| Location | Milton, FL |
| Salary | $25.76–$28.33 Per Hour |
Environmental Compliance Specialist
Salary
$25.76 - $28.33 Hourly
Location
Milton, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
01783
Department
Solid Waste
Opening Date
11/02/2026
Closing Date
11/9/2026 4:30 PM Central
General Description
Ensures the County remains in compliance with all FDEP and EPA regulatory guidelines pertaining to the operation of solid waste facilities, groundwater contamination and treatment systems, leachate treatment and disposal, NPDES program, and Title V Emissions Program.
Essential Job Functions
Essential functions are fundamental job duties. They do not include marginal tasks which are also performed but are incidental to the primary functions. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position, nor does every position allocated to the class necessarily perform every duty listed. Personal characteristics required of all employees such as honesty, industry, sobriety and the ability to get along with others, are presumed qualities and may not be listed specifically.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL, VISUAL AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
The physical requirements are that of medium work and include exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; climbing of tall ladders; recurring bending, crouching stooping, stretching reaching or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items up to 50 pounds. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristic and abilities, such as above average agility or dexterity. Requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Requires fingering to include picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling. Required to grasp by applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Required to feel by perceiving attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Required to operate a motor vehicle to conduct inspections.
Requires close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures. Transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes. Requires the ability to differentiate between colors or shades of color.
Requires the expression or exchange of ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly. Requires 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 discriminations in sound.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions and/or is exposed to one or more disagreeable conditions such as irate customers, outdoor weather conditions, excessive noise, extreme temperatures, odor, dust, oils, etc. at least 25% but less than 50% of the work time. The worker is subject to hazards including a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of local, state and federal rules, regulations and ordinances related to environmental protection; environmental sampling procedures and equipment; field techniques and report writing related to contamination assessment, remedial action plans, water quality studies; NPDES/Stormwater Best Management Practices; USEPA Title V Air Emissions regulations and reporting requirements; Landfill Gas Recovery Systems operations and maintenance; monitoring well installation and sub-surface investigations; sites of study, investigation, programs and compliance concerning County landfills, solid waste, disposal sites and other County property; trends and developments in the field.
Required to operate a personal computer and word processing, spreadsheet and/or database programs; calculator to perform statistical calculations; gas analyzers, water level monitoring equipment and water sampling equipment.
Required to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of sites, contamination media, documentation, wastes, environmental design and equipment; read and comprehend a variety of technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals, etc. in moderately complex to highly technical terminology; apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define problems; collect data, establish facts and draw conclusions; express ideas effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of individuals from various professional backgrounds (e.g. legal, biology, chemistry and engineering); establish and maintain working relationship with regulatory entities, employees, contractors and public.
Minimum & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelors Degree in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Engineering or related field; supplemented by two (2) years of progressively responsible experience with environmental monitoring programs; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Experience with Florida groundwater, stromwater and surface-water rules, regulations, permitting and procedures related to solid waste is preferred.
LICENSURE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS:
Requires a valid driver license at the date of hire and maintain said license while employed in this position. Requires or must complete within six (6) months of hire 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental training.
Supplemental Information
Applicants must have at least the minimum educational documentation and/or certifications (requested within the job description) uploaded with their application to be eligible for consideration. Documentation may be uploaded at the time of application, scanned and emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered.
NOTE: The information given on your application will be evaluated against the minimum qualifications of the job description. After all applications are evaluated, your name will be placed on the employment list and sent to appropriate hiring authority for consideration.
The online application and complete job descriptions can be viewed at www.santarosa.fl.gov Complete job descriptions may also be obtained at the Human Resources office located at 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H Milton, FL 32570.
Candidates may be asked to demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the position during the interview process.
A Drug Free Workplace/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER /Veterans Preference will be given in accordance with Florida Statutes.
HOLIDAYS: Employees receive 11 paid holidays.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
0-4 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)
5-9 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 130 hours per year. (5 hours per pay period)
10-14 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 156 hours per year. (6 hours per pay period)
15-19 years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 182 hours per year. (7 hours per pay period)
20+ years - Employee is eligible to earn up to 208 hours per year. (8 hours per pay period)
SICK LEAVE: Employee is eligible to earn up to 104 hours per year. (4 hours per pay period)
HEALTH INSURANCE: Choice between three (3) health plan options.
DENTAL INSURANCE: Employee has the opportunity to purchase dental insurance.
VISION INSURANCE: Plan may be purchased by employees and their eligible family members.
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS: Consists of Health, Dental, Cancer, Short Term and Long Term disability. These benefits may be purchased by employees on a pre-tax basis.
LIFE INSURANCE: FREE policy for $25,000
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE: Employee may purchase additional life and accidental death insurance through group rates.
TAX-FREE SPENDING ACCOUNTS: Tax-free spending accounts to help pay for health care and dependent care expenses.
RETIREMENT: As a Florida Retirement System (FRS) member, employees pay 3% of gross salary on a pre-taxed basis with the County contributing the remaining amount. Eligibility depends on option chosen; either 1 or 8 years to vest.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Tax deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee pays full cost.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Social Security Retirement, Disability, and Insurance Benefits.
CREDIT UNION: Banking services including checking, savings, and loans available per credit union policy.
JURY DUTY: Paid leave for jury duty.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Up to three (3) days leave for death in immediate family.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: FREE confidential counseling and referral service for employees and their families. Three visits per year for each employee and immediate family members.
UNIFORMS: FREE uniforms for those required to wear uniforms.
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Full and partial reimbursement of tuition cost for approved course work.
SICK LEAVE POOL: Paid leave, up to 480 hours, awarded for absence due to health emergency.
01
Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
02
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work within the United States?
03
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
04
If you indicated completion of a degree, please provide your major and/or minor (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
05
Please indicate your years of progressively responsible experience with environmental monitoring programs.
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Please describe your experience with environmental monitoring programs (if none, enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Do you have experience with Florida groundwater, stormwater and surface-water rules, regulations, permitting and procedures related to solid waste?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience with Florida groundwater, stormwater and surface-water rules, regulations, permitting and procedures related to solid waste (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Please indicate your level of proficiency with a computer.
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Do you have experience maintaining a landfill gas monitoring program for compliance?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your landfill gas monitoring program experience (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Do you have experience reviewing and approving the disposal of contaminated soils and special wastes?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please describe your experience reviewing and approving the disposal of contaminated soils and special wastes. (if "No", enter "N/A") in the space provided.
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Have you completed the 40-hour HAZWOPER environmental training?
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Do you have a valid driver license?
Required Question
Employer Santa Rosa County
Address 6495 Caroline Street, Suite H
Milton, Florida, 32570
Phone (850) 983-1948
Website http://www.santarosa.fl.gov