Deputy Sheriff- Lateral

About the role

This class performs scientific and technical evaluations, assesses environmental conditions, and administers County environmental protection programs.

Responsibilities

• Performs field assessments to determine levels of potentially harmful or adverse environmental conditions, horticulture, and/or hazardous waste, which involves: gathering physical data; conducting observations and making applicable field notes; collecting samples; performing community surveys; and/or, performing other related activities.
• Receives, investigates, analyzes, and resolves a variety of environmental, construction, health, and/or illness issues and/or complaints related to assigned area of responsibility; recommends appropriate enforcement actions for non-compliant organizations.
• Participates in a variety of environmental testing, sampling, and analysis activities in assigned area of responsibility; monitors data quality by ensuring compliance with quality assurance/control protocols.
• Responds to inquiries and concerns from the public, other governmental agencies, internal departments, and/or other interested parties regarding environmental issues.
• Reviews, prepares, and maintains a variety of reports, records, assessments, plans, and/or other scientific data; may submit reports and records to applicable Federal, state, and/or local governmental entities.
• Participates in the evaluation and improvement of environmental programs; assists in developing plans, policies, and procedures.
• Participates in monitoring and procuring supplies, equipment, and parts; ensures the proper calibration and use of applicable equipment.
• Participates in/on a variety of meetings, professional and educational training sessions, committees, and/or task forces.
• Affords assistance with budget preparation and administration; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in an environmental or physical science or related field, and one to two years of experience in natural resources, solid waste, environmental soil, water, or marine management field; or
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D.) and seven to eight years of experience that includes technical work or code enforcement; or,
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements

• SCUBA Diver Certification and Water Safety Certification if working in marine construction and artificial reef permitting and compliance;
• Valid Florida boat operator’s license if performing marine or water quality work;
• 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations & Emergency Response certification if working in hazardous or solid waste;
• Valid driver’s license.

Knowledge

• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
• Sampling equipment and methods;
• Scientific laboratory analysis principles and protocols;
• Chemistry principles;
• Mathematical concepts;
• Applicable tools and equipment utilized in assigned area of responsibility;
• Principles and practices of assigned environmental area;
• Customer service principles;
• General sanitation principles;
• Environmental health principles;
• Public facility inspection principles;
• Safety principles.

Skills

• Using a computer and applicable software programs;
• Using applicable tools and equipment in assigned area of responsibility;
• Conducting sampling and/or testing;
• Recognizing potential safety hazards;
• Providing customer service;
• Inspecting sites;
• Managing and analyzing data;
• Giving presentations;
• Collecting, compiling, and interpreting data;
• Interpreting and applying applicable codes, regulations, laws, and/or standards;
• Troubleshooting problems;
• Managing time;
• Investigating complaints;
• Documenting findings;
• Reading and interpreting maps, nautical charts, site plans, blueprints, schematics, and/or other related technical documents;
• Preparing reports;
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Supplemental Information

• Physical Requirements: Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Supplemental Information

• Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.

Supplemental Information

• Employees have flexibility in choosing a benefit package that meets their personal needs.

Escambia County employee benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Florida Retirement System
• Paid time off
• Tax savings through flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care needs
• Tuition reimbursement assistance
• No cost Employee Assistance program
• Voluntary benefits are also available

Required Question

• Do you possess such a degree?
• If yes, please indicate your level of education to include, school, degree, dates and field of study.
• This position requires a minimum of three years experience with horticulture (plant identification, Best Management Practices, FL Friendly Landscaping Principles, etc.).
• Please describe your knowledge and experience in detail including where obtained.
• Please describe your experience with preparing and giving Power Point presentations.
• Please describe your experience with preparing flyers, handouts and other promotional literature.
• Please describe your experience with writing educational publications and newletter articles.
• Please describe your experience with teaching/lecturing large groups of people.
• Are you willing/available to work irregular hours?
• Are you a current Escambia County BCC employee?