Environmental Technician (Tier 1) (Water Resources)

Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners • Orient Park, FL

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About The Position

Performs field, laboratory and/or office duties conducting routine collection of air/water samples.

Requirements

• Knowledge of environmental sampling and collection methods.
• Knowledge of environmental data collection and recording procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
• Skill in the use and operation of environmental data collection and recording instruments and equipment.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to identify and differentiate hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable solid waste material.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Associate degree in 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; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural science.
• Must be willing to work during emergency events and will be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Performs various field environmental sampling and collection duties.
• Performs minor field and/or laboratory maintenance duties to maintain the proper operation of monitoring and recording instruments.
• Monitors incoming solid waste at disposal facilities for acceptability and presence of hazardous waste, keeps records and reports violations.
• May serve violation notices or levy surcharges for noncompliance as applicable.
• Inspects incoming solid waste at landfills and prepares reports on contents by type, volume, and composition.
• Initiates actions for the removal of hazardous or undesirable material from landfills.
• Performs various laboratory and field duties involving routine installation and calibration, minor maintenance and operation of both instruments and related equipment of limited complexity utilized in an environmental monitoring program.
• Performs input, verification and compilation of computer generated data in support of environmental monitoring programs.
• May supervise the work of and/or train lower level technicians.
• May provide assistance and information to the public on disposal and recycling options available within the county.
• Performs other related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree