Environmental Scientist II-C-E-000017921

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMISSION Environmental Scientist II (Air Division – Citizen Response/Air Analysis) (#ENVSC2EPC0) EPCO $26.11 - $41.00 Hourly $54,308.80 - $85,280.00 Yearly Performs professional and technical duties in the office and field related to asbestos, noise, open burn and similar environmental investigations, while also supporting enforcement and budget/finance/grant management needs. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor's degree in a Natural Science; and Two or more years of experience in environmental protection or control, or environmental laboratory analysis; and Possession of a valid Driver's License. Or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-specific competencies noted below. CORE COMPETENCIES • Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of our customers and provide the highest standards of service. • Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional, and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve. • Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations. • Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES • Considerable knowledge of environmental pollutants’ sampling and testing. • Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local environmental control and mitigation laws and regulations related to air quality, including asbestos, open burn and noise regulations. • Ability to use a computer and related software, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. • Ability to conduct and interpret test results. • Ability to use and maintain noise monitoring equipment. • Ability to work effectively with others. • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform one or more of the activities described below. • Interacts with residents to document and investigate complaints in all areas of the Air Citizen Response Section, including administration of EPC’s Noise Rule (Chapter 1-10). • