Environmental Technician (Tier 1) (Water Resources)

Job Overview

Performs field, laboratory and/or office duties conducting routine collection of air/water samples.

Salary

$34,320 - $61,817

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural science. Must be willing to work during emergency events and will be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis.

Core Competencies

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the 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.

Tier 1

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• Performs various field environmental sampling and collection duties.
• Performs minor field and/or laboratory maintenance duties to maintain the proper operation of monitoring and recording instruments.
• Monitors incoming solid waste at disposal facilities for acceptability and presence of hazardous waste, keeps records and reports violations.
• May serve violation notices or levy surcharges for noncompliance as applicable.
• Inspects incoming solid waste at landfills and prepares reports on contents by type, volume, and composition.
• Initiates actions for the removal of hazardous or undesirable material from landfills.
• Performs various laboratory and field duties involving routine installation and calibration, minor maintenance and operation of both instruments and related equipment of limited complexity utilized in an environmental monitoring program.
• Performs input, verification and compilation of computer generated data in support of environmental monitoring programs.
• May supervise the work of and/or train lower level technicians.
• May provide assistance and information to the public on disposal and recycling options available within the county.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job Specifications

• Knowledge of environmental sampling and collection methods.
• Knowledge of environmental data collection and recording procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
• Skill in the use and operation of environmental data collection and recording instruments and equipment.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Ability to identify and differentiate hazardous, non-hazardous, and recyclable solid waste material.
• Ability to use a computer and related software.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
• Ability to work effectively with others.

Physical Requirements

• Work is typically performed in a laboratory or out in the field (environmental sites, landfills, etc.)
• May be required to work in subtropical climate.
• Work requires walking, standing, stooping, and bending.

Work Category

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Minimum Qualifications Required

• Associate degree in Natural Science; OR
• An equivalent combination of education (not less that possession of a High School diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above; AND
• Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License.

Emergency Management Responsibilities

In the event of an emergency or disaster, an employee may be required to respond promptly to duties and responsibilities as assigned by the employee’s department, the County’s Office of Emergency Management, or County Administration. Such assignments may be for before, during or after the emergency/disaster.

Career Progression

Employees in this classification that acquire the competencies and minimum qualifications for the next tier will be able to apply for promotional opportunities through a competitive selection process. Employees will not automatically be upgraded to the next tier. Reclassifying a position is based on business need and financial impact and is not based solely on the job competencies or qualifications of the incumbent.