What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Program Specialist position at Pinal County?
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- An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
- Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
- 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Ten Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
- 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
- Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
- Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
- Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
- Comprehensive Wellness Program
- Quarterly Wellness Challenges
- Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
- Vaccination Clinics
- Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
- Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
- Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
- Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
- Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
- Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
- Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
- Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Alternative Work Schedules
- Telehealth
- Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
- Employee Assistance
- Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
- Civil Service Leave
- VanPool Options
- Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
- Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
- Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance
Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employee
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JOB SUMMARY
Perform a variety of technical functions for the Pinal County Air Quality Program, including inspect and investigate environmental issues and complaints, review and issue over the counter permits, interpret and apply federal, state and local air quality regulations, maintain ambient air monitoring systems and equipment, administer the Pinal County Travel Reduction Program (TRP), updates websites, bulletin boards, and other information/outreach tools under basic supervision. The position includes three (3) individual tracks, Dust Inspector, Monitoring Technical, and Travel Reduction which are further described in the Example of Duties below.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Conduct community outreach events, information fairs, and educational and training events to advise the community of environmental control regulations and issue.
- Enforce all safety rules and regulations, report safety hazards, equipment problems, repair needs, security issues, and emergency situations.
- Cross-train in additional Environmental Program skills and functions.
- Educate public and business entities with regards to air quality non-attainment and attainment regulations.
- Maintain personal certificates and further education requirements needed to remain qualified for position.
- Resolve problems within scope of authority and training.
- To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Perform a variety of technical functions for the Pinal County Air Quality Program to control and verify compliance with environmental quality regulations and standards.
- Resolve problems within scope of authority and training.
- Inspect individual and commercial properties, investigate air quality complaints and work sites, complete technical reports, and counsel offenders to comply with regulations and rules.
- Review and process asbestos and dust and burn permits.
- Monitor and inspect individual and commercial properties and job sites and enforce compliance to state, County and Federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:
Additional Requirements that may be required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Natural Science, Physical Science, Communications, Business or Public Administration or related field..
- Valid Driver's License with an Arizona Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.
- Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Additional Requirements that may be required:
- OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS).
- Individuals conducting inspections must obtain Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Method 9 Visible Emission Certification within six (6) months of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, walk, reach, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
- Knowledge of state, federal and regional codes and regulations governing air quality issues, including, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, and Pinal County Air Quality Control District (PCAQCD) regulations.
- Knowledge of basic record keeping practices, and customer service standard and protocols.
- Knowledge of federal and state safety rules and regulations.
- Skill in compiling, reviewing, and analyzing technical data, and interpreting applicable rules and regulations.
- Skill in providing effective customer service, and dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
The work is medium and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The work also requires the ability to crouch, kneel, stand, stoop, walk, reach, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.
The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
Salary : $42,564 - $65,974
