Environmental Technician - Recycling - Waste Services Department

Escambia County Solid Waste

  • Pensacola, FL
  • 5 days ago

    Highlights

    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. 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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationPensacola, FL

    Description

    Open Until Filled

    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

    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

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