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UTILITIES DIVISION - ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I, II, III, IV, SENIOR - 1 POSITION AVAILABLE

PG 14 - PG 22/NON-EXEMPT

$23.49HR - $52.07HR.

Employee Benefits

Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life Insurance
FRS Retirement
10 Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Education Incentives
Deferred Compensation Plan
Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Free Employee Gym
Free Employee Health Clinic

Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work eﬀorts,
responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:

The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the
environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the
team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal
well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing
excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other
county divisions.

MAJOR FUNCTION
Performs specialized professional work implementing the County Utilities Water Quality and
Compliance Program, Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP), and Water Resource Education and
Enforcement Plan. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance for water and wastewater
systems, administering grease and pretreatment programs, conducting inspections and enforcement
related to County ordinances, supporting grant funding initiatives, and providing public education
on water resource management. The position requires signiﬁcant interaction with the public,
regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders and involves both oﬃce and ﬁeld work.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Program Administration
• Plans, implements, and monitors assigned environmental compliance programs including Water
Conservation, Industrial Pretreatment, Grease Management, Environmental Management, Water Quality
Monitoring, Biosolids Management, Abnormal Events reporting, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Coordinates program activities and tracks compliance with regulatory requirements and County ordinances.
Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement
• Conducts inspections and ﬁeld site visits to evaluate facility compliance, industrial user discharges, grease management requirements, and water resource enforcement activities.
• Investigates violations, documents ﬁndings, and supports enforcement actions related to County codes and environmental regulations.

• Maintains monitoring equipment and assists with environmental sampling activities as required.
Data Management & Reporting
• Maintains databases and tracking systems for regulatory compliance, inspections, and monitoring activities.
• Performs data analysis related to water eﬃciency, water level compliance, and program performance.
• Prepares technical reports and documentation for regulatory compliance and internal management.
Grant Administration
• Research grant opportunities and assists with preparation of grant applications.
• Tracks grant contract requirements, prepares reimbursement requests, and develops required progress reports.
Public Outreach & Education
• Develops and delivers educational presentations and outreach activities promoting water conservation, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Engages with the public, businesses, and community organizations to increase awareness of water resource programs and regulations.
Administrative & Program Support
• Coordinates with consultants, reviews invoices, tracks project deadlines, and provides updates to administration on program activities.
• May present sworn testimony or evidence during enforcement hearings or court proceedings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Work responsibilities consist of approximately 60% oﬃce and 40% ﬁeld work. Duties may require work
outside normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, based on
operational needs and public event schedules.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, water conservation practices, industrial pretreatment
requirements, grease management standards, and water resource management programs.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance procedures, environmental monitoring practices, and enforcement processes.
• Skill in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting environmental data and preparing technical reports.
• Skill in planning and organizing program activities and maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Ability to communicate eﬀectively with staﬀ, regulatory agencies, businesses, and the public.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and resolve compliance issues in a professional and eﬀective manner.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and maintain eﬀective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proﬁciency in computer applications used for data analysis, report preparation, and database management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to secure a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of application.

Environmental Specialist I – Pay Grade 14
Associate’s degree in a physical or natural science ﬁeld with one (1) year of related program experience.
• Comparable combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Environmental Specialist II – Pay Grade 16
Associate’s degree in a physical or natural science ﬁeld with three (3) years of related program experience and one of the following certiﬁcations:
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement – Fundamentals of Code Enforcement
• Water Conservation Coordinator Certiﬁcation
• Industrial Pretreatment Program License C
• FDEP Sampling Standard Operating Protocol Training

Environmental Specialist III – Pay Grade 18
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science ﬁeld with three (3) years of related program experience and one additional certiﬁcation beyond the ES II level, such as:
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement – Administrative Aspects Certiﬁcation
• Fats/Oils/Grease Level I Certiﬁcation
• Industrial Pretreatment Program License B
• Qualiﬁed Stormwater Inspector Certiﬁcation

Environmental Specialist IV – Pay Grade 20
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science ﬁeld with four (4) years of related program
experience and one additional certiﬁcation beyond the ES II and ES III levels, such as:
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement – Legal Issues Certiﬁcation
• Fats/Oils/Grease Level II Certiﬁcation
• Industrial Pretreatment Program License A
• Hazardous Materials Certiﬁcation

Senior Environmental Specialist – Pay Grade 22
Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science ﬁeld with ﬁve (5) years of related program
experience and one additional certiﬁcation beyond the ES II, III, and IV levels, such as:
• Florida Association of Code Enforcement – Code Enforcement Professional Certiﬁcation
• Fats/Oils/Grease Level III Certiﬁcation and Industrial Pretreatment Program License A
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service NCTC Wetland Plant Identiﬁcation Certiﬁcation

A comparable amount of related training and experience may be substituted for the minimum
qualiﬁcations.

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency,
employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of
their position, location and work schedule to ﬁt the needs of the County and its residents.

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