Environmental Services Director

The purpose of this position is to develop, administer, implement and enforce County, State and Federal regulations that relate to Zoning, Land Use, Solid Waste, Subsurface Sewage Treatment Systems and County Feedlots.

Ability to communicate either orally or in writing with the public, solid waste hauler(s), county commissioners, representatives of other state, federal and local government agencies, farmers/livestock producers, homeowners, SSTS businesses, consultants, surveyors, media, and building and construction contractors. Ability to decide the time, place and sequence of operations within an organizational framework, as well as the ability to oversee their execution. Ability to analyze and categorize data and information using established criteria, in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives. Ability to classify, compute and tabulate data and information, requiring the exercise of judgment. Ability to utilize a wide variety of descriptive data and information, such as regulations, guidelines, correspondence and general operation manuals. Ability to proofread public notices, legal descriptions, documents and calculations on sewage system designs, and budget information. Ability to provide explanation, demonstration, persuasion and clarifications concerning data and clarification concerning data and information according to laws, rules, established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress. Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract; multiply and divide; use decimals, percentages and spreadsheets. Ability to use functional reasoning and apply rational judgment in performing diversified work activities. Ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in performing diversified work activities.

Bachelor's degree in planning, environmental sciences, environmental science administration, public administration, or related field with three to five years public service experience preferable dealing with planning, zoning and/or environmental issues, regulatory administration, or any equivalent combination of training and experience preferred.

LICENSE:

Valid driver's license. Must be able to obtain the following certifications: Type III Landfill Operator/Inspector Certification, SSTS Inspector Certification and MPCA feedlot certification training required. Must attend other continuing education courses as appropriate.

Operation of personal computer for researching, entering data, and entering time records.