Environmental Specialist I/II -$1,000 Sign On Incentive / EPD Petroleum Restoration Program
Overview
At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.
Orange County Environmental Protection Division is seeking a motivated individual to join our Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) team as an Environmental Specialist I or II. This position performs a variety of inspection and project management duties related to the environmental assessment and remediation of petroleum contamination sites.
This position will assist in the assessment and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites including researching site history, reviewing technical reports, conducting site visits, performing operation and maintenance inspections, and maintaining a variety of databases. All work will be performed within deadlines and quality standards as required by Orange County's contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). This position will include inspection of active remediation sites. The staff member must be comfortable working outdoors and driving within Central Florida.
Representative Duties
-Performs inspections of regulated facilities.
-Conducts investigations of suspected non-compliance and documents investigations, maintains related records and prepares reports as required.
-Drafts letters based on inspection results and review of reports.
-Tracks progress of environmental program efforts and works with contractors, program customers and permittees.
-Advises the general public regarding environmental issues.
-Frequent public contact and interaction with County agencies, local jurisdictions and state and federal agencies.
-Perform site visits and operation and maintenance inspections to satisfy contract requirements as well as to assist in decision-making on the sites.
-Work with other members of the Program as needed to develop technical skills and obtain assistance from the Program's Professional Engineer and/or Professional Geologist.
-Attend FDEP training, teleconferences and conferences. Attend other training when applicable for continuing education.
-Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Environmental Specialist I
Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent of two years of full-time undergraduate study major course work in Environmental or Civil Engineering, the natural sciences, or a related field. Must be able to perform job related tasks, which would include but not be limited to: climbing, walking over uneven ground, exposure to dust and fumes, and occasional exposure to adverse weather. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator license.
Environmental Specialist II
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in Environmental or Civil Engineering, the natural sciences, or a related field and one year environmental experience. Must be able to perform job related tasks, which would include but not be limited to: climbing, walking over uneven ground, exposure to dust and fumes, and occasional exposure to adverse weather. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Operator license.
Preferences
Must have 40 Hour HAZWOPER certification or be able to obtain within 1 year of hire (EPD will provide this training if necessary).
Experience using FDEP's Storage Tanks Compliance Monitoring database and OCULUS public records document management system.
Familiarity with Florida Administrative Code Rule 62-780.
Notes
Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.
Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.
The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background screening process prior to the start of employment.
To learn more about our Sign-On Incentive Program visit our website at:
http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives
Application Deadline
Posting Date: 8/14/42023
Closing Date: 9/4/2023
(Posting is subject to close without prior notice)
Salary
Environmental Specialist I
$21.01 - $27.32 / Hourly
Environmental Specialist II
$22.65 - $29.45 / Hourly
Address
3165 McCrory Place
Orlando Florida 32803
Veterans Preference
If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.
Educational Requirements
If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.