Environmental Specialist 2 - Air Quality Compliance

Environmental Specialist 2 - Air Quality Compliance

Classification Title:  Environmental Specialist 2, C24

Location: 509 East Avenue South, Clearwater, FL 33756

Schedule:  Flexible shift hours are available. Limited remote work options may be available after 12 months on the job.  

Pinellas County Government is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Specialist 2 to conduct air quality regulatory compliance inspections implementing Federal, State and Local air quality regulations.

This is a professional, technical position performing inspections of both permitted and unpermitted facilities in the field of Air Quality pollution control. Specific program areas include Title V, minor source, and permit by rule facilities as well as asbestos removal and demolition projects.  The position requires the interpretation of complex federal air regulations, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) rules and statutes, and pertinent local regulations.  It also requires informed input on enforcement cases as required on a case by case basis.  Data generated is utilized in control strategies to create a more healthful environment for citizens and guests of Pinellas County. This requires a thorough knowledge of environmental principles and practices.

Our Benefits Rank #1

• 9-11 paid County holidays; 2 floating holidays and 2 personal days (pro-rated); annual leave (accrue 15 days in first year)
• Florida Retirement System : Employees contribute 3% and  the county contributes 6.3%  for regular status employees enrolled in the FRS Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• See contribution breakdown on FRS
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, and a flexible spending account (FSA) option. Click here for more benefits details

Essential Job  Functions

• Perform on-site field inspections of industrial and commercial properties.
• Perform associated data entry into various Microsoft products and internal databases.
• Respond to citizen complaints including odor and particulate emissions.
• Compose a variety of written documents including inspection reports.
• Act as agency/industry liaison and clearly communicate with office staff, the public, and other regulatory agencies.
• Read, interpret and apply complex technical language contained in rules and regulations.
• Perform review of and understand complex reports.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Position Specific Requirements

• A Florida driver’s license
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Experience  - Professional level experience in the field of Air Quality pollution control or a related environmental management discipline.

• A Bachelor's degree with major course work in physical, natural or biological science, anthropology, ecology, environmental engineering, or related field, and two (2) years of professional level experience in the assigned field of environmental management; or
• Six (6) years of professional level experience in the assigned field of environmental management; or
• An equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

Highly Desirable

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to industrial processes and air pollution control techniques.
• Knowledge of EPA air regulations with expertise in Clean Air Act requirements.
• Technical air quality inspector training in a variety of industry types, and basic hazardous materials handling training.
• Good field and computer investigative skills with the ability to document observations both verbally and in writing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and methods of environmental management specific to air pollution regulations.
• Knowledge of national, state and local environmentally related laws, ordinances, codes and regulations;
• Knowledge of advanced mathematics, natural, physical and biological sciences and computer technology;
• Knowledge of scientific research and writing techniques including the use of automated systems for statistical analysis of research data;
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and recognized safety procedures and practices for fieldwork;
• Ability to present ideas and findings clearly and concisely in written, oral and graphic form;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow workers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to understand technical, mathematical, and scientific concepts in the application of Federal, State, and local air quality regulations such as 40 CFR 60 (NSPS), 40 CFR 63 (NESHAP), 40 CFR 75 (Acid Rain) and Chapter 62, F.A.C.
• Good verbal and writing skills and tact are required to resolve problems, explain regulations and diffuse potential confrontational situations.
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a visible emissions evaluation certification within 6 months of hire.
• Must be a non-smoker and submit to periodic physical examinations for medical monitoring.

Physical/Mental Demands

The work requires a medium level of strength occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 

• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. The amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
• Climbing: Ascending or descending ditches or pond banks, ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
• Crawling: Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles.
• Mental acuity: Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Repetitive motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
• Smelling: Ability to detect odors related to potential pollution events.
• Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
• Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Visual acuity: Have close visual acuity such as color differentiation, depth perception, and adequate field vision.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Conditions  

• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to and responsivity to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

This position has supplemental questions. If unable to complete all questions, you may save your answers as a draft during the application process and return at any time prior to the closing date. Please note that the application is complete upon final submission.

Salary : $12 - $140