Salary Range$25.21-$32.15
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting08-08-2025
Job Summary Starting Salary: Environmental Specialist I S22.61 - $28.83 Environmental Specialist II $23.88 - $30.45 Environmental Specialist III S25.21 - $32.15 Job Description:Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental sampling and inspection and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the Stormwater and environmental codes of the City. Work is performed under general supervision and employees are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation of applicable codes and EPA regulations. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.
Environmental Specialist I MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Industrial Pretreatment - associate degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field, and six months of experience in code enforcement field, inspection field, engineering field, industrial pretreatment field, laboratory field, wastewater maintenance field, wastewater treatment field, the water quality field ; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) Level "C" Certificate, Pretreatment Facility Inspection Certificate desired or must obtain FIPA "C" Certification within one year of employment. A GOAA Secure Area Access I. D. badge is required within ninety (90) days of hire.
Environmental Specialist II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Industrial Pretreatment - associate degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field and three years of experience in code enforcement field, inspection field, engineering field, industrial pretreatment field, laboratory field, wastewater maintenance field, wastewater treatment field, the water quality field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) Level "B" Certificate required; or two additional years of related experience as listed above . A GOAA Secure Area Access I. D. badge is required within ninety (90) days of hire.
Environmental Specialist III MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Industrial Pretreatment - associate degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, environmental science, environmental engineering or related field and six years of experience in code enforcement field, inspection field, engineering field, industrial pretreatment field, laboratory field, wastewater maintenance field, wastewater treatment field, the water quality field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association (FIPA) Level "A" Certificate or FIPA F.O.G. Management Level II required; Florida driver license required. A GOAA Secure Area Access I. D. badge is required within ninety (90) days of hire.
Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.