What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compliance Coordinator position at Seminole County/Board of County Commissioners?
Coordinates all phases of environmental compliance for the Solid Waste Management Division (SWMD). Provides technical and administrative management, coordination and hands on support for permitting and compliance, the landfill gas project and the special waste program.
**Salary will be determined depending on qualifications of candidates who exceed the minimum requirements as outlined within the job description.
**Additional compensation based on licensure.
These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.
Coordinates and tracks all areas of environmental compliance within the SWMD to ensure permits, certifications and reports are current and accurate. Develops and maintains calendar, checklists, logs, databases and files related to environmental compliance.
Coordinates with consultants, contractors, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and other regulatory agencies and personnel on issues relating to environmental compliance.
Ensures permits, plans and technical documents are compliant and meet submission timelines.
Manages, plans and monitors the activities of the landfill gas collection system and Landfill Gas to Energy (LFGTE) project.
Supervises the Landfill Gas Mechanic and all related activities.
Coordinates, evaluates and ensures regulatory compliance of operations performed within the SWMD. Examines compliance or process issues and provides resolution strategies.
Prepares, analyzes and interprets technical documents related to monitoring and sampling of groundwater, surface water, leachate and landfill gas. Submits documents to state and federal regulatory agencies, meeting submission timelines.
Administers the Special Waste Acceptance Program.
Conducts regular internal compliance audits of SWMD facilities.
Ensures fuel tank and stormwater regulatory compliance within the Division.
Manages stormwater sampling for water quality. Reviews and submits laboratory data, technical regulatory reports, NOIs and fees as required by the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program for the SWMD.
Manages technical/scientific contracts and oversees sampling events conducted by contractors and consultants.
Maintains permits, placards, operation plans, logs, online calendars, databases and files in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.
Researches, initiates purchase and maintains equipment and supplies associated with the SWMD's environmental compliance. Trains staff in the operation of monitoring equipment for in-house data collection and analyses.
Performs administrative duties, such as updating status reports, maintaining service contracts and processing invoices. Assists in the development of the Division's budget and ensures proper expenditure of funds.
Actively supports the Environmental Compliance Assistance and Pollution Prevention Program (ECAP3) by participating in the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility's operations, participating in the on-call rotation for spill response, conducting environmental programs training, and assisting disaster debris management operations as necessary. .
Oversees the operation of the Osceola Road Landfill Public Used Oil Collection Center.
Assist in other duties as assigned by the Environmental Program Manager.
Additional Duties:
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field and three (3) years of experience in environmental regulation and/or solid waste operations or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.
Must possess OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification, including Annual 8 Hour Refresher training, or have the ability to become certified within 6 months of employment.
A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.
Ability to effectively interface with customers including citizens, all levels of staff and representatives of other local, state and federal agencies.
Ability to understand and effectively apply federal, state and local rules and regulations as they pertain to solid waste, hazardous waste and air quality.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compile and write effective technical reports, letters and other documents; and use computers and software in day to day job functions.
The following are preferred, but not required:
1) Knowledge of landfill and transfer station operations and compliance requirements.
2) Familiarity with laboratory analyses for environmental samples
3) Experience with field monitoring equipment calibration and operation
4) Ability to understand design and construction plans.
5) Ability to effectively use radio communications during day to day operations.
Salary : $46,314 - $60,208
