Environmental Compliance Inspector – Tank Systems

Other; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Specialist I at the Florida Department of Health in Polk County conducts routine compliance inspections of regulated storage tank systems under the Stationary Tanks Inspection Program. The role documents violations, follows up on non-compliance items, and coordinates with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The position requires knowledge of storage tank construction and operation, familiarity with Florida Administrative Code 62-761 and 62-762, and robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering with two years of relevant environmental protection or health experience.
• OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER certification and annual 8-hour recertification.
• Valid Florida Class E Driver's License.
• Knowledge of construction, operation, inspection or maintenance of mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and with the general public.
• Possible certification required in Food Protection or OSTDS.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance inspections of regulated storage tank systems.
• Document violations identified during inspections.
• Follow up on non-compliance items and coordinate with the Department of Environmental Protection.
• Apply knowledge of storage tank construction and operation to assess compliance.

Skills

Independent work

Public interaction

Mechanical systems knowledge

Environmental compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering

Job description

Environmental Specialist I at the Florida Department of Health in Polk County conducts routine compliance inspections of regulated storage tank systems under the Stationary Tanks Inspection Program. The role documents violations, follows up on non-compliance items, and coordinates with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

The position requires knowledge of storage tank construction and operation, familiarity with Florida Administrative Code 62-761 and 62-762, and robust