Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of Administrative Services is actively seeking one (1) Environmental Specialist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is professional work at the lead worker level in conducting field tests, sampling, and investigations to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil. The work requires knowledge of environmental assessment and pollution control theories, principles, practices usually gained through degree granting schools, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Provides technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train, and review the work of others. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in resolving complaints, enforcing regulations, and resolving related problems including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The administrative work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities, or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. The work involving differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones' known experiences. The work is performed in a somewhat uncontrolled environment where there are some risks and hazards, but they are generally known, predictable and mostly controllable. Operates a motor vehicle and other standard office equipment including personal computers, field sampling and testing equipment. The physical demands are moderate and include walking and climbing to conduct field work and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, standards, and, or well-defined policies, and the worker plans and organizes the work, determines their own priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and for adherence to established methods. standards, and policies.

Examples of Work

Conducts field tests, sampling and investigations to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water and soil.
Reviews field inspection reports and assigns and monitors follow-up corrective and enforcement actions and plans.
Investigates complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules and regulations.
Coordinates and participates in enforcement actions with external agencies.
Drafts, prepares and reviews reports, correspondence and other documents concerning complaints and enforcement activities.
Consults with management, other governmental agencies and industry representatives on environmental matters.
Develops data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets to compile, inventory, and manage field testing, sampling and investigations data.
Orders field equipment and supplies used in conducting field sampling, testing and investigations.
Provides technical guidance and may schedule, assign, train and oversee review the work of others.
Operates standard office equipment including personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.
Operates a motor vehicle.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of environmental assessment and pollution control theories, principles, and practices.
Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigation techniques and procedures.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
Ability to provide technical guidance and schedule, assign, monitor, and review the work of others.
Ability to conduct field tests, sampling, and investigations.
Ability to prepare technical reports.
Ability to develop and use data processing applications involving databases and spreadsheets.
Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and technical manuals.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.
Ability to a operate motor vehicle.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Five years of education and/or experience in environmental, physical, or biological sciences; engineering; or a related field.
At least one year of experience in pollution control or assessment of the natural environment.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

Depending on assignment, OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification may be required and must be maintained.
A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The probationary period for this class is six months.
Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain specialized certifications.
Depending on assignment, this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401).
If assignment to Emergency Response Operations must have successful completion of sixteen (16) semester hours of college level chemistry (or the equivalent quarter hours).

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

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Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email:VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

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