Environmental Specialist

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CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Environmental Specialist

SALARY:

$60,508.58 - $78,262.81

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works

Opening Date:

05/01/2026

Closing Date:

05/15/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under supervision, this classification is responsible for coordinating, researching, and implementing environmental policies, addressing storm water management, environmental planning, pollution prevention, regulatory compliance, protection of natural resources, and public education. Acts as a liaison with other County departments and public utility companies, assists with all phases of environmental programs including inter-office concerns and call/inquiries from local municipalities and the general public and performs related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Identifies, develops, evaluates and maintains environmental program activities and services that meet policies, procedures and requirements.
 
Assists in identifying key environmental issues and in planning strategies to resolve them.
 
Promotes public environmental awareness and education.
 
Reviews operations for environmental compliance and identifies areas for improvement.
 
Researches and writes reports on new environmental practices.
 
Develops, applies, and monitors environmental programs and policies.
 
Keeps track of assigned program budgets, contracts, and related fiscal responsibilities.
 
Researches and prepares grant applications and related progress documents.
 
Coordinates the training of County staff regarding environmental programs and policies.
 
Provides technical assistance and information by answering inquiries from community agencies, businesses and the public.

Attends meetings concerning local environmental issues.
 
Provides support to local environmental efforts and organizations.

Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.  

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Environmental issues and regulations

• Computer software usage, including Windows, Word and Excel

Skill in:

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Writing reports and grant applications

• Various computer programs including Windows Office Suite and ArcGIS

• Demonstrated decision-making ability and problem solving skills

Ability to:

• Work independently and meet deadlines with limited supervision

• Manage, lead, participate, and schedule multiple activities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals and agencies of the public

• Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

• Share technical ideas and concepts with to a wide range of audiences (businesses, community leaders, etc.) including the public and non-technical personnel

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Speak and understand a language other than English is preferred

• Initiate, coordinate, and implement policies, procedures, and programs to meet agency goals and objectives

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C

Construction site: F/C

Confined space: O

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: N/S

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):

More than 34 pounds: O

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): N/S

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations. 

The TPOAM - Specialized Employees bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process