Air Quality Compliance Inspector

About the role

Pinellas County Government is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Specialist to conduct outdoor air quality facility inspections implementing Federal, State and Local air quality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field inspections of industrial and commercial properties.
• Respond to citizen complaints including odor and particulate emissions.
• Compose a variety of written documents including inspection reports.
• Act as agency/industry liaison and clearly communicate with office staff, the public, and other regulatory agencies.
• Read, interpret and apply complex technical language contained in rules and regulations.
• Perform review of and understand complex reports.
• Perform related work as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.
• Remote Work Policy: This position requires employees to live within a 60-mile radius of Pinellas County and maintain the ability to report to the assigned worksite as needed.
• Environmental Specialist 1: Anticipated salary range is $22.01 to $28.61.
• Environmental Specialist 2: Anticipated salary range is $25.12 to $32.65.

Qualifications

• Environmental Specialist 1: Bachelor's Degree with major course work in environmental, physical, natural or biological science, engineering, or related field AND One (1) year of professional field/office experience working in environmental programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.
• Environmental Specialist 2: Bachelor's Degree with major course work in environmental, physical, natural or biological science, engineering, or related field AND Two (2) years of professional field/office experience working in environmental programs; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.

Skills

• Air Pollution Control: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods related to industrial processes and air pollution control techniques.
• Regulatory Expertise: Knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) air regulations with expertise in Clean Air Act requirements.
• Technical Training: Technical air quality inspector training in a variety of industry types, and basic hazardous materials handling training.
• Investigative Skills: Good field and computer investigative skills with the ability to document observations both verbally and in writing.

Benefits

• Retirement: Members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• Deferred Compensation Programs: Various perks including deferred compensation programs and wellness centers.