Environmental Compliance Officer

Job Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Environmental Compliance Officer to join our dynamic team. In this vital role, you will ensure environmental compliance is maintained with regulations and requirements at the City's Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility and Reverse Osmosis Water Treatment Facility, helping to protect public health and the environment in a City of nearly 30,000 residents. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence environmental compliance initiatives in water and wastewater operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and environmental excellence. Responsibilities Supervises, directs, and evaluates two full time staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, and completing employee performance appraisals. Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed. Reviews water quality and laboratory analytical data and prepare routine reports in various prescribed formats for both facilities on a monthly basis. Prepares more extensive reports in accordance with permit conditions/requirements for regulatory agencies, including FDEP and the SWFWMD, on an annual basis. Reviews reports prepared by others (contracted firms and internal staff) prior to submittal to regulatory agencies. Coordinates water quality and environmental sampling and analysis with contracted laboratories as required. Reviews permits, rules, and procedures regarding environmental compliance. Communicates and coordinates with regulatory agencies regarding inspections, meetings, etc. Requests and evaluates proposals for professional services related to environmental compliance activities. Minimum Qualifications Requires an associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education. Four years of environmental regulatory programs or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Pay:

$71,453.30 - $114,296.70 per year

Work Location:

In person