Environmental Specialist I - 64061189

Other; Lake Wales (FL); In loco; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Independent work

Public interaction

Mechanical systems knowledge

Environmental compliance

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering

Descrizione del lavoro

Environmental Specialist I with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County performs compliance inspections of regulated storage tank systems under the Stationary Tanks Inspection Program. The role involves routine facility inspections, documentation of violations, follow-up on non-compliance items, and coordination with the Department of Environmental Protection. The position requires detailed knowledge of storage tank construction and operation, Florida Administrative Code chapters 62-761 and 62-762, and environmental compliance procedures.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering with two years of professional 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 effectively with the general public
• Possible certification required in Food Protection or Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS)