Utilities Environmental Specialist I,II, III, IV, Senior
Polk County FloridaAbout the role
UTILITIES DIVISION - ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I, II, III, IV, SENIOR - 1 POSITION AVAILABLE
PG 14 - PG 22/NON-EXEMPT
$23.49HR - $52.07HR.
Employee Benefits
- Direct Deposit, Bi-Weekly Pay Checks
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life Insurance
- FRS Retirement
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Education Incentives
- Deferred Compensation Plan
- Wellness Incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free Employee Gym
- Free Employee Health Clinic
Must have the physical, developmental and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts,
responsibilities and duties of the job illustrated below:
The Utilities Division is responsible for public health and safety, as well as safeguarding the
environment, by providing crucial safe water and wastewater services. This position is part of the
team that provides services necessary for human health, economic stability, and overall societal
well-being. At the core of the mission of providing these services includes commitment to providing
excellent customer service to our citizens, business partners, regulatory agencies, and other
county divisions.
MAJOR FUNCTION
Performs specialized professional work implementing the County Utilities Water Quality and
Compliance Program, Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP), and Water Resource Education and
Enforcement Plan. Responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance for water and wastewater
systems, administering grease and pretreatment programs, conducting inspections and enforcement
related to County ordinances, supporting grant funding initiatives, and providing public education
on water resource management. The position requires significant interaction with the public,
regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders and involves both office and field work.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Program Administration
• Plans, implements, and monitors assigned environmental compliance programs including Water
Conservation, Industrial Pretreatment, Grease Management, Environmental Management, Water Quality
Monitoring, Biosolids Management, Abnormal Events reporting, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Coordinates program activities and tracks compliance with regulatory requirements and County ordinances.
Compliance Monitoring & Enforcement
• Conducts inspections and field site visits to evaluate facility compliance, industrial user discharges, grease management requirements, and water resource enforcement activities.
• Investigates violations, documents findings, and supports enforcement actions related to County codes and environmental regulations.
• Maintains monitoring equipment and assists with environmental sampling activities as required.
Data Management & Reporting
• Maintains databases and tracking systems for regulatory compliance, inspections, and monitoring activities.
• Performs data analysis related to water efficiency, water level compliance, and program performance.
• Prepares technical reports and documentation for regulatory compliance and internal management.
Grant Administration
• Research grant opportunities and assists with preparation of grant applications.
• Tracks grant contract requirements, prepares reimbursement requests, and develops required progress reports.
Public Outreach & Education
• Develops and delivers educational presentations and outreach activities promoting water conservation, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship.
• Engages with the public, businesses, and community organizations to increase awareness of water resource programs and regulations.
Administrative & Program Support
• Coordinates with consultants, reviews invoices, tracks project deadlines, and provides updates to administration on program activities.
• May present sworn testimony or evidence during enforcement hearings or court proceedings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
Work responsibilities consist of approximately 60% office and 40% field work. Duties may require work
outside normal business hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, based on
operational needs and public event schedules.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
• Knowledge of envir
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