Environmental Risk Officer 1

Introduction

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

Purpose

The Environmental Risk Officer conducts fire, license, permit and complaint inspections of various businesses for building maintenance, occupancy, fire prevention, life safety, environmental, and hazardous material compliance.

Essential Functions

Consumer Protection and Environmental Health

In accordance with the regulations regarding the issuance of operational licenses, permits or registrations, inspect all types of properties for health, safety, fire, and building maintenance code compliance.

As agents of the WI Division of Health, conduct drowning and injury investigations in public swimming pools.

Conduct inspections that involve active renovation and demolition projects, including sampling and testing regulated materials such as asbestos, corrosive acids, and caustics.

Conduct fire inspections for high hazard occupancies that use large quantities of hazardous materials in storage and use; advise the Commissioner on hazardous condition modifications as requested or encountered. Enforce specialty inspections, including the hazardous materials portion of the International Fire Code.

Conduct code enforcement and fire code modification inspections for license and permit inspection programs, including hotels, motels, swimming pools, drycleaners, fire prevention permits, and rooming houses.

Inspect environmental complaints related to community noise and odor and light nuisances.

Conduct investigations related to domestic animal bites and resulting from animal code violations and complaints, such as animal barking, at-large and other violations of the domestic animal code.

Administrative Duties

Assist in training other employees relative to documentation and data mining related to inspections.

Represent the department at the Common Council Licenses Committee, other committee hearings and legal proceedings.

Perform proper documentation and recordkeeping.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

Conditions of Employment

Wear and use personal protective equipment including but not limited to respiratory protection, steel toed boots, hard hats, Tyvak Suits, hearing protection, eye protection, and gloves.

Climb and work in high places.

Work in all weather conditions as well as to work in environments that may involve exposure to fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Carry a mobile device during business hours.

Occasionally work outside of standard business hours (evenings and weekends).

Required pre-employment vaccines include:

TB Test (at time of hire and annually throughout employment)

MMR Vaccine

Hep B Vaccine

Varicella Vaccine

Physical Exam

Vision Exam

Audiogram

Drug Screen - Non-DOT

Respiratory fit test

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physical Science, Environmental Health, Architecture, Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

One year of field experience in code enforcement, health, fire or safety inspection or a closely related employment setting.

International Code Council certification as a Fire Inspector I (1FC) and State of Wisconsin Asbestos Supervisor certification within one year of appointment and throughout employment.

Valid driver's license and access to a properly insured vehicle at time of appointment and throughout employment. Private auto allowance may be paid pursuant to Section 350-183 of the Milwaukee Code of Ordinances.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Desirable Qualifications

Conversational language proficiency in Spanish or Hmong.

Experience in housing maintenance, construction, remodeling, renovation or a related trade.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics

Technical

Knowledge of hazardous material storage and use in industrial or factory occupancies.

Ability to promote wellness and disease prevention.

Ability to read and interpret technical materials, policies and regulations.

Ability to monitor staff work activities and check or inspect completed work.

Ability to prepare, organize, and maintain inspection records.

Ability to follow proper safety procedures and protocols related to inspecting properties.

Knowledge of transport and disposal procedures for safe handling of hazardous materials.

Ability to properly inspect, sample and test regulated materials.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Ability to efficiently utilize software such as Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook and job-related proprietary software.

Ability to credibly represent findings in municipal, circuit and federal court.

Ability to maintain situational awareness, follow safety and security procedures, take appropriate actions, and report potentially unsafe conditions.

Ability to perform inspections to ensure code compliance.

Ability to recognize code violations.

Communication and Interpersonal

Written communication skills, including the ability to write clear and thorough reports.

Ability to work in a manner that is customer-focused.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary staff, the public, city officials and other outside agencies.

Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one’s own.

Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ability to listen attentively and react appropriately to the information being conveyed.

Ability to be persuasive and explain technical information accurately and thoroughly.

Judgment, Organization and Analysis

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Ability to take initiative in addressing critical issues that present themselves in the field.

Ability to adapt to unusual situations and be proactive in initiating change and recommending solutions when situations arise.

Personal integrity.

Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and complete work; ability to meet statutory and office deadlines.

Ability to work effectively under stress.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Current Salary

The current salary range (PAY RANGE 7FN) is $66,856-$80,624 annually, and the current resident incentive salary range for City of Milwaukee residents is $68,862-$83,043 annually. Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefit program that includes the following:

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Health and Dental Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Comprehensive Wellness Program

Onsite Clinic Services

Onsite Employee Assistance Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Long Term Disability Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Tuition Benefits

Paid Vacation

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves

Flexible Spending Arrangement

Commuter Value Pass

For full details of the benefits offered by the City of Milwaukee, please visit

Selection Process

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview, or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE – The selection process will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the selection process components. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative selection process dates or times. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

Additional Information

APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting

If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at or .

The Department of Employee Relations is in City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

Conclusion

EEO Code= 301

“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”