Environmental Protection Specialist

6 days ago

Sarasota, Florida, United States Sarasota County Government Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist to join our team at Sarasota County Government. As a key member of our Planning and Development Services department, you will play a crucial role in supporting the community and preserving our natural resources.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate citizen concerns and pollution incidents relating to water and air quality and pollution sources.
  • Conduct proactive field assessments for potential violation concerns.
  • Conduct field testing and sampling to determine compliance with permits and water quality standards.
  • Determine the extent of code violations and prepare enforcement documents along with supporting documentation.
  • Act as a code enforcement official in bringing cases before the Special Magistrate and testify, as necessary, in other hearings or court proceedings.
  • Interact extensively with homeowners, businesses, responsible parties, and government agencies, as appropriate, to provide information, discuss concerns and findings, and effect resolutions and remedial actions.
  • Independently conduct stormwater compliance inspections of Sites of Industrial Activity and permitted facilities to monitor compliance with County and NPDES Stormwater regulations.
  • Conduct follow-up inspections.
  • Participate in educational outreach activities and provide presentations.
  • Organize data for the county's annual NPDES MS4 report to the State.
  • Provide your Supervisor with data for performance measures.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the biological or physical sciences or related field AND two (2) years of professional experience.
  • OR Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in the biological or physical sciences or related field AND one year of professional experience.
  • OR Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • HAZWOPER, F.A.C.E. Fundamentals of Code Enforcement, and/or Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sediment Control Inspectors certification.
  • FSA Stormwater Operator Level one or two (2) certification.
  • Experience with using Accela, GIS, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary range of $52,000.00 to $56,000.00 based on experience, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS), and many more. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days, and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service.

About Sarasota County Government:

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents, and strengths that make us different. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain, and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is inclusive, diverse, and respectful of all employees.

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