Assistant Director - Environmental Affairs

Jefferson Parish is seeking an Assistant Director - Environmental Affairs in Kenner, LA. The role involves managing departmental programs, budgeting, resource allocation, staff evaluation, and compliance with environmental laws. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in environmental management. The position requires a valid driver's license and is essential during emergencies, with responsibilities including long-term planning and oversight of environmental compliance.
Position: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS (5405)

examination is announced to establish an employment list to fill one (1) current east jefferson vacancy in the department of environmental affairs and future vacancies as they occur.

under the general direction of the director, assists in the managing of the various departmental programs and personnel; assists in the planning and assessment of operational goals and objectives related to the solid waste, recycling, landfill, stormwater management, industrial pre-treatment, and industrial compliance programs and functions within the department.

Responsibilities include:
• developing budgets
• allocating resources
• implementing cross-divisional coordination
• evaluating staff performance
• assigning tasks and projects
• facilitating long-range planning efforts
• developing departmental work plans
• developing requests for proposals
• overseeing consultant services
• working with advisory boards
• facilitating the resolution of issues/complaints between stakeholders
• monitoring contracts and cooperative endeavor agreements for compliance with terms and conditions
• monitoring annual budget and fiscal management of the department
• implementing long term strategic plans and budgets for the department
• reviewing local environmental ordinances and policies for adequacy and updating as necessary
• coordinating compliance by the parish with state and federal environmental laws and regulations
• tracking proposed federal, state and local regulatory changes, and developing parish positions and comments in regard to proposed changes
• developing and implementing emergency/disaster response plans related to post-disaster debris collection, processing and disposal and monitoring all debris work
• performing related duties as required

this position is an essential, emergency duty status worker and may not be relieved of duty when the parish president or their designee recommends a voluntary or mandatory evacuation of jefferson parish. Position requires driving of a parish vehicle; thus, possession of a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record will be given preference.

meets one of the following options:
• current employment and permanent civil service status with jefferson parish in the class of environmental quality supervisor; plus, three (3) years of professional, paid work experience involving the enforcement of environmental regulations or implementation of environmental programs, practices, or policies.
• possession of a master's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, environmental engineering, urban planning, geology, geography, or a closely related degree from an accredited college or university; plus, at least three (3) years of full-time paid, professional work experience in a public environmental management department or as a professional consultant including work for governmental agencies in enforcement of environmental regulations or implementation of environmental programs, practices or policies.
• possession of a bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, environmental science, environmental engineering, urban planning, geology, geography, or a closely related degree from an accredited college or university; plus, at least five (5) years of full-time paid, professional work experience in a public environmental management department or as a professional consultant including work for governmental agencies in enforcement of environmental regulations or implementation of environmental programs, practices or policies.
• possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; plus, at least seven (7) years of full-time paid, professional work experience in a public environmental management department or as a professional consultant including work for governmental agencies in enforcement of environmental regulations or implementation of environmental programs, practices or policies.

related education, experience, and/or professional certification(s) above and beyond the minimum qualifications will be required for consideration of an entrance salary above the minimum rate but not to exceed the listed salary range. (entrance and promotional)

the examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, an oral panel interview or any combination thereof. Acceptable applicants will be notified of the time, date, and place of any assembled testing. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment.

The information is subject to verification and the personnel department reserves the right to determine the quality and quantity of education and experience claimed for credit.

job posting: 5405-03a
date: 01/15/16
amended: 04/11/25
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