Environmental Compliance Tech/Inspector

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

PTO - vacation/sick time

Longevity bonus

Low-cost benefits (health/dental/eye)

Wellness program

Job summary

Orange County Government's Water Reclamation Division seeks an Environmental Compliance Technician/Inspector to perform inspections and sampling to ensure compliance with codes and ordinances. The role supports the wastewater system, grease traps, and hauler operations with independent work under supervision.

Responsibilities include operating sampling equipment, maintaining records, submitting findings, and assisting enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must possess and maintain a Florida Driver's License.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, and math is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect customers and contract/franchise hauler vehicles for compliance with recycling and solid waste ordinances.
• Relocate and set up automated sampling equipment at selected sites.
• Inspect commercial and industrial facilities and grease traps and record inspection findings daily.

Skills

Basic chemistry

Biology

Math

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Florida Driver's License

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

The Water Reclamation Division is responsible for the administration and treatment functions of the wastewater system and the production of reclaimed water at three water reclamation facilities that collectively treat approximately 50 million gallons per day.

The Water Reclamation Division is seeking an organized, self-motivated, team player to fill the position of Environmental Compliance Technician/Inspector. This is a semi-skilled technical position which is responsible for inspection and sampling of grease traps, operation of manual and automated sampling equipment, and review of customer and contract/franchise hauler operations for compliance with County codes and ordinances. The ideal candidate will be proficient in communicating with customers, exhibit a positive attitude, work independently to meet deadlines and complete assignments.

Job Description

General Functions

This key position performs inspections and technical work to ensure compliance with Orange County codes and ordinances for Orange County sewer, solid waste, and recycling customers and contract/franchise haulers, including sampling and inspection of subject users.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the Environmental Coordinator.

Performance is reviewed through observations, reports and results achieved.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

• Inspects customers and contract/franchise hauler vehicles for compliance with recycling and solid waste ordinances.
• Relocates and sets up automated sampling equipment at selected sites.
• Inspecting commercial and industrial facilities and grease traps and records inspection findings on computer database daily.
• Maintains accurate, legible records of samples and inspections, including chain-of-custody logs and other daily paperwork.
• Removes and replaces sanitary sewer manhole covers to conduct inspection and sampling.
• Prepares records of findings for supervisor or applicable boards concerning enforcement actions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must possess and maintain a Florida Driver¿s License.

Preferences

Knowledge of basic chemistry, biology, and math is preferred.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 08/26/2026

Close Date: 09/01/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 012 - From $19.94 to $25.66

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

Orange County Utilities

Water Reclamation Division

4760 West Sand Lake Road

Orlando, FL 32819

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday / 7am - 3:30pm

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.