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Job Description
| ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II |
Job Code: 5463
Pay Grade: 015
FLSA Status: Exempt
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| General Functions |
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This is a responsible 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, perform enforcement activities, investigate complaints, and environmental monitoring. May review environmental permit applications. Work is performed with considerable independence 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 county program surveys for conformance with requirements and ecological and environmental effects.
- Tracks progress of environmental program efforts and works with contractors, program customers and permittees.
- Advises the general public regarding environmental issues.
- Frequent 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.
Petroleum Clean-up Performs inspections of remedial systems and projects.
Air Quality Conducts inspections of industrial and other air-related sources to determine regulatory compliance. Performs visible emissions observations and monitors stack tests. Performs ambient air sampling. Performs scheduled maintenance, calibrations, verifications and audits of ambient samplers and ancillary equipment.
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. 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.
Ecological Assessment Team Performs environmental sampling and/or analysis of surface water and soil. Sampling occasionally performed in difficult conditions including inclement weather and habitat. Operates boats, trucks, and/or laboratory equipment. Ensures sampling methodologies comply with SOPs. Maintains and orders sampling and/or laboratory 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.
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.
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. Reviews facility discharge surveys and permit applications for consistency with environmental regulations.
Environmental Engineering Section "Solid Waste Division - Utilities Department Collects groundwater, surface water, and wastewater samples. Sets-up automatic samplers, monitoring stations, and probes and performs equipment calibration/maintenance as required. Conducts random load inspections, internal facilities inspections, and landfill liner integrity inspections and other inspections and tasks related to permit compliance. Provides guidance to homeowners and businesses in the handling and disposal of household hazardous waste and other special wastes.
Water Division - Field and Compliance Activities
Prepares sampling plans in compliance with State and Federal drinking water regulations. Reviews data for compliance with regulations and compiles reports of analytical and field results for submission to Florida Department of Environmental regulation. Prepares reports for compliance with water use permits and consumptive use permits. Educates customers about water quality and source water protection. Educates consumers on conservation watering restrictions, landscaping techniques and various other conservation activities.
Performs instrument calibration. Maintains and orders sampling and laboratory equipment and supplies as needed. Trains other divisional personnel in proper sampling techniques. Prepares sampling documentation, chain of custody and other related reports on field activities. Performs inspections of backflow preventers throughout water system. Frequent customer contact providing advice on appropriate backflow preventers for each application and type of hazard. Able to obtain backflow inspection and testing certification within 6 months of hire. Participates in public outreach events related to water quality and conservation. Required to participate in periodic emergency response duty.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Environmental or Civil Engineering, the natural sciences, or a related field and one year environmental experience.
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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