Environmental Specialist I chez City of Dunedin, FL

About the Department

Hiring Salary: $45,968.00 - $55,161.60 annually (DOQ)

Additional Benefits:

• Flexible work schedules
• 3 medical insurance plans through Cigna
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Annual & Sick Leave @ 5 % of scheduled annual hours
• Defined Contribution Plan 401(a) with generous 8% City contribution
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave

Under general supervision, develops and maintains programs and implements initiatives toward reducing the overall waste of the City of Dunedin. Engages in public education activities to support waste reduction goals and objectives.  In addition, provides support for special projects and assignments within the Public Works Department and collaborates with other City departments, including the Division of Strategy and Sustainability. Reports directly to the Public Works Environmental Program Manager.

 

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The duties recorded below are representative of the duties of the class and are not intended to cover all the duties performed by incumbents(s) of any particular position.
 

Ensures internal compliance with recycling standards and effectively educates staff according to the standards and best management practices including the City’s recycling contract.  Promotes external recycling participation by engaging in education activities including, but not limited to, public speaking engagements, school presentations, social media campaigns and videos, written articles, and events.  Education activities may include partnerships with local and state universities for research purposes. 

Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of residential backyard composting program. Supports the launch of internal food waste collection programs within the City. Facilitates the expansion of internal food waste collection, launch of external food waste collection programs, and other composting activities. Promotes composting and food waste reduction activities by engaging in education activities including, but not limited to, public speaking engagements, school presentations, social media campaigns and videos, written articles, and events.  Education activities may include partnerships with local and state universities for research purposes. 

Develops and maintains high-level documents, and other data, including required reporting to various departments, jurisdictions and the public.  Responsible for collection and maintenance of data collection, data interpretation, and data management for assigned projects and programs.

Represents the City on various environmental committees both internally and externally, including county/state committees such as the Pinellas Partners in Recycling.

Receives and responds to public inquiries regarding department activities in various forms, including but not limited to, personal visits, telephone, or electronic communication.

Supports and assists with the coordination and implementation of the City’s Vulnerability Assessment and Adaption Plan. May assist with the City's Resilient Environmental Action Master Plan; assists with the preparation of Strategic Plan amendments  and reporting; supports other programs related to Solid Waste, waste reduction and zero waste initiatives, environmental management, and other similar programs, and projects related to Public Works emergency response including hurricanes, weather events, or other public purposes and additional projects as assigned by the Public Works Director.

Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Works emergency situations (including weather and other extreme conditions), as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

Assists sanitation & recycling operations as needed, including telephone and dispatch functions.

Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Environmental Sciences, Education, Public Administration, Public Relations or directly-related field.
 

Requires at least one year of verifiable work experience in public education, sustainability, environmental management, or a related field.

An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

Other Qualifications

Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license.
 
This position is Category B for the purposes of Dunedin Emergency Management. The incumbent may be required to be onsite/available as scheduled during times of emergency as declared by the City/County Commission or City Manager.

Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

 
Knowledge of Job: Has knowledge of the methods, procedures and policies of the City of Dunedin as they pertain to the performance of essential duties of the Environmental Specialist I. Understands specific City, county, state and federal ordinances as they apply to the duties and responsibilities of the position.  Is  skilled   in  applying  responsible   attention to detail as   necessary  in  preparing   records,  reports  and   correspondence.  Clearly understands any occupational hazards and adheres to all safety precautions inherent in performing the essential functions of the work. Has the ability to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency. Has the ability to speak, write and understand the English language. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.
 
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to calculate, compute, summate and/or tabulate data and/or information. Includes the ability to perform subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.
 
Human lnteraction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of obtaining information or clarifying details. Performs such within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Is able to offer assistance to fellow employees as necessary. Knows how to maintain effective relationships with personnel from other departments, other professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
 
Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to use, operate and/or handle equipment such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, engineer's scale, drafting instruments, etc. Has knowledge of and skill in the use of modern office equipment, including computers. Is able to type accurately at a rate sufficient for the successful performance of assigned duties.
 
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to use a variety of reference and descriptive Pdata and information. Has knowledge of planning and development and land use terminology. Has knowledge of proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary and spelling.
 
Mathematical Aptitude: Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations. Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; calculate decimals and percentages; to perform routine algebraic and geometric operations.
 
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives. Has the ability to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Is able to read and interpret relatively complex materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
 
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment required in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.  Is able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision. Has the ability to plan, organize and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
 
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; some field data collection; some positions require sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform   semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as data entry, drafting, filing and/or the use of office equipment or supplies.
 
Sensory Requirements: Tasks require visual and auditory perception and discrimination as well as oral communications ability.
 
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Tasks may require extensive VDT exposure.
 
The City of Dunedin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
 

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