Environmental Technician

JEA•Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Under routine supervision, the Environmental Technician gathers data and collects samples to assess environmental issues and impacts, supporting JEA’s environmental stewardship efforts. The role requires basic knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, as well as data-gathering and sampling methods, techniques, and standard operating procedures sufficient to perform a limited range of routine technical tasks. Detailed instructions are provided, with some judgment required to rearrange work sequences in specific cases. The employee identifies and suggests solutions to routine or recurring problems or selects from defined alternatives. Work is reviewed during progress and at completion for accuracy and completeness. Routine interaction with others in the same work group is required to obtain, clarify, or provide information. The position assists with environmental reviews and audits, collects field samples and related data, prepares reports and records, evaluates routine activities at organizational facilities, and operates field-sampling and laboratory-testing equipment. It responds to water or wastewater line breaks and other environmental spill or call-out incidents according to established JEA procedures. Operating a marine vessel or boat may be required for specific assignments. The salary range is $54,225.60 to $69,347.20 annually. Compensation is determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science, or a related field; or a four-year combination of education, training, and professional environmental experience that includes successful completion of 16 hours of college-level coursework in Natural or Physical Sciences or a related field.
Applicants actively enrolled in and attending college who are in the final year of their degree program may test and interview and, if successful, be placed on the eligibility list. The degree must be completed and presented before the hire date.
A valid driver’s license is required before employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.
Basic knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations, and of methods, techniques, and standard operating procedures for gathering data and test samples.

Responsibilities

Assist with environmental reviews and audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations.
Collect field samples of potable water, wastewater, ambient waters such as rivers, and soils, along with other physical and chemical data, to meet permit or regulatory requirements.
Prepare environmental report forms and maintain related records.
Evaluate routine activities at organizational facilities to identify potential environmental impacts and assess compliance with regulatory requirements.
Operate and adjust field-sampling and laboratory-testing equipment.
Respond to water or wastewater line breaks and other environmental spill or call-out incidents in accordance with established JEA procedures.
Operate a marine vessel or boat for specific assignments, if required.
Perform other job-related work as assigned.

Benefits

13 paid holidays and annual leave for vacation, personal, and sick time.
Three medical plan options for employees and dependents, including one plan with 100% paid employee coverage.
Dental coverage.
Vision coverage.
Employer-sponsored HSA and HRA health accounts.
Flexible spending accounts.
Tuition reimbursement.
Life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan participation beginning on the first day of employment, with a variety of investment options.
Healthy Lifestyles Wellness program.
Access to 11 onsite fitness centers.
Annual flu shots, biometric screenings, health risk assessments, and periodic access to an onsite mobile mammography unit.