Environmental Specialist III (Pesticide Program)

Government of the Virgin Islands

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a standard position description for use in an environmental program in which the application of scientific and technical principles are used. An employee in this class practices the environmental protection and optimum use of air, land and water resources as well as the management of urban development, which leads to an improvement in the health and well-being of people and their environs.

Requirements

Ph.D. degree in environmental science or related field.
M.S. degree in environmental science or related field and two (2) years of experience
B.S. degree and five (5) years of experience
Environmental Specialist II for two (2) years.
Knowledge of the principles of natural science as it relates to environmental control, and its natural habitat.
Knowledge of current techniques and principles of environmental control.
Knowledge of technical terminology used in environmental control.
Knowledge of basic procedures used in sampling and related data collection.
Knowledge of methods, procedures and purposes of investigations and analysis.
Knowledge of Federal and Local environmental laws and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain records and prepare scientific and technical reports as required.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, private business representatives, and the general public.
Ability to perform statistical computations.
Ability to understand and interpret environmental laws, rules and regulations.
Ability to swim/scuba dive.

Responsibilities

Investigates and researches complaints received from the general public and other government agencies primarily on pollution in the environment.
Makes samples of the beaches, water etc., looking for sources of pollution.
Makes research design relative to collecting and interpreting statistical data.
Writes reports of a technical and administrative nature, consisting of data and information on environmental samples.
Makes analyses of the data obtained.
Submits reports (305B) Water Quality Assessment Report to Congress.
Performs technical review of Environmental Assessment reports, to be able to make a sound judgment concerning environmental impact.
Monitors contracts assigned to various contractors to ensure performance according to specifications (use of correct materials etc.) for the purpose of conducting an adequate study.
Documents evidence of violations found in the environment, and makes recommendations as to what forms of disciplinary action should be taken.
May testify in Administrative/investigating or court hearing when necessary, relative to environmental violations.
Drafts preliminary work, plans (a series of steps that must be completed) to ensure compliance with the Federal EPA standards.
Works with hazardous substances in cleaning up environmental toxic arid wastes.
Serves as lead worker in ensuring that work plans are met and completed.
May perform scuba diving activities to test underwater reefs, etc.
Performs other related duties as may be required.