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Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for protecting the environment? We're hiring an Environmental Specialist III – Regulated Storage Tank Compliance Inspector to schedule and perform compliance inspections at facilities with aboveground and/or underground petroleum and mineral acid storage tanks. In addition, this crucial role serves as a key resource in helping tank owners and operators understand state regulations and best practices.

Your guidance will empower our community to enhance its compliance efforts, contributing significantly to the protection of Florida’s soil and groundwater resources. This role offers a starting salary of $56,139.20, with the potential to earn up to $75,774.40 based on experience. ​ Apply today and join us in a career that promises not only growth and stability but also a chance to make a substantial difference in environmental protection!

About the Position

As the first line of defense in protecting our environment, you will see the real-world impacts of your work in Environmental Sciences every day.

If selected, you will...

+ Coordinate and conduct installation, routine, and closure inspections of petroleum and mineral acid storage tanks per Florida regulations (Chapters 62-761 and 62-762, F.A.C.).

+ Visually inspect tank systems and analyze inspection data, operability testing reports, and financial responsibility documents to determine compliance and prepare regulatory documentation.

+ Maintain and update FDEP and county databases; Document violations and perform Compliance Assistance and Referral activities as required.

+ Advise Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on compliance issues and participate in regulatory meetings and conferences.

+ Provide regulatory guidance to property & tank owners & operators; investigate tank-related complaints.

+ Review Storage Tank Permits for compliance with FDEP and County regulations.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

+ Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (No weekends!)

About You

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

+ Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related field -WITH- three (3) years of related professional experience.

+ OR - Master's degree may substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

+ OR- Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.

+ Valid Florida driver’s license

Physical Demands: Employees in this role must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $56,139.20 and can rise to $75,774.40, depending on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) for additional information.

+ Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.

+ Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)​​

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Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

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