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Part-Time Environmental Quality Technician Intern

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Part-Time Environmental Quality Technician Intern

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Location

Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Non-Civil Service

Job Number

2024-05768

Department

NEIGHBORHOODS

Opening Date

04/01/2024

Closing Date

Continuous

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Job Description

This is technical work at the entry level in inspecting, sampling, testing, and monitoring the natural environment and pollution sources for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations. The work will consist of specific standards and procedures and the incumbent will be working closely with the team lead or supervisor/manager to determine which procedures or standard should be followed and in what sequence. The work involves differing situations which will be closely monitored by the Team Lead/Supervisor.

Examples of Work

• Inspects high risk pollution sources for compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations.

• Draft chronology of events when incumbent is involved to be included in the referrals for issuance of citations.

• Installs, adjusts, operates, and performs routine maintenance on field monitoring, sampling, and testing equipment.

• Collects water, air, soil, and biological samples to assess natural resources and identify potential environmental problems.

• Investigates complaints concerning suspected violations of environmental laws, rules, and regulations.

• Participates in surveys and studies to assess natural resources and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in the air, water and soil and drafts reports on findings.

• Researches files and records, collects, and compiles data and prepares inspection and other technical reports.

• Utilizes advanced computer applications to develop and maintain databases and spreadsheets on data collected and maintains related files and records.

• Operates standard office equipment including personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.

• Operates a motor vehicle.

• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies.

• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used to inspect, sample, test and monitor the natural environment and pollution sources.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations.

• Knowledge of basic principles of the natural sciences.

• Ability to perform mathematical calculations.

• Ability to conduct field inspections and investigations.

• Ability to install, adjust, operate, and perform routine maintenance on field monitoring, sampling, and testing equipment.

• Ability to collect water, air, soil, and biological samples.

• Ability to participate in surveys and studies and draft reports on findings.

• Ability to utilize advanced computer applications, databases, and spreadsheets.

• Ability to maintain files and records and prepare technical reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to read and interpret laws, rules, and regulations and technical publications and manuals.

• Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.

• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Must be at least a Junior or higher working towards a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution preferably in a science, engineering, or environmental field.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.

• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.

• Depending on assignment, OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification may be required and must be maintained.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes

• No

  03

  This position pays $15.00 per hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this hourly rate?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Are you at least a Junior or higher working towards a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferably in a science, engineering, or environmental field?

• I am working towards a bachelors degree or higher in one of the preferred fields.

• I am working towards a bachelors degree or higher in another field.

• None of the above.

  05

  indicate which degree and include the major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

  06

  Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)

• FL Class E Driver License

• GA Standard Driver's License

• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

• License from another State.

• Learner Permit

• My license is currently invalid.

• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

  07

  If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only

• D or H - Employment Purposes

• P or 2 – Probation Interlock Devise

• S or I – Other Restriction

• Two or more of these restrictions.

• I have an out of state license.

• None of the above.

  08

  Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  10

  Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes

• No

  11

  I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.

• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

  12

  Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

  13

  If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.

• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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  A copy of your college transcript is required with your application. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

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Agency

City of Jacksonville

Address

117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website

http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx

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