Environmental Scientist II-C-E-000017921

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

Performs professional and technical duties in the office and field related to asbestos, noise, open burn and similar environmental investigations, while also supporting enforcement and budget/finance/grant management needs.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science
Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis
Possession of a valid Driver's License
Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants’ sampling and testing.
Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations related to air quality, including asbestos, open burn and noise regulations.
Ability to use a computer and related software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to conduct and interpret test results.
Ability to use and maintain noise monitoring equipment.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

Responsibilities

Interacts with residents to document and investigate complaints in all areas of the Air Citizen Response Section, including administration of EPC’s Noise Rule (Chapter 1-10).
Supports enforcement activities through creation of legal documents and subsequent case management.
Assists in assessment, tracking and management of the Division’s budget/finance, grants and contracts.
Assists in collection and analysis of noise data from the field, including occasional off-hours monitoring needs.
Reviews demolition/renovation notifications related to potential asbestos impacts and conducts inspections of sites associated with these activities.
Reviews open burn authorization applications, conducts complaint investigations, and performs corresponding field inspections.
Uses aerial photographs and GIS for research and investigation of environmental projects.
Prepares and submits detailed reports of activities.
Represents the agency as part of community outreach.
Performs other related duties as required.