SECTION SUPERVISOR, ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
Section Supervisor, Environmental Compliance sits in the competitive class of New Jersey's local-government civil service, so reaching it runs through testing and an eligible list instead of a straight hire.
The requirements come down to a bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience.
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Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biochemical Science, Solid Waste Management, Environmental Engineering, Hazardous Substances or Waste Management, or other closely related field.
Experience
Five (5) years of experience in solid waste management, noise pollution control, or other field related to environmental management, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
License
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.
<b> CHARACTERISTIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES</b>
Knowledge of principles of report writing.
Knowledge of grievance procedures.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of supervision.
Knowledge of employee performance evaluation procedures.
Knowledge of organizational lines of communication (formal and informal).
Knowledge of employee motivational theories such as reinforcement, incentives, satisfiers, or job enrichment.
Knowledge of workflow analysis techniques.
Knowledge of disciplinary procedures.
Knowledge of principles and techniques of program monitoring.
Knowledge of conditions that warrant the use of safety gear.
Knowledge of procedures for measuring noise levels.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for conducting onsite inspections. Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures.
Knowledge of legal terminology.
Knowledge of methods of human resource planning.
Knowledge of priority pollutants.
Knowledge of principles of environmental science.
Knowledge of biological water analysis procedures and techniques.
Knowledge of chemical water analysis procedures and techniques.
Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing hazardous and solid waste disposal, storage, treatment, or transportation.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the issuance of summonses.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the issuance of warnings or notices of violations.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing the issuance of administrative orders, directives, or other higher level enforcement actions.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing environmental health.
Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, and regulations governing noise control and abatement.
Ability to operate noise pollution measuring devices, such as decibel meters.
Ability to synthesize facts to reach logical conclusions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, using decimals, percentages, and fractions.
Ability to resolve problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects.
Ability to identify problems in the administration or coordination of programs, plans, or projects.
Ability to establish goals and set priorities.
Ability to schedule and organize work activities for others.
Ability to interact with various people who are in differing situations.
Ability to prepare contractual or cooperative agreements.
Ability to follow written orders, directions, or plans.
Ability to collect data through questioning.
Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING JOB CATEGORIES, please refer to the Job Specification Information Sheet available at the New Jersey Department of Personnel or your agency's personnel office.
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Level Title Code Title Reference Number Effective: 1 5018 8/20/97
Note
The above Job Category Summary and following examples of work are for illustrative purposes only. Any one position may not include all of the tasks listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties which may be performed.
Plans, organizes, and assigns the work of the organizational unit and evaluates employee performance and conduct, enabling the effective recommendation of the hiring, firing, promoting, and disciplining of subordinates.
Writes notices, memoranda, or news releases about policy changes, major events, or other information.
Plans implementation of projects or programs.
Applies appropriate safety procedures.
Collects payments or fees.
Recommends investigations of alleged inappropriate actions, possible fraud, or violations.
Approves terms of negotiated contracts, contract agreements, contract modifications, or letters of agreement.
Regulates programs, services, or industries.
Determines rates, costs, benefits, cash values, fees, or other amounts.
Examines documents for adherence to applicable laws and regulations.
Recommends legal action or fines for noncompliance.
Calculates rates, cost, fees, taxes, or other amounts consistent with schedules, formulas or other established procedures.
Enforces compliance to standards, codes, laws, rules, or regulations.
Recommends action on findings.
Writes narrative letters or reports.
Issues warnings.
Secures evidence.
Determines compliance with codes, standards, or regulations. Assesses penalties, fines, or fees.
Conducts settlement meetings.
Writes technical, statistical, or financial reports.
Develops program or agency guidelines.
Develops operational programs and procedures
Researches current or proposed legislation.
Monitors progress of work or projects.
Writes higher-level enforcement directives.
Conducts onsite inspections for compliance.
Determines abatement method or procedures.
Recommends remedial or corrective action.
Determines pollution control method.
Recommends issuance of administrative orders, directives, or other higher-level enforcement action.
Enforces remedial or corrective action.
Monitors cleanup or containment of pollutant discharges.
Determines compliance with air, water, or noise environmental quality standards.
Monitors disposal of liquid and solid wastes.
Investigates incidents of water pollution.
Attends informal hearings.
Negotiates contracts or letters of agreement with outside agencies or individuals.
Interviews individuals for needed information.
Informs the responsible person or organization of difficulties, accomplishments, plans, or goals.
Consults with outside agencies or individuals about information necessary for job assignments.
Meets with groups at seminars, public meetings, or conventions as a representative of the agency.
Consults with members of the Legislature, Office of Administrative Law, Legislative Services, or the Judiciary.
Informs interested parties of changes necessary for compliance.
Operates a motor vehicle. Restores (reconstructs) scene of crime.
Restores (reconstructs) evidence through forensic analysis.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
A Master's degree in the Environmental Science, Biochemical Science, Environmental Engineering, or Solid Waste Management may be substituted for one (1) year of nonsupervisory experience.