Environmental Scientist -C-E

Environmental Scientist I
- Waste Division
- Petroleum Cleanup

Performs entry level professional and technical duties in petroleum cleanup and restoration. Provides technical and fiscal oversight of site assessment and remediation.

Bachelor's degree in a Natural or Physical Science; and possession of a valid Driver's License. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted below.

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.

• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.

• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

• Working knowledge of laboratory analysis methods and procedures.

• Working knowledge of environmental pollutants sampling and testing.

• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations.

• Ability to use a computer and related software.

• Ability to interpret chemical laboratory test results.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below.

• May supervise activities and personnel engaged in an environmental evaluation program.

• Reviews and participates in difficult or complex field tests and evaluation projects.

• Interpret routine laboratory analyses and results.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, or sit for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift at least 25 pounds.

• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch.

This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.

EPC is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees may be required to take drug and alcohol tests (e.g.

- post-accident or reasonable suspicion). EPC and Hillsborough County follow the guidelines for both Federal and State laws for the testing of drugs including marijuana or the presence of THC. If an employee tests positive for THC or marijuana, the test will be considered a positive drug test even if an employee uses cannabidiol (CBD) products and/or has a medical marijuana card.