Environmental Specialist - City of Fort Myers, FL
Fort Myers, FL
About the Job
The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.
NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive: NO Level II Screening: NO
Under the general direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager, the Environmental Specialist is responsible for working closely with the City of Fort Myers Public Utilities Department divisions including Engineering, Water Treatment Plant, Wastewater Treatment Plants, Utility Billing, and Utility Operations to ensure a high level of compliance with related laws and regulations, including internal policies and procedures. Under the direction of the Environmental Compliance Manager, this position evaluates, coordinates and assists with the implementation of environmental and regulatory programs, enforces various environmental codes and ordinances, and coordinates with other City Departments regarding regulatory permitting and related environmental issues. This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Responsibilities and Reporting During an Emergency Situation:
Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.
Non-Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.
Perks and Benefits
- Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
- 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
- 13 paid holidays
- Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
- City-paid life insurance
- Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- On-site Gym facility
- And much more!