Job: Environmental Supervisor - Regulatory Services

Environmental Supervisor - Regulatory Services
Position Number: 400968
Pay Range: Min: $82,707 Mid: $107,519 Max: $139,775
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posting Close Date: 10/30/09 Please note: All postings will close at 12:00pm on the Posting Close Date. Candidates must apply for the position prior to this date and time. If the Posting Close Date is blank, the position will remain open until filled. The pay range above is based on the proposed 2010 pay schedule.

Description
Be part of our promise to the future! Managing resources as valuable as fossil fuels and water is not just a business - it is a social responsibility. This sense of responsibility also extends to our workplace where we foster an atmosphere encouraging people of all backgrounds to flourish. With our dedication to the place we call home; it is not wonder we care so much about our environment. Clean…green…renewable. We life here; we work here. At Colorado Springs Utilities, we utilize today's talent to build a better tomorrow. Be part of history by created energy solutions for a cleaner, greener tomorrow. The Environmental Section Supervisor is responsible for managing and leading operating strategies, which support the Utilities vision statement, and the corporate environmental, health and safety strategies, and for functioning as part of the leadership team of the department. This position is accountable for development of operating goals for specific divisions and for achieving Environmental program implementation and compliance across CSU by working through managers, supervisors and staff professionals to achieve short-term objectives. Typical Responsibilities This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. Specific job assignments may include some or all of the following:
*Scheduling and assigning work, reviewing and evaluating work performance, making hiring decisions, providing leadership, guidance and coaching and ensuring personnel are trained
*Participating as a member of the Department leadership team in developing strategic plans, policies, and decisions affecting the Department and working with Managers in other departments to address and resolve issues, and coordinate projects
*Providing leadership, management, and facilitation for division programs, goals, objectives and daily activities
*Preparing and managing the Section's budget
*Developing and directing the implementation of corporate environmental or safety/health programs, strategies, policies and goals
*Providing technical support to the operating department, engineering consultants and contractors by answering inquiries
*Providing program, policy, legislative, and legal consultation to management
*Reviewing and preparing comments on proposed and final legislation and regulations
*Representing the Utilities and Municipal operations on environmental, safety and/or health matters to the press and related organizations
*Managing and conducting federal, state and local regulatory inspections, investigations and enforcement activities
*Meeting and providing training to other departments management and staff on environmental issues
*Negotiating with local, state and federal agencies
*Participating in and tracking industry research and development to incorporate best practices and technology in corporate environmental, health and safety programs
*Educating and advising management and staff on their environmental, safety, or health responsibilities and program updates
*Preparing and directing the preparation of regulatory required reports, permits and procedures
*Reviewing and recommending alternative departmental plans and objectives
*Complying with the safety and health program in support of an incident and injury free workplace

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
Solid Knowledge Of:
*Managerial and leadership principles
*Budgetary and financial principles
*Strategic planning principles
*Project management
*Basic contract law
*Federal, State and Local environmental, health and safety laws, regulations, policies and procedures
*Federal and State law making procedures
*Environmental, health and safety systems, processes and operations
*Environmental, health and safety auditing programs, policies and procedures
*Lobbying methods
*Pollution prevention concepts and practices
*Waste management techniques
*Waste sampling and analysis methods
*Advanced engineering principles and applications
*Water, wastewater, gas and electric utilities operations
*All applicable safety procedures Skill In:
*Managing and supervising employees and teams
*Prioritizing and assigning work
*Providing division leadership
*Solving problems
*Making decisions
*Preparing and administering budgets
*Researching and analyzing environmental, health and safety programs
*Interpreting information and data
*Interpreting laws, rules and regulations and developing and implementing corporate programs to comply
*Training employees
*Preparing and giving presentations
*Using computer hardware and software applications
*Utilizing interpersonal skills to communicate with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
*Following all applicable safety procedures Ability To:
*Adjust to multiple and changing priorities, remaining flexible and open
*Operate honestly and ethically; build trust. Consistent in action and word. Keep commitments
*Frequently demonstrate support for organizational changes and improvements. Bring forth new ideas and concepts that may impact efficiency and may lower costs
*Keep current on relevant utility issues, maintaining and expanding knowledge of relevant CSU issues; understand the business of CSU
*Produce quality, accurate, prompt, and reliable results. Anticipate customer (internal and external) needs and fulfills them
*Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and verbally
*Demonstrate and share with others relevant knowledge and skill
*Identify and analyze issues/problems creatively
*Give timely, specific performance feedback; provide on-going coaching
*Perform responsibly in support of CSU's mission
*Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures; treat organizational resources with care Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are most often acquired through the following level of academic training and range of practical experience or an equivalent combination as stated below:

Minimum Education Required: Most people in this occupation would have completed a Bachelor's Degree in a field such as Engineering (Environmental, Safety or other), or Physical or Biological Sciences. Completion of a relevant Graduate Degree preferred Minimum Experience Required: Most people in this occupation would have about ten years experience in management, preferably in a utilities environment. Management experienced required Supervisory Responsibility: Yes Physical Requirements and Working