Environmental Compliance Inspector

City-of-Fort-Lauderdale,-Fl; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Environmental Inspector to perform inspections, collect water samples, and enforce environmental permits to protect public water supply and resources. You will coordinate complaints, respond to spill events, and educate the public on city environmental programs.

A strong background in environmental sciences and related field is required, with valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required in engineering, environmental sciences, or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience enforcing regulations or operating water/wastewater/STORM systems or lab work.
• Must obtain Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire and complete listed certifications within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complaints in Environmental and Regulatory Affairs Program.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with NPDES, cross-connection, wellfield protection and other environmental regs.
• Sample groundwater and surface water for permit compliance and saltwater intrusion monitoring.
• Inspect construction sites and enforce stormwater permit requirements.
• Explain regulations to owners and occupants of residential and commercial properties.

Skills

Public interaction

Inspection experience

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Associate degree in engineering/env sciences

Job description

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Environmental Inspector to perform inspections, collect water samples, and enforce environmental permits to protect public water supply and resources. You will coordinate complaints, respond to spill events, and educate the public on city environmental programs.

A strong background in environmental sciences and related field is required, with valid driver's license.