Environmental Quality Technician

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Office of Administrative Servicesis actively seeking one (1)Environmental Quality Technician.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well In addition to health insurance dental vision life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is technical work at the entry level in inspecting sampling testing and monitoring the natural environment and pollution sources for compliance with federal state and local environmental laws rules and regulations. The work requires knowledge of the techniques methods and procedures used to inspect sample test and monitor the natural environment and pollution sourceswhich involves the use of specialized skills or specialized equipment which is gained through a combination of education training and experience. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing people which are important in dealing with others concerning permitting violations compliance and regulatory assistanceincluding skills of persuasiveness assertiveness and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior change an opinion or turn a situation around.The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards and because of the changing priorities or different situations incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. .The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within ones known experiences. The work is performed in a somewhat uncontrolled environment where there are some risks and hazards but they are generally known predictable and mostly controllable. Operates a motor vehicle and other standard office equipment including personal computers field sampling and testing equipment. The physical demands are moderate and include walking and climbing to conduct field work and lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds.The work is performed under general supervision where the work assignments are varied and although subject to standard practices and procedures the worker is permitted some latitude to set own priorities subject to superiors approval.

Examples of Work

Inspects high risk pollution sources for compliance with federal state and local environmental laws rules and regulations.
Issues tickets and notices to violators of environmental laws rules and regulations.
Drafts referrals for issuance of citations.
Installs adjusts operates and performs routine maintenance on field monitoring sampling and testing equipment.
Collects water air soil and biological samples to assess natural resources and identify potential environmental problems.
Investigates complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws rules and regulations.
Participates in surveys and studies to assess natural resources and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in the air water and soil and drafts reports on findings.
Researches files and records collects and compiles data and prepares inspection and other technical reports.
Utilizes advanced computer applications to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets on data collected and maintains related files and records.
Operates standard office equipment including personal computer using word spreadsheet database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.
Operates a motor vehicle.
Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonvilles competencies.
Performs related work as required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the techniques methods and procedures used to inspect sample test and monitor the natural environment and pollution sources.
Knowledge of federal state and local environmental laws rules and regulations.
Knowledge of basic principles of the natural sciences.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to conduct field inspections and investigations.
Ability to install adjust operate and perform routine maintenance on field monitoring sampling and testing equipment.
Ability to collect water air soil and biological samples.
Ability to participate in surveys and studies and draft reports on findings.
Ability to utilize advanced computer applications databases and spreadsheets.
Ability to maintain files and records and prepare technical reports.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to read and interpret laws rules and regulations and technical publications and manuals.
Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer using word spreadsheet database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

Four (4) years of education and/or experience in inspection sampling testing and monitoring of the natural environment or pollution sources or in related engineering or scientific activities.
Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

A valid drivers license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
Must qualify for prior to appointment obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
Depending on assignment OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification may be required and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

The probationary period for this class is six months.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable the additional forms as noted here: a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veterans preference he or she may file a written complaint within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road Suite 311-K
Largo FL 33778-1630
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Job DescriptionAre you looking for a position with a work/life balance Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment Do you want low and no cost health insurance options If you answered yes to any of these questions you need to complete your application now. Work for th...