Environmental Specialist - WWS

Posting number: 1414550

Department: PW WWS Operations Div Compl

Job classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

Posting type: External

Categories: Environmental Services, Trades, Wastewater

Summary

The Environmental Specialist may be responsible for coordinating field work, compliance testing and monitoring site conditions related to the emergency generator compliance requirements, storage tank program compliance, in addition to tracking, analysis and reporting of data specific to water, wastewater and groundwater sampling at a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for regulatory reporting purposes. Types of reporting include the Consumer Confidence Report, WWTP monthly discharge monitoring report and the Natural Attenuation Monitoring for remediation projects, tracking and compilation of co-generator project, and Fats, Oils, and Grease (FOG) facility data. Reviews compliance related project scopes of work and the coordination of environmental compliance inspections with regulatory agencies, in relation to the storage tank program, air operations permit, and the coordination of special project sampling events. Knowledge of federal and state environmental standards and regulations and understanding of current environmental legislation and regulations.

The Environmental Specialist develops trend graphs and reports and facilitates the sharing of data analysis results pertinent to the divisions operations and maintenance staff, billing meter staff and Water and Wastewater Services project partners and consultants to facilitate timely responses to any observed anomalies and to ensure continued environmental permit compliance and informed decision making. In addition, the Environmental Specialist develops curricula and trains employees.


General Description

Serves as a project manager for environmental projects related to regulatory compliance.

Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental sciences, environmental planning or closely related field.

Requires two (2) years in environmental/natural resource program compliance or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

None.

Must Possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E Driver's License.

Preferences

• Master's Degree in Natural or Environmental Sciences
• Correspondence or vocational school certification in water and or wastewater treatment
• Possession of a Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association Certification- level B, or higher
• Possession of a Water and/or Wastewater Treatment license 
• Possession of a Collections System Operator or Distribution System Operator License
• At least (3) years of experience in regulatory compliance
• At least (1) year of experience in water or wastewater facility compliance and/or regulations
• At least (1) year of experience in public speaking, public outreach, or communication (verbal and written) skills
• At least (1) year of experience in Consumer Confidence Report development
• At least (1) year experience in investigating water quality complaints

Examples of duties

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

Manages projects and consultant coordination including project critical paths, organizing field work, project update meetings; renews/procures contracts, proposals and agre