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Sarasota County is looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Stormwater Environmental Compliance Specialist to join our team and help ensure the protection and preservation of our local water resources. In this essential role, you will play a key part in maintaining compliance with environmental regulations, overseeing the proper functioning of stormwater management systems, and contributing to the long-term sustainability of Sarasota County’s infrastructure and natural landscapes.

As a Stormwater Environmental Compliance Specialist, you will be responsible for conducting field inspections of stormwater treatment systems, collaborating with various stakeholders to address compliance issues, and ensuring that stormwater projects meet environmental standards. You’ll work closely with regulatory agencies, contractors, and County staff to coordinate efforts that maintain the health of our watersheds, protect native habitats, and promote responsible development practices.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a passion for environmental conservation, problem-solving, and making a meaningful impact on the community. If you’re ready to contribute to Sarasota County’s stormwater management goals and take on exciting challenges in environmental compliance, this is the job for you!

About the Position

Inspection of SWFWMD Permitted County Stormwater Treatment Systems:

• Conductregularfieldinspectionsofpermittedstormwatertreatmentsystemsandcoordinatewith FieldServicesstafftoaddressnoncomplianceissues andmaintaintrackingspreadsheet.
• Collect,analyze,andinterpret permitted documents to successfully set up an inspection
• ConductsubstantialcompletionwalkthroughinspectionsforCountyCapitalProjectsthatincludeneworrevised stormwaterinfrastructure andidentifydeficienciesandneededcorrections.
• Investigatecomplaintsandinspectsourcesofpollution.
• Conduct jointfieldinspectionswithregulatoryagencies(e.g.,SouthwestFlorida Water Management District, Army Corp ofEngineers) tocoordinateandstreamlinepermitcompliance efforts.
• Prepare recertification packet for professional engineer’s review and approval.

Management of Stormwater Managed Sites:

• Conductfieldinspectionstoconfirmnativehabitattypesandthepresenceoflistedspecies.
• Reviewdesignplans(includingpermitapplicationsandcontracts)andprovidecommentsandrecommendations regardingenvironmentalissues.
• Interpretenvironmentalrules andregulationsandprovidecost-effectiverecommendations oncompliance with environmentalrulesandregulationsattheFederal,Stateandlocallevels.
• Verifycontractorsareutilizingbestmanagementpracticesandcomplyingwithlocalenvironmentalordinances.
• Vegetation management within mitigation areas or other environmentally sensitive lands.
• Oversee contractor activities during design, construction, maintenance, and monitoring of Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas, County mitigation sites, and other Stormwater managed sites.
• Coordinate long-term maintenance (nuisance plant control) and management of County Stormwater managed property.
• Coordinate with contractors, County staff, and regulatory agencies regarding maintenance and other activities within Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas and other county mitigation sites.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related environmental field appropriate to the position AND two (2) years of professional experience in related field.
• -OR- Master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the biological or physical sciences, Environmental Engineering, or a related environmental field appropriate to the position AND one year of professional experience in related field.
• -OR- Progressively responsible professional experience may be substituted on a year-for­-year basis for the required college degree.
• A valid Florida driver's license at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in Florida natural areas and providing vegetation management within wetlands, other natural areas, and stormwater treatment systems.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and drainage plans.
• Experience with delineation of wetlands and other natural habitats.
• Experience applying/using aquatic herbicides in the environment.
• Understanding of principles of traditional BMPs for stormwater treatment.
• Basic knowledge of GIS (ArcPro).

Physical Demands: Must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. 

Subject to Passing Substance Screening:  This position is subject to passing a pre-employment substance screening.  An applicant who fails to pass a required drug screening test shall be disqualified from employment in any class for a period of five (5) years.

About Everything Else

Starting Pay Range: $53,456.00 - $56,000.00/ annually, based on experience

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!
• For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information.
• 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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