POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Stormwater Audit & Education Officer
Prepared by: Manager Resource Recovery Date: September 2014
Approved by: Director City Planning & Environment Date:
Reviewed by: HR Business Partner Date:
Supervises: Nil Reports to: Team Leader, Environmental Education & Projects
Human Resources Use Only (tick next to either yes or no)
Does this position fall under the definition of child related employment? No
Does this position require incumbent to undergo criminal reference check? No
Does this position require incumbent to demonstrate good driving record or possess a specific licence? Yes
Specify licence: Class C
Will incumbent need to make disclosure of pecuniary interest: No
Could there be a conflict of interest with secondary employment: Yes
POSITION OBJECTIVES
The Stormwater Audit & Education Officer will foster sustainable behaviours and bring about real and measureable change by reducing stormwater pollution risks and raise awareness of environmental issues such as pollution and water quality.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Tasks
· Implementation of an Audit Program for the industrial/commercial zones within the Bankstown LGA, for premises that have been levied. This will include:
o Inspection of premises for stormwater pollution prevention opportunities;
o Inspection of premises for stormwater harvesting and re-use opportunities.
· Develop and conduct monitoring initiatives to assess the ongoing performance of the Audit Program.
· Liaison with Council staff to develop and implement educational and promotional initiatives that improve the activities of commercial/industrial businesses in order to achieve best management practice.
· Independently negotiate and provide solutions to owners/occupiers of industrial/commercial premises in relation to improved environmental practices.
· Keep abreast of new technology regarding water pollution prevention, cleaner production and water conservation.
· Deal with public enquiries and issues relating to the Stormwater Levy, including inspection of properties to determine if they are exempt from the stormwater management service charge.
· Assist with determining priorities for Stormwater Levy funding.
· Assist the unit to fulfill its obligations under Council's Community Plan in relation to the Stormwater Levy.
· Prepare reports and answer correspondence related to the Storwmater Levy on behalf of the Manager.
· Initiate regulatory compliance with respect to environmental legislation pertaining to water pollution in the premises inspected.
· Undertake investigation of water pollution incidences under the POEO Act.
· Exercise the delegations of authority and responsibility of the position.
· Support the Team Leader, Environmental Education & other team members to implement the Community Environmental Education Strategy, focusing on litter and water programs and events to bring about real and measurable behaviour change.
· Work in collaboration with all relevant units and departments within Council to help achieve the Team, Unit and Council objectives.
· Represent Bankstown Council on relevant working groups and committees; and network with relevant industry and council officers to collaborate, and exchange ideas and resources.
· Provide support to the Team Leader, Environmental Education and Manager, Resource Recovery as required.
Occupational Health & Safety
· Comply with all responsibilities and authorities as detailed in the document – WHS Responsibilities and Authorities Document (Ref 229) as amended from time to time.
· Act as an authorised or delegated staff member when requested by the manager to assist teams to comply with the requirements of the WHS Management System or WHS documentation that require specialist knowledge, training and skills.
· Authorised or delegated persons will undertake occupational health and safety tasks as requested by their manager, only for which they have the appropriate training and skills.
Environmental
· Comply with all responsibilities and authorities as defined in the Environmental Management Plan as amended from time to time.
· Act as an authorised or delegated staff member when requested by the manager to assist teams to comply with the requirements of the Environmental Management System or
· Environmental documentation that require specialist knowledge, training and skills. Authorised or delegated persons will undertake environmental management tasks as requested by their manager for which they have the appropriate training and skills.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES
Demonstrate Corporate Values
· Respect.
· Integrity.
· Teamwork.
· Sustainability.
· Service.
Adhering to principles and values
· Upholds ethics and values.
· Demonstrates integrity.
· Promotes and defends equal opportunities, builds diverse teams.
· Encourages organisational and individual responsibility towards the community and the environment.
Relating and networking
· Establishes good relationships with customers and staff
· Builds wide and effective networks of contacts inside and outside the organisation.
