Environmental Scientist / Senior Environmental Scientist
Tarpon Springs, City of•RO Facility, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The purpose of this position is to manage environmental compliance for the Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility; schedule sampling events, review contract laboratory results, write reports to satisfy permit and FAC rule requirements, and submit those reports to regulatory agencies. This job works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or related discipline.
- Two years of environmental research, testing and reporting, Florida utility or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Responsibilities
- Applies scientific methods and principles in the identification, research and solutions in the areas of environmental monitoring, point and nonpoint source pollution, habitat protection and restoration, wetland restoration, river greenways, riparian habitat, land and water use, groundwater protection, wellfield management, underground injection control, surface water discharge to Outstanding Florida Waters, and watershed evaluation.
- Operates the Reverse Osmosis (RO) Facility as a C licensed back-up water treatment operator.
- Conducts inspections, reviews sample data, writes and submit compliance reports.
- Collects and reviews RO Facility operation data.
- Schedules and collects sampling per FAC and permit requirements.
- Verifies effective performance within assigned compliance program(s).
- Collects environmental data and analyzes and evaluates data to reach sound conclusions.
- Reviews, checks, and interprets scientific and environmental reports.
- Analyzes situations and takes appropriate actions.
- Prepares clear, complete, and technically accurate reports.
- Reviews FAC rule language and permit language.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Insurance at NO cost for the Employee!
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability at NO cost for the Employee!
- Vision Coverage
- Vacation & Sick Accruals available after 30 days
- Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with a 9% City contribution
- 13 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
