Description

Performs professional and technical compliance inspections, investigates complaints, and responds to spills and environmental incidents.

**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.

**Additional compensation based on licensure.

Essential Functions

Note: These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.

Responsible for supervising assigned staff and ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided to residents.

Coordinates and oversees the operation of the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), E-scrap centers and related programs.

Ensures HHW operations are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations and best management practices.

Coordinates proper storage, packing and transportation of hazardous waste, E-scrap and other related materials generated through the HHW programs. Coordinates business CESQG and E-scrap collections, offsite HHW events, waste tire amnesty days and other events.

Engages with residents to provide clear guidance on proper hazardous waste disposal procedures, directs them to designated areas based on waste type, and assists with disposal as needed to ensure safe and compliant operations.

Promotes programs and tracks participation and throughput of programs. Administers contracts related to programs.

Conducts compliance assistance visits of facilities that are potential generators of hazardous waste under the Small Quantity Generator (SQG) program. Determines what waste streams are generated by a facility and how they are managed, stored and disposed of.

Advises facility operators of potential compliance issues and basic Pollution Prevention (P2) opportunities.

Addresses illicit discharges to stormwater systems under NPDES ordinances and related rules.

Investigates complaints relating to hazardous waste, industrial wastewater, illicit discharges and other environmental issues. Works with team members and other county, city and/or state agencies to resolve complaints and violations. Follows-up to ensure violations are corrected through the use of letters, re-inspections and other means.

Develops cases and represents the Solid Waste Management Division in Code Enforcement cases and hearings. Prepares and presents the necessary enforcement material. Visits sites at appropriate intervals to ensure compliance.

When on-call, responds to spills and releases of hazardous materials caused by vehicle accidents or other incidents as requested. Coordinates cleanup of such spills and releases with the responsible party, Haz-Mat and other agencies.

Coordinates and oversees debris cleanup efforts following hurricanes or other major disaster events.

A working knowledge of computers and common software to develop and maintains records, reports, files and logs.

Coordinates special projects as needed.

Additional Duties:

Performs other related work as required.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Two (2) years of college-level coursework in science; or three (3) years’ experience in environmental and hazardous materials programs.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Additional Requirements

Possess the ability to develop a working knowledge of applicable environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate effectively and use computers for completing reports, database management, writing letters, etc.

40 Hour HAZWOPER certification, including Annual 8 Hour Refresher training. Fork Lift Operator Certification.

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Must have normal color vision and hearing (with or without corrective aid).

Must meet all qualifications required to use a respirator and self-contained breathing apparatus.

All employees must attend Seminole County Required Trainings.

Department Specific trainings per position may be required.

Work schedule: Days and hours may vary, with rotating weekend shifts and occasional after-hours work for spill responses, storm debris, and other incidents

Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners

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