Environmental Specialist I/II/III

Description

Who We Are

Orlando, The City Beautiful

For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.

This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.

Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.

Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.

Minimum Starting Salary: Environmental Specialist I
$21.11 to 26.92 per hour per hour, depending on qualifications
Environmental Specialist II
$22.29 to 28.43 per hour per hour, depending on qualifications
Environmental Specialist III
$23.54 to 30.02 per hour per hour, depending on qualifications

Nature of Work:

Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental sampling and inspection and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the stormwater and environmental codes of the City. Work is performed under general supervision and employees are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation of applicable codes and EPA regulations. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports and results obtained
Minimum Requirements
Environmental Specialist I :
Associate Degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, limnology, environmental engineering or related field and six months to one (1) year experience in environmental science, preferably including field experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association Stormwater C Certificate, Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 1 Certificate, or equivalent, desired. Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or equivalent, and a Boating Safety Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission required within one year of employment. Valid Florida driver license required

Environmental Specialist II :
Same as Environmental Specialist I, above, except requires three years' experience as specified. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association Stormwater C Certificate, Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 1 Certificate, or equivalent, required within one year of employment. Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Operator Certification, or equivalent, required. Boating Safety Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, required

Environmental Specialist III :
Same as Environmental Specialist I, above, except requires six years' experience as specified. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association Stormwater B Certificate, or Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 2 Certificate, required. Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or equivalent, required. Boating Safety Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission required. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures for Field Activities Certification through TREEO or FDEP-approved organization, required. Must have passed and continue to maintain FDEP's Expert Status [Certification] for Lake Vegetation Index

VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE SUBMITTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits

Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2023 5:00 PM Eastern