Environmental Specialist I​/II​/III - Industrial Pretreatment

Environmental Specialist

Salary Range: $22.61-$28.83

Job Posting End Date: 05-09-2026

Environmental Specialist I/II/III Candidates will be hired at the level for which they qualify. Please review the minimum qualifications listed below for each level. Starting salary will typically be at or near the minimum of the pay grade, unless the candidate possesses extensive experience. Nature of Work:
Starting Salary: $22.61 - $28.83 (Environmental Specialist I)
Starting Salary: $23.88 - $30.45 (Environmental Specialist II)
Starting Salary: $25.21 - $32.15 (Environmental Specialist III)
Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental sampling and inspection and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the Stormwater, wastewater and other environmental codes of the City. Work is performed under general supervision and employees are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation of applicable codes and EPA regulations. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

INDUSTRIAL PRETREATMENT:
Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental compliance inspections, wastewater stream sampling, analysis and evaluation for industrial, commercial, and domestic pollutants in addition to monitoring water quality. Enforces compliance of the Industrial Surcharge Program and Oil and Grease Management Programs as per environmental codes/regulations of the City, state, and federal Government. Inspections of facilities/properties with oil and grease management devices, credit meters, and private sanitary sewer components.

Investigation of public complaints pertaining to possible sanitary discharge into the environment. Emergency responder for sanitary sewer overflows in the community. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a GOAA Secure Area Access I.

D. badge within ninety (90) days of hire. Individuals must complete a background check to obtain the I.D. badge. A list of the infractions which will impact your eligibility are listed at the bottom of this job posting.

Environmental Specialist I Industrial Pretreatment
- Associate's Degree with major coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field, and six (6) months of experience in code enforcement field, engineering field, industrial pretreatment field, laboratory field, wastewater treatment field, water quality field or customer service field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) Level "C" Certificate (Pretreatment Facility Inspection Certificate) required or must obtain FIPA "C" Certification within one (1) year of employment.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Selected candidates will be required to complete Microsoft Word and Excel Exam. This position requires a GOAA Secure Area Access I.

D. badge within ninety (90) days of hire.

Environmental Specialist II Industrial Pretreatment
- Associate's Degree with major coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field and three (3) years experience in code enforcement field, engineering field, industrial pretreatment field, laboratory field, wastewater treatment field, water quality field or customer relations field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) Level B Certificate required; or two additional years of related experience as listed above.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Selected candidates will be required to complete Microsoft Word and Excel Exam. This position requires a GOAA Secure Area Access I.

D. badge within ninety (90) days of hire.

Environmental Specialist III Industrial Pretreatment
- Associate's Degree with major coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or related field and six (6) years experience in code enforcement field, engineering field, industrial pretreatment field, laboratory field, wastewater treatment field, the water quality field or customer relations field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) Level "A" Certificate or FIPA F.O.G. Management Level II required;
Florida Driver's License required.

Selected candidates will be required to complete Microsoft Word and Excel Exam. This position requires a GOAA Secure Area Access I.

D. badge within ninety (90) days of hire.

Additional Qualifications for Promotion:

Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee's last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than…