ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64082421

State of Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

6d • $47,668 - $54,108 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an Environmental Specialist III position responsible for inspecting asbestos renovation and demolition projects, investigating citizen complaints related to air pollution, conducting inspections of minor sources of air pollution, and reviewing open burning approval projects. The work is performed under the supervision of an Environmental Manager - SES and requires independent judgment, initiative, and skills in accomplishing various job functions. This position is designated as sensitive and requires maintaining confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. The role involves accessing the Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Record (DAR) and entering/updating information in the Environmental Health (EH) database, including inspections, permits, customer, and billing information.

Requirements

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedure in conducting inspections and complaint investigations.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and software applications (For example, Microsoft Office Suite).
• Knowledge and experience in collecting and analyzing data to assess environmental impact.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work assignments effectively.
• Ability to organize and retrieve information.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Standards Certification which includes minimum standards of education, training or experience per Chapter 381 F.S.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Hard hat and steel toe safety is required.
• Must be able to lift to fifty pounds (50lbs) and carry 15 ft or more for transporting equipment and supplies to our sites.
• The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business.

Responsibilities

• Inspecting asbestos renovation and demolition activities under the direction of the Environmental Manager and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
• Implementing policies and procedures established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and ensuring all asbestos commitments specified in the work plan associated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 105 Grant are fulfilled.
• Processing asbestos demolition and renovation notifications.
• Conducting inspections of asbestos and inputting results into the FDEP asbestos database system.
• Observing asbestos removal work practices inside a containment area.
• Monitoring and enforcing federal, state, and County asbestos regulations.
• Ensuring quality assurance of asbestos data uploaded to the department databases.
• Maintaining monthly searchable archive list files.
• Assisting the Environmental Manager with asbestos enforcement activities initiated from assigned notifications.
• Assisting with periodic reports to ensure all reporting databases are maintained in a timely and proper manner.
• Assisting supervisor with enforcement activities related to the asbestos program and other assigned air facilities, which may include preparation of compliance assistance offer letters, warning notices, consent orders, and case closure letters.
• Working with municipalities and the County to identify renovation and demolition projects that require Department review.
• Assisting supervisor in monitoring the enforcement process and related activities.
• Performing inspections of minor sources of air pollution to determine compliance with regulations and permit requirements.
• Preparing detailed reports for minor source air pollution inspections.
• Entering inspection results and report reviews into the FDEP databases system according to established protocol.
• Investigating citizen complaints related to air pollution according to established procedures.
• Logging and updating complaints received.
• Conducting open burning site evaluations and processing approvals for open burning activities in accordance with the Palm Beach County Environmental Control Ordinance and Florida Administrative Code.
• Participating in standard activities such as Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.
• Attending and participating in scheduled meetings, teleconferences, and training.
• Performing 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed