Environmental Specialist - Recycling - Waste Services Department

• Location 221 PALAFOX PLACE,SUITE 140,Pensacola, FL, 32502,United States
• Base Pay $19.76 - $24.7 / Hour
• Job Category Recycling, Landfill, Environmental
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Full-Time
• Required Degree 2 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

This is professional level work in coordination and performance activities of environmental programs, compliance review and inspection of environmentally affected sites, implementation of land management activities and environmental site evaluation, environmental regulation research, field sampling and testing, hazardous materials collection or management, and public education activities as well as recordkeeping and data collection. This position may supervise Environmental Technicians and reports to an Environmental Analyst or the Division Manager.

This is a  mandatory-testing  position that requires Drug Testing.

Serves as technical expert to other staff, including the Environmental Technicians, by remaining knowledgeable of compliance and regulations as well as serving in a lead role when needed

Ensures compliance with applicable codes and ordinances by reviewing project plans, specifications, and permit applications

Evaluates and tracks environmental data by performing field collection of environmental samples, documenting data, and preparing summary reports, including tables, charts, spreadsheets, maps, and databases

Ensures regulation compliance by conducting periodic inspections of areas, facilities, and activities that come under environmental regulation and by reviewing permits and compliance status

Operates motor vehicles, machinery, and small equipment according to standard operating procedures in order to conduct field tests and measurements, inspections, and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance as well as sources of and methods for controlling environmental pollutants

Analyzes various environmental data by collecting, aggregating, and evaluating data

May perform land acquisition and stewardship activities by assisting with controlled burns, field inspections, and environmental monitoring

Performs other duties as assigned

Associate degree in an environmental or physical science or related field and two years of experience in an environmental, solid waste management, or conservation related field; or, a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence

applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, environmental regulations, codes, and statutes on environmental regulations

basic mathematical concepts (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages)

applicable field and scientific tools and equipment utilized in area of responsibility

principles and practices of assigned environmental area

safety principles

customer service principles

using a computer and applicable software programs (i.e. Microsoft Office Suites)

using applicable field and scientific tools and equipment in assigned area of responsibility providing customer service

communication and interpersonal relations as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

collect, comply, and interpret data and document findings

follow standard operating procedures

compile routine reports and maintain accurate records

operate applicable field monitoring and sampling equipment

follow hazardous waste safety and emergency procedures, including use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other governmental agencies, and the general public

communicate effectively both orally and in writing

learn other proprietary software application used to operate field and scientific equipment

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty…