Utilities Compliance Specialist City of Palm Bay, FL - 2.5 Palm Bay, FL Job Details Full-time $59,326 - $97,888 a year 11 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description

MINIMUM TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

May be eligible for sign-on bonus: 1 year of relevant experience: up to $750 2 years of relevant experience: up to $1,500 3 or more years of relevant experience: up to $2,500 Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Natural Science, or a closely related field plus three (3) years of verifiable work experience related to environmental, health and safety required. An Associate Degree in the fields listed above plus five (5) years of verifiable work experience will also be considered. Must possess a valid Florida's Driver's License and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to complete

HAZWOPER

environmental training (40 hr.) within 12 months of hire. Ability to obtain two (2) certifications in the following disciplines: Environmental, Safety, Assets, Sustainability, or Lean Principals Management within 18 months of hiring.

EMERGENCY DECLARATION STATUS

Code 3 : Non-essential employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency but may be required to work during an undeclared emergency or in the aftermath of an event associated with a declared emergency. On an incident by incident basis, the employee's Department Head will make the determination when the employee will be required to work and if they are re-assigned based on the needs of the City.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under general supervision, work involves the coordination and performance of technical and administrative work for routine and emergency reporting functions, safety concerns for water and wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution, wastewater collections and plant maintenance systems. Work also involves monitoring activities in the performance of environmental programs, compliance review and inspection of environmentally affected sites, implementation of environmental site evaluations, environmental regulation research, hazardous materials collection or management, and record-keeping and data coordination. Reports to Utilities Compliance Division Manager

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist Superintendents with records retention/storage following

FDEP/EPA

regulations. Maintain spreadsheets, tables, charts, and updates a database of operational data. Work with management to coordinate and maintain documentation of SOP manuals for operations, maintenance, safety, and regulatory compliance. Schedules new employees for safety orientation and works with supervisors to ensure new employee training compliance. Conduct routine safety and security inspections of employee work-sites and makes recommendations for corrective actions if warranted. Administer an on-going safety inspection program. Conduct internal audits and investigation for non-compliance and document investigations, maintains related records, and prepares reports as required. Identifies safety training needs and conducts safety and health training courses to make employees aware of job hazards and unsafe work practices Maintains and Supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of new and existing Integrated Systems and Sustainability Programs. Maintains and analyzes data to determine root cause and monitors the development of recommended new methods to improve effectiveness. Perform inspections of groundwater wells, water, wastewater treatment facilities, and other environmental sites to comply with regulations, planning, or monitoring purposes. Monitor changes to laws and regulations, compliance-related development, and disseminate pertinent information to the affected parties to ensure compliance. Establishes and maintains effective communications with regulatory entities, superintendents, staff, and the public. Prepare detailed reports, including site selection studies, environmental and social impact assessments, compliance audits, departmental trends, and regulatory reviews. Prepare and present presentations of awareness programs to increase the target audience's understanding. Assists with environmental emergency report preparation, permits, and regulatory notifications. Identifies safety training needs and conducts safety and health training courses to make employees aware of job hazards and unsafe work practices. Serves as department safety representative on the City's Safety Committee.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs other related work as required. This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary that are a logical assignment to the position. This position is General Non-Exempt and is covered under Personnel Policies and the Administrative Code.

Health Insurance:

Health care plan options include HDHP, OAPIN and OAP through Cigna.

Dental Insurance:

Dental coverage is offered in three plans that include

DHMO & PPO

High/Low plans.

Vision Insurance:

Vision coverage includes an annual eye exam, frames and lenses or contact lenses in lieu of eyeglasses.

Life Insurance:

The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with life insurance in the amount of one time their annual base salary at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost up to the Guaranteed Issue amount of $250,000.

Dependent/Spouse Life Insurance:

The City of Palm Bay provides each employee with dependent/spouse life insurance in the amount of $5,000 per dependent at no cost. Additional coverage is available at the employee's cost.

Short Term Disability:

Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's annual base salary during a short-term disability period not to exceed 26 weeks.

Long Term Disability:

Coverage pays 66 2/3% of employee's salary at time of disability after a 180 consecutive day waiting period.

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan:

City contributes a base of 3%. Employees may contribute up to 6% and the City will match the employees contribution.

Holidays:

11 holidays and 1 birthday holiday and 1 floating holiday.

Paid Leave:

Accrue 96 hours of vacation and sick leave per year. Accrued vacation hours increase after 10 years of service.