21/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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POSITION SUMMARY
Enforces illegal dumping violations through investigation, camera placement and maintenance; coordinates with Public Works streets departments and local non-profits to abate dump sites; attends court; create and responds to usable data of known dumping; outreach to the public.
Department: Public Works
Posting Type: Announcement
Salary: $60,837 per year.
Union: None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.
Disqualification based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
+ Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
+ Click here ( to view a map of City of Pittsburgh neighborhoods.
+ Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
+ A current, valid Class C Pennsylvania Driver's License is required prior to appointment a nd must be maintained throughout employment. Written requests for accommodation based on the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act will be considered by the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service on an individual basis.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which they are being considered).
NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh .
QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent am eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
+ WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show six (6) months of experience in environmental protection and/or compliance, reporting or enforcement of environmental regulations, water/sewage management, eliminating/assessing health hazards to the environment, environmental sanitation, grant review/writing, or a related area.
+ EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show an Associate Degree from a fully accredited institution in Environmental Services, Environmental Science, Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Law, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sustainability, or a related field.
+ EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above) . The Total Qualifying Requirement is two and one half y ears (2.5).
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) on order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: Required.
POSITION DUTIES
+ Develops a comprehensive dump site tracking program; recommends changes/updates to the department website, policies and changes to City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Code of Ordinances.
+ Researches best management practices (BMP) and recommends policy changes in reducing litter, reducing illegal dumping, and promoting and enforcing the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Code of Ordinances and policies.
+ Coordinates and conducts investigations of illegal dumping and removal efforts; enforces laws pertaining to litter and illegally dumped material on public property to ensure compliance with the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Code of Ordinances.
+ Issues citations to offenders for illegal dumping/littering in streets, alleys, dump sites and public places to enforce anti-litter legislation.
+ Analyzes data and reports information to the Police Bureau and other City of Pittsburgh Departments or Divisions and the Allegheny County Health Department as required.
+ Represents the City of Pittsburgh in court to enforce City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Code of Ordinances.
+ Administers approved budget allocations associated with the litter abatement program, ensure expenses are appropriately documented, prepares grant applications and provides progress reports.
+ Visits reported illegal dumping sites across the City which includes going into unmanaged areas of the forest, climbing up and down hills, and climbing into trees.
+ Installs Trail Cams to record illegal dumping activity; may need to carry ladders through unmanaged areas of forest to install.
+ Manages and coordinates Clean and Lien notices. Manages correspondence with owners, PLI and Law.
+ Assists with sign removal on City Right of Ways, investigates and cites offenders.
+ Represents the Department of Public Works in liaising with Neighborhood Groups, schools and other city-wide groups (i.e. Clean Pittsburgh Commission, Allegheny Cleanways, Friends of the Riverfront, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, etc.).
+ Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.
Click here ( to view the full job description including knowledge, skills, and abilities and working conditions for this position. Locate and click on the position title to view the complete job description .
Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
+ Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
+ Pension
+ Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
+ Tuition Reimbursement
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Vacation
+ Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Do you have a current, valid Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operator's License (Class C - regular) or a current valid driver's license from another state or the U.S. Armed Forces? If you do not possess a current, valid PA Class C Driver's License: Are you able to obtain one prior to appointment if you are selected to fill this position?
+ N/A- I already possess the required driver's license.
+ YES, I AM able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
+ NO, I am NOT able to obtain a PA Class C Driver's License prior to appointment if I am selected to fill this position.
03
Do you posses six (6) months of experience in environmental protection and/or compliance, reporting or enforcement of environmental regulations, water/sewage management, eliminating/assessing health hazards to the environment, environmental sanitation, grant review/writing, or a related area?
+ Yes
+ No
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If you answered yes to the prior question please briefly describe your experience in environmental protection and/or compliance, reporting or enforcement of environmental regulations, water/sewage management, eliminating/assessing health hazards to the environment, environmental sanitation, grant review/writing, or a related experience. If you do not possess this type of experience please type N/A.
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Do you possess a minimum of an Associate Degree from a fully accredited institution in Environmental Services, Environmental Science, Environmental Health Sciences, Environmental Law, Business, Public Policy, Public Administration, Sustainability, or a related field? If you possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in one of these areas please select yes.
+ Yes
+ No
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Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.
+ Yes
+ No
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Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
+ Yes
+ No
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