What are the responsibilities and job description for the Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Inspector position at Sarasota County Government?
Department:
Planning and Development Services
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Are you a detail-oriented and curious professional with a passion for Environmental Science and an interest in safeguarding our environment from petroleum discharges? Sarasota County is looking for a Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Inspector. The salary for this role starts at $56,139.20 and can rise to $75,774.40, depending on experience.In this vital role, you will not only schedule and perform routine compliance inspections at facilities with aboveground and/or underground petroleum storage tanks, but you will also serve as a key resource in helping tank owners and operators understand state regulations and best practices. Your guidance will empower our community to enhance their compliance efforts, contributing significantly to the protection of Florida’s soil and groundwater resources.
As the first line of defense in protecting our environment, you will see the real-world impacts of your work in Environmental Sciences every day. Join us in a career that promises not only growth and stability but also a chance to make a substantial difference in environmental protection.
- Schedules and performs routine Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance inspections at regulated facilities, ensuring the owners and operators follow Chapters 62-761 and 62-762, Florida Administrative Code.
- Checks all testing records and insurance documents of the regulated facilities to ensure they meet compliance with Chapters 62-761 and 62-762, Florida Administrative Code.
- Regularly documents inspection findings in the Florida Inspection Reporting Storage Tanks (FIRST) database.
- Aids in the development of SOP’s when necessary. Participates in audits conducted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
- Performs Code Enforcement duties, if necessary.
- Drafts professional letters to storage tank owners and operators, indicating in-compliance or out-of-compliance status. Also communicates regularly with owners and operators to schedule routine inspections.
- Routinely follows up with facility owners and operators on violations when necessary and composes return-to-compliance letters.
- Works closely with the storage tank community to answer questions regarding what documentation and testing records are required at the time of inspection.
- Trains the Environmental Specialist II position that serves in a back-up role to ensure continuity of operations.
- Attends and participates in meetings, workshops, teleconferences and conferences for training, information, and updates on the statewide Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Program.
- Assists the supervisor and manager with other related duties as assigned. Optimizes the quality and efficiency of projects, organization-wide, through contribution of technical expertise, man-hours, consultative services, and consolidation of services.
- Maintains annual HAZWOPER Certification.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
About You
To thrive in this role, you must have-
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering or a related field and three (3) years experience of professional experience.
- OR - A Master's degree may substitute for one year of professional experience.
- OR- Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree.
- Valid Florida driver’s license
About Everything Else
- Starting Pay Range: $56,139.20 and can rise to $75,774.40, depending on experience.
- Position Salary Range: $51,542.40 - $87,027.20
Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).
If you are selected to join our team,
please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents
. You will need to present the following items on your first day:
1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options:
https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents
- If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)
2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)
Benefits:
- Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
- Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.
- Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
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Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Salary : $51,542 - $87,027
