ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION

Environmental Scientist II (Air Division – Compliance & Enforcement)

(#ENVSC2EPC0) EPCO

$26.09 - $41.00 Hourly

$54,267.20 - $85,280.00 Yearly

Performs professional and technical duties in the office and field related to noise, asbestos, and similar environmental investigations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; and

Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis; and

Possession of a valid Driver's License.

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our 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.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants sampling and testing.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations related to air quality, with an emphasis on noise and asbestos regulations.
• Ability to use a computer and related software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to conduct and interpret test results.
• Ability to use and maintain noise monitoring equipment.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

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 one or more of the activities described below.

• Interacts with residents to document and investigate complaints in all areas of the Air Citizen Response Section, with an emphasis on administering EPC’s Noise Rule (Chapter 1-10).
• Collects noise data in the field, including occasional off-hours monitoring needs.
• Utilizes noise monitoring meters, conducts analysis of acquired data, and drafts corresponding reports.
• Reviews notifications, permit applications, field reviews, complaints and investigations submitted by subordinates and clients.
• Uses aerial photographs for assessing site guidance, continuity of systems, and adjacent land use.
• Prepares and submits detailed reports of activities.
• Represents the agency as part of community outreach.
• Performs other related duties as required.

This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document at any time.

EPC is an alcohol and drug-free work environment. Employees may be required to take drug and alcohol tests (e.g. - post-accident or reasonable suspicion). EPC and Hillsborough County follow the guidelines for both Federal and State laws for the testing of drugs including marijuana or the presence of THC. If an employee tests positive for THC or marijuana, the test will be considered a positive drug test even if an employee uses cannabidiol (CBD) products and/or has a medical marijuana card.