Environmental Specialist
CAD-PU-Public Utilities
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Tampa, FL
$16.71 - $25.90 an hour
Performs technical work directing activities concerning inspecting, sampling, testing and evaluating in an environmental pollution control and/or permitting program.
Ideal Candidate:
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a natural or physical science.
• Minimal experience in environmental inspection, sampling, testing, or evaluation.
• Minimal knowledge of Federal and State rules that apply to applicable areas of environmental compliance criteria.
• Minimal experience in drinking water compliance and/or regulations.
• Minimal knowledge of environmental sampling techniques and procedures.
• Minimal experience with LIMS.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to organize information into a logical presentation format.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, management, and regulators.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; or
• An equivalent combination of education (not less than possession of a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job related competencies; and
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.
Core Competencies
• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provides the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.
• Investigates complaints on environmental pollution matters, conducts surveys, performs field sampling, and testing to detect violations of applicable County and state laws.
• Operates field test equipment and records test results.
• Determines the effect of pollution on plant and animal life.
• Assists in performing routine laboratory analyses and tests and interpreting results.
• Maintains inspection records and prepares narrative and statistical reports.
• May serve violation notices or subpoenas as required.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Job Specifications
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and County environmental pollution control laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of environmental inspection, sampling and collection methods.
• Skill in the use and operation of environmental collection, recording, and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to organize information into a logical presentation format.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
Work Category/Physical Demands
• May require standing for long periods of time.
• May require some time in a laboratory.
• Possible exposure to chemicals and pollutants.
• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee's department, the County's Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.
Primary Location : United States-Florida-Tampa
Job : Environmental Specialist.N.EnvSv
Organization : CAD-PU-Public Utilities
Schedule : Regular
Shift : Standard
Job Type : Full-time
Job Posting : Aug 11, 2020
Classification Type : Classified
Application Deadline : Aug 18, 2020
Salary Range : 16.71 -25.90 US Dollar (USD) Hourly