Environmental Specialist (Tier 2) - Solid Waste

Job Overview

Performs technical work directing activities concerning inspecting, sampling, testing, and evaluating in an environmental pollution control and/or permitting program.

Salary

Hiring Range (annual) $45,011 – $58,510, salary based on qualifications and experience.

Ideal Candidate

The Hillsborough County Solid Waste Management Department is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support operations at the Southeast County Landfill, an active Class I municipal solid waste disposal facility. This position is responsible for conducting waste screening and sorting activities to identify prohibited, unauthorized, or recyclable materials entering the landfill while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations. Responsibilities include performing routine inspections, documenting findings, assisting with regulatory reporting, monitoring landfill operations for permit compliance, coordinating with landfill staff and contractors, and supporting environmental programs and special projects.

The Environmental Specialist will conduct field inspections, investigate and document environmental concerns, maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and assist with regulatory inspections and audits. The position also works closely with operations personnel to ensure waste is managed in accordance with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) regulations, permit requirements, and County policies.

The ideal candidate is safety-focused, detail-oriented, and possesses strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Candidates should be comfortable working in an active landfill environment, interacting with customers, contractors, and regulatory agencies, and utilizing databases, spreadsheets, and word processing software to maintain records and prepare reports. Experience with environmental compliance, solid waste operations, waste screening, or landfill operations is preferred. The ability to speak Spanish is preferred but not required.

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• Generous PTO & Holiday Plan

• Health Plans

• Health Savings Account

• Dental & Vision Plans

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Cafeteria Benefit

• Life Insurance

• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance

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 2

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 some or all of the activities described below.

• May supervise activities and personnel engaged in an environmental evaluation, enforcement and/or permitting program.
• Formulates and recommends policies and procedures to ensure the maximum utilization of personnel and to increase program effectiveness.
• Reviews and participates in difficult or complex field tests and evaluation projects.
• May perform routine laboratory analyses and interpret results, as needed.
• Develops improved techniques, studies new developments, and tests new methods.
• Reviews new developments in instrumentation and analytical techniques.
• Performs other related duties as required. 

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