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Environmental Specialist, Senior

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Environmental Specialist, Senior

Salary

$24.86 - $33.65 Hourly

Location

Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07532OC

Department

Natural Resources

Opening Date

04/21/2025

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

This position is associated with the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit in the Division of Natural Resources.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Inspections: Performs inspections, including construction, industrial, commercial, proactive, and complaint-driven issues; inspection of facilities, outfalls, and other physical and geographical features of the stormwater system.

+ Data Collection: Data gathering, reporting, sample collection, and assessment.

+ Education & Training: Public education and training, both municipal personnel and the private sector.

+ Plan Review: Conducts thorough review of erosion control site plans and stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWP3) while participating in the development order process.

+ Educational Materials: Creates, coordinates, and prepares educational materials and provides presentations as required by the NPDES MS4 permit.

+ Regulatory Compliance: Enforces provisions of the Lee County Land Development Code, Chapter 14, and Lee County Landscape Ordinance, 08-08, related to clean water; this includes issuing citations and warnings for related violations. Illicit discharge investigations, resolutions, and enforcement.

+ Procedure Development: Defines procedures through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the NPDES program.

+ Stakeholder Interaction: Interacts with professionals, peers, other regulatory agencies, and the public to achieve permit compliance, which may include a wide variety of information exchange and cooperation.

+ Permit Review: Approves or denies SWP3s as part of the overall Development Order (DO) submittal and notifies Community Development as to the status (again approve/deny) of the Notice of Intent (NOIs). Coordinates and assists with the Division of Natural Resources review comments for DO submittals.

+ Outreach Events: Presents materials related to pollution prevention and water quality improvement at public outreach events.

+ Annual Reporting: Assists in compiling and preparing the annual MS4 report.

+ Pollution Control: Assists with the bacterial pollution control plans for the FDEP verified watersheds, which may include but is not limited to: investigation of County waterways to locate pollutant sources; locate, identify, inspect and inventory private lift stations in the selected water bodies; identify appropriate locations for storm markers and complete installation; and locate, identify and resolve point source pollutant sources.

+ Service Requests: Respond/investigate citizen request for action (RFA) with County staff when necessary. Create and manage databases related to the NPDES program.

+ GIS Support: Assist Lee County Department of Transportation (LDOT) with GIS structure identification and flow direction, including the Division of Natural Resources water quality projects

+ Mapping & Approvals: Creates GIS maps for Division use. Review and approve dewatering requests submitted for discharge into the MS4 through the LDOT right-of-way permitting process.

Education, Experience, Licensing

Minimum Requirements

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in physical, natural, or biological science, environmental science, or a closely related field.

+ Requires one year of natural resources or closely related experience.

Licenses

+ Possession of a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record is required.

+ Possession of the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification or the ability to obtain this certification within three (3) months of hire date.

+ Possession of the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control instructor certification for inspector training classes, or the ability to obtain this certification when a training opportunity becomes available.

+ Possession of the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification or the ability to obtain this certification when a training opportunity becomes available.

Supplemental Information

+ Understanding of Best Management Practices (BMPs) related to stormwater runoff management and the Clean Water Act, specifically as they pertain to compliance with the NPDES MS4 permit requirements.

+ Ability to safely and efficiently operate a motor vehicle and perform field investigations.

+ Demonstrated capability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within a team. Strong time management skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, maintain oversight of current responsibilities, and follow up on outstanding issues.

+ Proficient in using a personal computer for drafting correspondence, updating databases and GIS data, and conducting internet research on relevant topics.

The workdays and hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

01

Could you describe how your educational background and professional experience align with the qualifications required for this role?

02

Do you possess a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification?

+ Yes, I possess a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification.

+ No, I do not possess a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, but will be able to obtain this certification when a training opportunity becomes available.

+ No, I do not possess a Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, nor the ability to obtain this certification when a training opportunity becomes available.

03

Do you possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification, or the ability to obtain this certification within three (3) months?

+ Yes, I possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification.

+ I do not possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification, but have the ability to obtain this certification within three (3) months of hire date.

+ I do not possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector certification, nor the ability to obtain this certification within three (3) months of hire date.

04

Do you possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control instructor certification for inspector training classes?

+ Yes, I possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control instructor certification for inspector training classes.

+ I do not possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control instructor certification for inspector training classes, but will be able to obtain this certification when a training opportunity becomes available.

+ I do not possess the Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control instructor certification for inspector training classes, nor the ability to obtain this certification when a training opportunity becomes available.

05

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

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Lee County Government

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(239) 533-2245

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty

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