Environmental Specialist - Recycling - Waste Services Department

Escambia County Solid Waste

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 19 days ago
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    • Conservationunmatched
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    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
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    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
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    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
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    • Project Planningunmatched
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    Description

    Closing Date: August 5, 2026

    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.

    EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

    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

    TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

    Minimum Qualification Requirements:

    Training and Experience:

    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.

    Licenses and Certifications:

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

    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):

    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

    SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

    County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

    All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

    All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

    Emergency Management Responsibilities:

    During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

    Physical Requirements:

    Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.

    Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently to move objects, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

    Benefits/Compensation Package:

    • Medical / Dental / Vision plans
    • Prescription coverage
    • Employee health clinic
    • Employee fitness centers
    • Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan
    • Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Flexible Spending Account(s)
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)
    • Group Life Insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPensacola, FL

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