Requirements And Preferences
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Specialist to support the Environmental Permitting Division.
Benefits Of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – Bi-weekly Premiums
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
General Description
Serves as a project manager for environmental projects related to regulatory compliance.
Works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental sciences, environmental planning or closely related field.
Requires two (2) years in environmental/natural resource program compliance or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license for duration of appointment.
Preferences
Applicants with knowledge of Broward County and FDEP rules and regulations regarding transportation of discarded hazardous materials, sludge, or biomedical waste, including familiarity with design, construction and operation of hazardous material transfer facilities are preferred.Master's Degree in environmental sciences, environmental planning or closely related field.
2nd Master's or PHD degree in separate but relevant discipline.
OSHA Hazwoper Certification.
1 year experience in POSSE or Winchester.
1 year experience in review, design, construction, or operation of hazardous material transfer facilities.
1 year experience in Field Inspection Techniques and Reporting (hazardous material and biomedical transfer facilities).
1 year employment experience in GIS.
Duties And Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
This position manages the County's hazardous material transfer facility and waste transporters licensing and compliance programs; ensures that the regulatory compliance related to hazardous waste collection, transfer and disposal, is in accordance with rules and regulations; serves as the lead for interpreting, implementing and instructing the new guidelines (Global Harmonization, etc.) outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), State rules and County ordinances. These responsibilities include reviewing license applications, drafting license conditions, conducting inspections and complaint investigations. It may also include initiating enforcement actions as it relates to waste transporters and hazardous material transfer facilities. This position provides principal leadership as a subject matter expert for 8 County hazardous material transfer facilities and approximately 260 waste transporters and manages an average annual revenue to the County exceeding $550,000.
Conducts and coordinate inspections of hazardous material and biomedical transfer facilities. Performs special research and investigates complaints pertaining to environmental problems. Writes detailed inspection reports identifying any deficiencies. Issues appropriate warnings, notices of violation, and/or other enforcement actions, as warranted, against respondents with non-compliance issues and/or violations cited. Participates in hearings concerning violations of federal, state and local laws. Maintains enforcement case files. Coordinates and communicates with owners, developers, attorneys, environmental engineers and consultants, and the general public for the purpose of reviewing design plans and specifications and the issuance of Waste Regulation Program licenses.
Enters and maintains licensing and compliance information into County and State databases. Provides assistance with e-Permits implementation, training and troubleshooting. Develops Standard Operating Procedures to facilitate training in the program. Assists with budget and revenue projections for the fiscal year. Stays abreast of current environmental Federal, State, and local regulations and policies.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of electronic office equipment within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Competencies
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
