Environmental Technician (Water Quality) - Land Management Section – Natural Resources Department

**Close Date: November 14, 2025**

This class provides technical information and assistance regarding the conservation of natural resources or administers hazardous waste shipments.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Participates in field assessments to determine levels of potentially harmful or adverse environmental conditions, horticulture, and/or hazardous waste, which involves: gathering physical data; conducting observations and making applicable field notes; collecting samples; performing community surveys; and/or, performing other related activities

Educates, guides, and directs property owners and residents on applicable practices designed to prevent applicable adverse environmental conditions in compliance with applicable regulations and laws

Prepares and maintains a variety of logs, plans, reports, and/or other related written documents in assigned area of responsibility

Responds to inquiries and concerns from interested parties regarding natural resource conservation or hazardous waste issues

Participates in preparing for and facilitating education sessions for the public

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Positions assigned to Water Quality & Land Management Division may be responsible for:

collecting groundwater and surface water samples using recognized Standard Operating Procedures

preparing equipment and supplies for field work and laboratory work

preparing water and sediment samples for analysis

operation and calibration of field equipment and laboratory equipment

operation of laboratory equipment including nutrient analyzer and ICP

performing fecal coliform bacteria analyses of water samples

operation of vehicles and boats with trailers

maintaining maintenance logs for boats and vehicles

participating in environmental education and outreach activities such as Bay Day and Earth Day

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

Associate Degree or two-year technical certificate in an environmental, solid waste management, or conservation related field and up to one year of work experience in an environmental related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):

customer service principles

basic principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility

current environmental issues

mathematical principles

providing customer service

using a computer and related software applications

using applicable tools and equipment of the trade

preparing and maintaining a variety of logs, records, and/or reports

speaking in public

performing mathematical calculations

communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC 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.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to dusts, extreme temperatures, and travel.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

• Medical / Dental / Vision plans

• Prescription coverage

• Employee health clinic

• Employee fitness centers

• Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

• Deferred Compensation Plan

• Flexible Spending Account(s)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Group Life Insurance