Environmental Technician (Tier 1) (Water Resources)

Hillsborough County•Tampa, FL

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

The ideal candidate will possess an associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science or natural science.

Responsibilities

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.