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Job Description
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I |
Job Code: 5462
Pay Grade: 014
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This is an entry-level technical and scientific position conducting field enforcement investigations and inspections, identifying responsible parties, recommending corrective action and conducting follow-up to expedite compliance.
Performs environmental fieldwork to maintain regulatory compliance standards, performs enforcement activities, investigates complaints, and environmental monitoring. May review environmental permit applications. Work is performed under the general supervision of the designated supervisor.
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| Representative Duties /Assignments |
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The examples of work listed are not necessarily descriptive of any one position. Depending on the team that this position is assigned, work may be performed in one or more specialized areas in support of the enforcement of environmental regulations and environmental programs.
Specific duties will vary, based on area of assignment.
- Performs inspections of regulated facilities.
- Conducts investigations of suspected non-compliance and documents investigations, maintains related records and prepares reports as required.
- Perform sampling for all phases of environmental monitoring; i.e., water, wastewater, soil, or air.
- Drafts letters based on inspection results and review of reports.
- Evaluates permit applications and surveys for conformance with requirements and ecological and environmental effects.
- Advises the general public regarding environmental issues.
- Public contact and interaction with County agencies, local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Specialized Duties of Position with Specific Environmental Teams
Storage Tank Compliance Conducts inspections of facilities with petroleum storage tanks, including a physical inspection, examining required records, and determining facility compliance with Chapter 62-761 and 62-762 Florida Administrative Code. Must be able to obtain certification as a tank inspector within one year of hire.
Air Quality Conducts inspections of industrial and other air-related sources to determine regulatory compliance. Reviews permits, visible emissions reports and facility records.
Compliance & Waste Management Performs a variety of environmental related inspections including landfill, wastewater, hazardous waste, and others related to environmental impacts. Responds to complaints. Required to participate in periodic "on-call" emergency response duty.
Lake Management Gathers limnological and water quality data and prepares related reports. Manages water quality improvement projects and contracts and reviews technical reports related to lake management. Conduct aquatic vegetation surveys.
Environmental Permitting and Compliance Reviews environmental permit applications to ensure compliance with County rules and regulations. Negotiates with consultants and applicants to minimize environmental impacts. Identifies wetland boundaries. Identify, delineate, and permit impacts to wetlands.
NPDES Conducts field inspections & responds to complaints regarding industrial facility and construction site stormwater discharges. Investigates discharges to surface waters. Reviews discharge monitoring reports and pollution prevention plans.
Ombudsman & Outreach Researches, develops, and prepares presentations for public outreach. Performs a variety of public relations speaking events/presentations to disseminate information on Division programs and services, and for the benefit of environmental education. Conducts research projects for the Division on varied topics as needed.
Ecological Assessment Team Performs environmental sampling of surface water and soil. Sampling occasionally performed in difficult conditions including inclement weather and habitat. Operates boats and trucks. Ensures sampling methodologies comply with SOPs. Maintains and orders sampling equipment as necessary.
Environmentally Sensitive Land Evaluates the biological components of potential acquisition parcels. Develops passive recreational opportunities on Environmentally Sensitive Land (ESL) properties. Develops and implements land management plans for ESL parcels.
Wastewater Environmental Compliance Performs a variety of environmental related inspections and sampling related to wastewater discharges and compliance with Chapter 37 Article XX. Responds to complaints. Required to participate in periodic “on-call emergency response duty. Sampling occasionally performed in difficult conditions including inclement weather and habitat.
Water Division Field and Compliance Activities
Performs environmental sampling and/or analysis of drinking water, wastewater, groundwater, and soil. Sampling occasionally preformed in difficult conditions and inclement weather. Operates pumps, boats, trucks, field equipment and laboratory instrumentation. Ensures that sampling methodologies and analytical techniques comply with SOPs. Performs instrument calibration. Required to participate in periodic emergency response duty.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of two years of full-time undergraduate study major course work in Environmental or Civil Engineering, the natural sciences, or a related field.
Must be able to perform job related tasks, which would include but not be limited to: climbing, walking over uneven ground, exposure to dust and fumes, and occasional exposure to adverse weather.
Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator license.
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| Preferences |
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4/5/2007
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