PENDING VACANCY - ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020983
About The Position
This is an entry-level professional position in the Compliance Assurance Program responsible for Waste and grease compliance assistance and inspection activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: • Conducts and documents compliance assistance and inspection activities for Waste and grease facilities and small or basic facilities pursuant rules and statutory requirements. Reviews permits for assigned facilities and conducts inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits. • Assists and advises owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate. • Investigates assigned complaints. Recommends compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate. • Drafts basic compliance and enforcement documents, such as compliance assistance offer letters, warning letters, notice of violations, consent orders and model documents. • Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus. • Provides outreach and compliance assistance to owners and operators as needed. • Participates in training activities as required. • Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the environmental or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical reports and supporting documentation.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
- Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs.
- Ability to utilize positive problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
- Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
- A valid Driver's License
- The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
- Required to travel
Responsibilities
- Conducts and documents compliance assistance and inspection activities for Waste and grease facilities and small or basic facilities pursuant rules and statutory requirements.
- Reviews permits for assigned facilities and conducts inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits.
- Assists and advises owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate.
- Investigates assigned complaints.
- Recommends compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate.
- Drafts basic compliance and enforcement documents, such as compliance assistance offer letters, warning letters, notice of violations, consent orders and model documents.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.
- Provides outreach and compliance assistance to owners and operators as needed.
- Participates in training activities as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
