Environmental Specialist (Tier 1) - Hydrologist

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners•Tampa, FL

6d•$36,782 - $66,185•Onsite

About The Position

Performs technical work directing activities concerning inspecting, sampling, testing, and evaluating in an environmental pollution control and/or permitting program. This role involves investigating complaints on environmental pollution matters, conducting surveys, performing field sampling, and testing to detect violations of applicable County and State laws. The specialist will operate field test equipment, record test results, determine the effect of pollution on plant and animal life, and assist in laboratory analyses. Responsibilities also include maintaining inspection records, preparing reports, and potentially serving violation notices or subpoenas. The position requires the ability to work effectively with others and may involve before, during, or after emergency/disaster response duties.

Requirements

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.
Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; OR An equivalent combination of education (not less that possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

Detail-oriented professional
Highly motivated

Responsibilities

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.