Overview At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida. The Water Division ensures a safe and reliable water supply for all of Orange County Utilities' customers. The Water Division operates three regional water supply facilities and nine satellite water supply facilities that collectively produce approximately 60 million gallons per day. Water Reclamation Division is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Environmental Coordinator (Environmental Compliance). This position is a highly responsible professional and technical work coordinating functions related to compliance, enforcement and research on environmental matters. It also coordinates enforcement and environmental studies and research work for the Orange County Utilities Department. Job Description General Functions This position is a highly responsible professional and technical work coordinating functions related to compliance, enforcement and research on environmental matters. The position also coordinates enforcement and environmental studies and research work for the Orange County Utilities Department. Work is performed independently and is subject to the review of the Supervisor for conformance with state and local legislation, contract obligations, and the Board of County Commissioners objectives. Representative Duties/Assignments Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification. * Schedules and performs inspections of commercial, private and industrial facilities within the County's sewer service area including sample collection planning and rescheduling and performing environmental field tests. * Supervises all program staff and participates in the investigative process to determine commercial and/or industrial facility compliance with Federal/State/County requirements related to wastewater discharges. * Communicates with commercial and residential customers, waste haulers, other utility department sections, county agencies, and other agencies as needed to effectively implement and enforce regulatory & program requirements to respond to queries, complaints or investigative requests. * Investigate and identify noncompliance discharge sources into the County's wastewater system, implement and enforce infractions, periodically reviews violator's compliance status and directs necessary action to achieve compliance. * Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering or a related discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in environmental protection or an equivalent combination of a closely related education and experience. Preferences * Prefer applicants with experience in administering regulatory programs for water or wastewater. * Computer software knowledge * Experience with KRONOS, MAXIMO and GIS programs * Knowledge of reviewing plumbing blueprints * Knowledge of wastewater infrastructure Application Deadline Open Date: 07/22/2024 Close Date: 08/07/2024 This posting is subject to close without prior notice. Salary Information Pay Grade: 018 - From $29.50 to $38.36 FLSA Status: Exempt Placement based on Education and Experience Sign-on Incentive This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at: http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives Benefits * 10 paid holidays including afloating holidays annually. * 18 days paid time off per year. * Longevity bonus based on years of service. * 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. * Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. * Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. * Participation in the Florida Retirement System. * Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. * Free access to Orlando Magic gyms for the whole family, free access to County Wellworks gyms. * Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. * Tuition reimbursement program. * Earn service time to forgive student loans. For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx Veterans Preference If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder. Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception. Educational Requirements If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense. Address Address Orange County Utilities Water Reclamation Division South Water Reclamation Facility (SWRF) 4760 Sand Lake Road Orlando, FL 32819 Notes Notes Working Hours:40 Monday - Friday / 8:00am- 5:00pm Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.