· Relates well to people at all levels.
· Manages conflict.
· Uses humour appropriately to enhance relationships with others.
Presenting and communicating Information
· Speaks clearly and fluently.
· Expresses opinions, information and key points of an argument clearly.
· Makes presentations and undertakes public speaking with skill and confidence.
· Responds quickly to the needs of an audience and to their reactions and feedback.
· Projects credibility
Writing and reporting
· Writes clearly, succinctly and correctly.
· Writes convincingly in an engaging and expressive manner.
· Avoids unnecessary use of jargon or complicated language.
· Writes in a well structured and logical way.
· Structures information to meet the needs and understanding of the intended audience.
Applying expertise and technology
· Applies specialist and detailed technical expertise.
· Develops job knowledge and expertise through continual professional development.
· Share expertise and knowledge with others.
· Uses technology to achieve work objectives.
· Demonstrates appropriate physical co-ordination and endurance, manual skill, spatial awareness and dexterity.
· Demonstrates an understanding of different organisational departments and functions.
Analysing
· Analyses numerical data, verbal data and all other sources of information.
· Breaks information into component parts, patterns and relationships.
· Probes for further information or greater understanding of a problem.
· Makes rational judgements from the available information and analysis.
· Produces workable solutions to a range of problems.
· Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system.
Planning and organising
· Sets clearly defined objectives.
· Plans activities and projects well in advance and takes account of possible changing circumstances.
· Manages time effectively.
· Identifies and organises resources needed to accomplish tasks.
· Monitors performance against deadlines and milestones.
DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES
Deciding and initiating action
· Makes prompt, clear decisions which may involve tough choices or considered risks.
· Takes responsibility for actions, projects and people.
· Takes initiative, acts with confidence and works under own direction.
· Initiates and generates activity.
Working with people
· Demonstrates an interest in and understanding of others.
· Adapts to the team and building team spirit.
· Recognises and rewards the contribution of others.
· Listens, consults others and communicates proactively.
· Supports and cares for others.
· Develops and openly communicates self-insight such as an awareness of own strengths and weaknesses.
Persuading and influencing
· Makes a strong personal impression on others.
· Gains clear agreements and commitment from others by persuading, convincing and negotiating.
· Promotes ideas on behalf of self or others.
· Makes effective use of political processes to influence and persuade others.
Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
· Focuses on customer needs and satisfaction.
· Sets high standards for quality and quantity.
· Monitors and maintains quality and productivity.
· Works in a systematic, methodical and orderly way.
· Consistently achieves project goals.
Following instructions and procedures
· Appropriately follows instructions from others without unnecessarily challenging authority.
· Follows procedures and policies.
· Keeps schedules.
· Arrives punctually for work and meetings.
· Demonstrates commitment to the organisation.
· Complies with legal obligations and safety requirements of the role.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
Qualifications
· Tertiary qualifications in Environmental Management or Environmental Science, or relevant industry experience.
Skills / Experience
· Demonstrated high level experience in the process of environmental reviews/audits, collection of data and interpretation of results.
· Sound knowledge of stormwater pollution control and source control techniques related to commercial/industrial practices.
· Project management skills including allocation of resources, establishing priorities and scheduling of works.
· Knowledge and understanding of relevant environmental legislation, including the Protection of the Environment Operations Act 1997.
· Awareness of the requirements of regulatory authorities such as OEH, Sydney Water and WorkCover Authority, as relevant to environmental review programs.
· Sound knowledge of water conservation and recycling practices.
· Exceptional report writing skills, and well-developed oral communication skills, in particular conflict resolution and negotiation skills.
· Current Class C1 Driver's licence, with a good driving record.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Qualifications
· Nil.
Skills / Experience
· Experience in investigation and enforcement of environmental laws.
· Awareness of Community Based Social Marketing and production of educational material.
· Experience working in Local Government.
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