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Form of work**Close Date: February 7, 2024**
This class provides technical information and assistance regarding the conservation of Natural Resources or administers hazardous waste shipments.
Position will serve as an Environmental Technician working in the Escambia County Water Quality Laboratory. Technicians work at the direction of the Laboratory Manager. The county's laboratory is currently certified through the Florida Department of Health for the following analytic methods: Drinking Water - E. coli, Heterotrophic Plate Count, and Total Coliform. Non-Potable Water -Chlorophyll-a, Color, Enterococci, E. coli, Fecal Coliform, total Coliform, Metals, Kjeldahl Nitrogen, Nitrate, Nitrite, Nitrate-Nitrite, Oil & Grease, Orthophosphate, Total Phosphorus, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids, and Total Residue. Solid and Chemical Materials - Metals, Kheldahl Nitrogen, Oil & Grease, and Total Phosphorus. Laboratory Technicians may also participate in sample collection and other field activities, as directed.
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
