Environmental Specialist II (Ambient Air Monitoring)

Performs advanced technical work directing activities concerninginspecting, sampling, testing, and evaluating in an environmentalpollution control and or permitting program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; and

Two or more years of experience in environmental inspection,sampling, testing or evaluation.

Or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specificcompetencies noted below.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the higheststandards of service.

• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviorsthat establishes trust throughout the organization and with thepublic we serve.

• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership forexcellence through one's personal effectiveness anddedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.

• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Considerable knowledge of environmental inspection, samplingand collection methods.

• Working knowledge of environmental data collection, recording, and laboratory equipment operation andmaintenance.

• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and County environmental pollution control laws and regulations.

• Skill in the use and operation of data collection, recording, andlaboratory equipment.

• Ability to use a computer and related software.

• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.

• Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to developlogical conclusions.

• Ability to organize information into a logical presentationformat.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to work effectively with others.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logicalassignment to the position.

Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activitiesdescribed below.

• Oversees the operation of air monitoring equipment in Hillsborough County by performing routine quality assurance checks, maintenance, and calibrations to ensure sampling equipment complies with federal, state, and local regulations to collect accurate samples.

• Maintains and repairs air monitoring equipment by troubleshooting problems with equipment, ordering replacement parts, and ensuring air monitoring equipment continues to operate as intended.

• Maintains records, compiles reports, and tracks inventory/equipment in order to maintain compliance with federal and state guidelines.

• Collects filters, sample cannisters, and other samples in order tobe processed by the lab.

• Assists in maintaining an inventory of equipment stock (e.g., spare parts and maintenance supplies) for emergencies, equipment failure, etc.

• Operates various tools for equipment maintenance and repair, such as drills, saws, vices, electronic testing equipment, hand tools, air compressors, and air tools.

• Performs basic inside and outside site maintenance at monitoring stations including weed eating, grass cutting, painting, etc. to ensure the air monitoring equipment meets required siting criteria.  

• Represents the agency as part of community outreach.

• Performs other related duties as required.

This classification description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of the duties associated with a particular position. Management may require incumbents to perform job duties other than those contained in this document atany time.

EPC is an alcohol and drug-free work environment.  Employees may be required to take drug and alcohol tests (e.g. - post-accident or reasonable suspicion).  EPC and Hillsborough County follow the guidelines for both Federal and State laws for the testing of drugs including marijuana or the presence of THC.  If an employee tests positive for THC or marijuana, the test will be considered a positive drug test even if an employee uses cannabidiol (CBD) products and/or has a medical marijuana card.