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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION

Environmental Scientist II (Air Division – Citizen Response/Air Analysis)
(#ENVSC2EPC0) EPCO
$26.11 - $41.00 Hourly
$54,308.80 - $85,280.00 Yearly


Performs professional and technical duties in the office and field related to asbestos, noise, open burn and similar environmental investigations, while also supporting enforcement and budget/finance/grant management needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; and
Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis; and
Possession of a valid Driver's License.
Or
An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•    Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service.
•    Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
•    Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
•    Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

•    Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants’ sampling and testing.
•    Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations related to air quality, including asbestos, open burn and noise regulations.
•    Ability to use a computer and related software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
•    Ability to conduct and interpret test results.
•    Ability to use and maintain noise monitoring equipment.
•    Ability to work effectively with others.
•    Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

REPRESENTATIVE 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 one or more of the activities described below.

•    Interacts with residents to document and investigate complaints in all areas of the Air Citizen Response Section, including administration of EPC’s Noise Rule (Chapter 1-10).
•    Supports enforcement activities through creation of legal documents and subsequent case management.
•    Assists in assessment, tracking and management of the Division’s budget/finance, grants and contracts.
•    Assists in collection and analysis of noise data from the field, including occasional off-hours monitoring needs.
•    Reviews demolition/renovation notifications related to potential asbestos impacts and conducts inspections of sites associated with these activities.
•    Reviews open burn authorization applications, conducts complaint investigations, and performs corresponding field inspections.
•    Uses aerial photographs and GIS for research and investigation of environmental projects.
•    Prepares and submits detailed reports of activities.
•    Represents the agency as part of community outreach.
•    Ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift and move equipment, and work outdoors when needed to perform job duties.
•    Performs other related duties as required.