Hiring: Environmental Programs Specialist I/II Company: City of Escondido Location: Escondido, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 15:13:27 Employment Type: Full-time About the job Experience: •Administrative experience related to environmental science, physical science, engineering, or storm water management is highly desirable. •NPDES permit compliance, or other environmental compliance programs is highly desirable. Required Skills: •The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. •Coordinates and participates in the investigation of storm water runoff, industrial related storm water quality problems, as well as complaints and violations of storm water regulations and codes. •Coordinates with other City departments to improve levels of compliance with the NPDES permit; coordinates with and provides information and technical assistance to other departments, agencies, and organizations related to environmental programs •Prepares notices of violation and compliance schedules in cooperation with violators; prepares and maintains records of investigations and actions taken. •Coordinates and implements the City’s annual dry weather monitoring program in compliance with its NPDES Storm Water Discharge permit. •Reviews construction plans to identify storm water discharge sources and best management practices (structural and non-structural) to maximize storm water and water quality protection. •Evaluates and interprets technical reports, documents, manifests, applications and permits related to environmental regulations and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. •Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and other program requirements for education, inspections, complaint response, watershed activities, water quality monitoring, annual report writing, inter-departmental training and coordination. Qualifications: •Operational characteristics, services, and activities of assigned environmental program area. •Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations including those affecting NPDES permits, the Storm Water Program, and other environmental permits and programs. •Permitting, legal, regulatory, and technical requirements of storm water quality management, including Illicit Connection and Illegal Discharge prevention and elimination, best management practices programs, and environmental monitoring and assessment. •Modern principles and practices of chemistry, biology, microbiology, or environmental protection applicable to storm water, wastewater, hazardous materials or waste, or industrial waste. •Laws and ordinances pertaining to storm water and environmental protection. •Inspection, investigation or code enforcement principles and practices. •Pollutant detection methodology related to storm water runoff or other wastes. •Proper use of monitoring, sampling, and basic testing equipment. •Principles and practices of record keeping and records management. •Methods and techniques of data collection, research, and report preparation. Compensation: •$63,236 - $84,742 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!