Environmental Compliance Manager

Annual Salary Range: $70,299.53 - $84,350.76 Grade: 36

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Utilities Division, located in the heart of Central Louisiana, to perform technical tasks at the managerial level to supervise environmental permitting and compliance activities of the City of Alexandria in areas such as water, wastewater, gas, electrical utilities, electric generation, air quality, and/or storm water (MS4) management.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, or federal government environmental rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures affecting water, wastewater, gas, electric utility, storm water management, electric generation, air quality, and public works functions.

· Plans, implements, and supervises the City’s environmental compliance activities; reviews current procedures and programs for effectiveness and recommends changes in work methods; communicates environmental requirements to all divisions of the City.

· Conducts inspections to identify hazardous materials; informs and trains workers; monitors disposal; develops handling and spill procedures; responds to hazardous materials spills; advises local authorities of the status of hazardous spills and assists in the identification, containment, cleanup, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials; maintains all related documentation as required by environmental rules and regulations.

· Reviews construction plans of engineering and/or planning projects for environmental regulatory compliance; conducts public meetings/presentations; coordinates reporting and compliance with environmental regulatory agencies.

· Develops and implements storm water management activities as required by environmental laws; maintains database for storm water outfall; assists in drafting ordinances relating to storm water concerns; submits monitoring reports to DEQ and EPA.

· Approves required sampling and testing procedures to be implemented by industrial users; analyzes and evaluates data provided by the users.

· Advises the administration on environmental related matters; interprets and explains local, state, and federal environmental laws; serves as contact person for DEQ and EPA.

· Oversees a designated budget; develops, submits, and implements annual budget for department operations; reviews and analyzes budget expenditures and impact on the overall operation of the department; prepares, reviews, approves and/or disapproves purchase order requests.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related field; supplemented by five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in environmental regulatory compliance or closely related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. May require specialized certifications and/or training as deemed necessary. May require a valid State of Louisiana driver's license. If license is required, must maintain throughout employment in this position.

Work Hours: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Accepting applications: February 11 - 25, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous 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.

Examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location if applicable.

** If you prefer to receive text messages regarding your application update, please include a current cell phone number on your application. **

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application for consideration.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449-5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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