Environmental Services Coordinator

City of Altamonte Springs•Altamonte Springs, FL

20h

About The Position

The Environmental Services Coordinator provides professional and technical assistance to the Division Director, including support for stormwater management, and assists the Solid Waste Operations Manager with the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Collection program. The position coordinates stormwater inspections and repairs, lake management and surface-water sampling, solid waste and recycling operations, vendor contracts, and related customer service and compliance activities. The role includes driving to City work sites, being available for emergency call-outs, and performing additional duties as assigned. Employees are considered essential during emergencies and may be required to perform duties outside their normal job description. The employee must maintain the confidentiality of protected information and complete training required by the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. The position requires an associate’s degree or qualifying experience, supervisory experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and applicable driver licensing. It also involves commercial vehicle compliance and drug and alcohol testing requirements. The role is considered at risk for Hepatitis B exposure, and a post-offer assessment is required to evaluate the ability to meet the job’s physical demands safely.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Arts or Science, or two years of experience in a stormwater management or solid-waste-related field, or two years of customer service, administrative, or program operations experience; an equivalent combination of training and experience will be considered.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Valid Class E driver license; must obtain a State of Florida Class E driver license within 30 days of employment.
Valid Commercial Class B Driver License (CDL) or proof of the written portion (valid permit) of a Class B CDL.
Must authorize and undergo fingerprint-based state and national criminal history checks through FDLE and the FBI; position is subject to fingerprint retention and subsequent arrest notifications.
Must maintain eligibility to operate commercial motor vehicles and comply with applicable federal and state CDL requirements, including DOT drug and alcohol testing, FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse requirements, and driver self-certification and medical certification requirements.
Position is considered at risk for Hepatitis B exposure during regular duties; an acceptance or declination of vaccination form is required.
If selected, must complete a post-offer essential-functions assessment to evaluate the ability to safely meet the physical demands of the job.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection Introduction to DEP SOP’s for Water Sampling & Meter Testing; must complete within one year of employment.
FDEP Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification.
Licensed herbicide applicator with Aquatics and ROW endorsements; must obtain licensing within six months of employment.
Experience operating and trailering a boat.
Florida Safe Boaters certification; must complete within six months.
Licensed Code Enforcement Officer; must complete certification within one year.
TTC maintenance of traffic certification; must obtain within six months.
Willingness to adopt AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

Perform NPDES inspections of City infrastructure and check field conditions against record drawings; report inconsistencies to GIS.
Document needed repairs to City stormwater infrastructure and coordinate timely repairs with the Division Director and Streets, Stormwater and Construction Operations Manager as necessary.
Coordinate the City’s lake management program, including scheduling and performing surface-water sampling, managing the aquatic herbicide contractor, applying aquatic herbicide when necessary, coordinating sampling with the Environmental Lab, maintaining sampling equipment, collecting and reporting lake-level readings, and communicating field conditions to appropriate staff.
Maintain records of herbicide applications and treatments and provide documentation to the Compliance Coordinator for regulatory compliance and recordkeeping.
Coordinate Cranes Roost pump operation surface-water sampling with the Compliance Coordinator and Division Director of Streets, Stormwater and Solid Waste when necessary.
Assist the Solid Waste Operations Manager in administering the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Programs.
Assume management responsibilities when the Solid Waste Operations Manager is absent; assist with employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, scheduling, applicant interviews, and onboarding.
Support the Division Director with budget tracking, educational outreach, customer service, and coordination with internal departments and external agencies for solid waste services.
Assist the Streets, Stormwater and Construction Operations Manager with solid waste disposal coordination during the annual Spring Cleanup, emergency operations, and special pickups.
Assist with delivery of recycling bins and refuse carts to residential accounts when necessary.
Coordinate with the Clerk’s Office to complete annual inspections of franchise haulers and monitor franchise haulers.
Conduct commercial sanitation audits when necessary and perform code enforcement activities as necessary.
Manage Environmental Services contracts, including contracts for landscaping at Public Works sites, City facility garbage services, and aquatic herbicide.
Drive to and from City work sites and perform additional duties as assigned, including being available for emergency call-outs.
Maintain the confidentiality of protected information in accordance with applicable laws and City policies.
Complete required training specified in the City Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and perform duties outside the normal job description during emergencies when required.