Manatee County, FL – Senior Environmental Specialist – Watershed Management

Work Location:

Q-House, 1501 Dam Road, Bradenton, Florida 34212

Work Hours:

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Expected Starting Hourly Range:$27.61 – $34.51

Responsible for environmental regulatory compliance and enforcement related to area of assignment (air, soil, water, etc.). Collects and analyzes data. Writes technical reports. Takes appropriate action based on data analysis and observation.

Employment screenings, as outlined in the Personnel Policy, Rules, and Procedures Manual, will be conducted in compliance with applicable federal and Florida Laws.

The work environment may include exposure to high noise levels while performing certain essential job functions. The position requires the ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds independently and up to 75 pounds with assistance, with or without reasonable accommodation. The role involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer. Regular outdoor field work required, often in adverse weather conditions including long exposure to sunlight and extreme heat and humidity.

Regularly required to operate county vehicles, including small watercraft depending on area of assignment, as part of the duties of the job. Ability to swim may be required, depending on area of assignment. Position requires visual acuity and depth perception, as well as ability to hear and identify sounds. Occasionally required to work other than normal business hours, including nights and weekends.

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

• Air and Watershed Management (Watershed Management) This position broadly executes workflows and project milestones of watershed management projects that protect and restore the County’s water resources. Some duties will intersect with the County’s NPDES-MS4 permit (Federal stormwater permit) compliance program and watershed health initiatives, while other duties support strategic land conservation goals and address the unique challenges facing Manatee County’s vulnerable water resources from stormwater runoff.
  
  Collectively, these activities will help to mitigate water quality impairments, help prevent new water quality impairments, and will inform and engage with stakeholders.
• Administrative duties will include:

• Technical skills and experience needed include familiarity with Florida water quality standards, Florida stormwater management practices, quality control practices for water quality monitoring data, and experience investigating water quality problems.
• Ability to prepare and revise documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures, formal technical reports, and publicly accessible summary reports is desired. Proficiency in contract administration, milestone and budget tracking is desired.
• Current skills in interpreting and summarizing findings using graphical, statistical, and geographic information system software tools are highly desired.
• Conducts field inspections at facilities to determine compliance with State storage tank codes and statutes in conformance with the DEP contract.
• Implements the terms of the DEP’s annual task assignments in a timely manner, including advance contact of facility representatives, entry of inspection activities into the state FIRST database, submission of monthly invoices, and…