DescriptionENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION
Environmental Scientist II (Air Division – Citizen Response/Compliance)
(#ENVSC2EPC0) EPCO
$26.09 - $41.00 Hourly
$54,267.20 - $85,280.00 Yearly
Performs professional and technical duties in the office and field related to asbestos, noise, open burn and similar environmental investigations/monitoring.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; and
Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis; 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-specific competencies noted below.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• 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.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
• Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants’ monitoring, sampling and testing.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations related to air quality, including asbestos, open burn and noise regulations.
• Ability to use a computer and related software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to conduct and interpret test results.
• Ability to use and maintain noise monitoring equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
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.
• Interacts with residents to document and investigate complaints in all areas of the Air Citizen Response Section, including administration of EPC’s Noise Rule (Chapter 1-10).
• Collects noise data in the field, including occasional off-hours monitoring needs.
• Utilizes noise monitoring meters, conducts analysis of acquired data, and drafts corresponding reports.
• Reviews demolition/renovation notifications related to potential asbestos impacts and conducts inspections of sites associated with these activities.
• Reviews notifications, open burn authorization applications, field reviews, complaints and investigations submitted by subordinates and clients.
• Uses aerial photographs for assessing site guidance, continuity of systems, and adjacent land use.
• Prepares and submits detailed reports of activities.
• Represents the agency as part of community outreach.
• Assist the Air Monitoring Section in sample collection, special projects, and other duties as needed, including occasional shift adjustment to early morning/afternoon start/end time to meet program needs.
• Ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift and move equipment, and work outdoors when needed to perform job duties.
• Performs other related duties as required.