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Environmental Specialist - Sarasota County Government, FL (ID: 346144) |
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Title | Environmental Specialist |
Type | Planning,Zoning and Development Services |
Date Posted | 2019-12-09 |
City / Organization | Sarasota County Government, FL |
Website | Click Here for the Position Listing |
Email Contact | halderson@scgov.net |
Description | US News & World Reported that Sarasota, Florida is the number 1 place in Florida and Number 18 in the country for best places to live. We need your help to create wonderful experiences for residents and vacationing guests navigating Sarasota. We have an opening and you can join this dedicated high-performing team of County professionals. Enjoy great benefits including the Florida Retirement System (FRS), Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System and many, many more such as optional insurance options for Accident, Cancer, Long Term Care and Identity Theft and award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at 7 Sarasota County Government locations.
Environmental Specialist Coordinates the permitting for wastewater treatment facilities and collection/transmission systems and compliance inspections. Tracks facility capacity, reviews, comments, and issues permits, transfers, and modifications. Ensures that wastewater facilities adequately protect the environment and protects water resources by stopping and reducing contamination of groundwater, surface water, and stormwater. Coordinates Beach Action Response Team, rain barrel and fertilizer projects. Duties:
Click Here to View Our Benefits Guide Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering or a related field and three (3) years of professional experience. A Master’s Degree in related discipline may substitute for one year of experience. Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree. A valid Driver’s License is required. Preferred Qualifications:
Job Based Competencies: General office equipment, various field testing and sampling equipment
Hours: 8:00 am. - 5:00 pm. Monday through Friday. There may be some after normal business hours or on the weekend.
Physical Demands: Must occasionally lifts/moves up 50 pounds. Employee can use a handling device or work with another team member to lift/move excessive poundage.
Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application. Drug Free Work Environment EOE/AA/ADA |