Hillsborough County Civil Service Board

Bulletin-ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I Bulletin

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

(See notes: Open & Closed Recruitment)

Recruitment #A1922-00-o16562

Date Opened:

11/6/2009 11:59:00 AM

Filing Deadline:

11/20/2009 11:59:00 AM

Salary:

$31,512.00 - $50,044.00/year

Department:

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSI

Job Type:

Open Recruitment

Employment Type:

Full-Time

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MAJOR FUNCTION

Performs technical field and office work inspecting, sampling, testing, and evaluating in an environmental pollution control program.

MAJOR DUTIES

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

Investigates complaints on environmental pollution matters, conducts surveys, performs field sampling and testing to detect violations of applicable County and State laws.

Operates field test equipment and records test results.

Determines the effect of pollution on plant and animal life.

Assists in performing routine laboratory analyses and tests and interpreting results.

Maintains inspection records and prepares narrative and statistical reports.

May serve violation notices or subpoenas as required.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and County environmental pollution control laws and regulations.
Working knowledge of environmental inspection, sampling and collection methods.
Skill in the use and operation of environmental collection, recording, and laboratory equipment.
Ability to plan, organize, and supervise the work of others.
Ability to collect, organize, and evaluate data and to develop logical conclusions.
Ability to organize information into a logical presentation format.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Note: Minimum Qualifications MUST be attained before the recruitment ending date.

Graduation from an accredited four year degree granting college or university with a major in a Natural Science.

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An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university; and One year of experience in environmental inspection or evaluation, or in the operation of environmental monitoring equipment.

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Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate; and
Two years of experience in environmental inspection or evaluation, or in the operation of environmental monitoring equipment.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AT TIME OF APPLICATION

If you believe that you qualify for this position based upon education or training you have received, you will be required to provide a copy of your official college transcripts or copy of diploma from the accredited college/university, and/or a copy of a certificate indicating your successful completion of any required training, before your qualifications will be evaluated.

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Note: If you will be faxing copies to the Civil Service Office, please include your full name and last four digits of your social security number, and fax the required documents to (813) 272 - 5620.

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SELECTION PROCESS

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Application Screening (Civil Service Office)
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Performance Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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Written Exam, if required (Civil Service Office)
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Establish List (Civil Service Office)
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Department Selection Interviews (Hiring Agency)
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Background Investigation (Hiring Agency)
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Job Offer (Hiring Agency)

CONCLUSION

OPEN AND CLOSED�RECRUITMENTS:� We are running concurrent Closed (Internal) and Open recruitments. Internal candidates on a closed eligibility list must be considered first, prior to a selection being made from the open eligibility list. To be considered for the same classification under Open recruitment, internal candidates must also apply under the open recruitment process.

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VETERANS' PREFERENCE:� Preference will ONLY be entitled upon initial appointment for eligible veterans and eligible spouses of veterans. Documentation to support entitlement to preference MUST be provided at the time of application.

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DRUG-FREE WORK PLACE:� The employers of Hillsborough County have implemented a drug-free workplace and all offers of employment are conditioned on job applicants successfully passing a drug test.

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NOTE: Depending on the agency of employment, individuals hired may be required to review Hillsborough County driving eligibility criteria and acknowledge their understanding of its provisions.

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NOTE: Employees are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters affecting the County.� They are required to work in their normal job duties or other activities within their skills and capabilities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with existing rules and procedures.

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EXAMINATION: Applicants will be competitively rated on the basis of their training and experience.�

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