Environmental Enforcement Officer – Natural Resources Department

**Close Date: March 12, 2024**

This class enforces county ordinances and codes relating to land development and environmental issues. The work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Enforcement Supervisor.

This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Performs site inspections and investigations to collect relevant field information and evidence related to potential environmental code violations; documents findings; assesses conditions and recommends appropriate action; performs appropriate follow-up and/or reinspection's

Conducts research on applicable records, policies, laws, and ordinances

Issues notices of violations and civil citations

Collaborates with the public, other agencies, and staff to obtain and provide information; mediates conflicts and negotiates amicable resolutions

Prepares and presents cases for quasi-judicial proceedings

Manages a caseload of potential and current violations; prepares related status reports; attends meetings related to caseload

Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Training and Experience:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year of experience in an environmental related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

During the first year of employment, the employee will be expected to attain Level I certification by the Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.)

Licenses and Certifications: 

Valid Operator's License

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics (KSAO's):

basic legal actions and terminology

investigative methods

occupational hazards and safe work methods

customer service principles

applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;·

caseload management principles

keyboarding and using a computer and related software applications

managing multiple tasks

reading

reading maps

using cameras

conducting investigations

interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations

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

County-wide Employee Responsibilities:

All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.

All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.

Emergency Management Responsibilities:

During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

Positions in this class typically require: operation of a motor vehicle, balancing, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, extreme temperatures, and travel.

May wear body amour as part of the work uniform.

Benefits/Compensation Package:

· Medical / Dental / Vision plans

· Prescription coverage

· Employee health clinic

· Employee fitness centers

· Employer-sponsored retirement plan or an investment plan

· Deferred Compensation Plan

· Flexible Spending Account(s)

· Employee Assistance Program

· Annual/Sick Leave or Paid Time Off (PTO)

· Group Life Insurance