City of Jacksonville
Environmental Quality Technician
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Job Description
- Req#: 3756026
- 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 Jacksonville’s competencies.
- Performs related work as required.
- 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.
- Four 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.
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution is preferred.
- A valid driver's 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.
- The probationary period for this class is six months.
Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four 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 Neighborhoods Department is actively seeking one (1) Environmental Quality Technician.
Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 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 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 sources which 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 assistance including 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 superior's approval.
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If claiming veteran's 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: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 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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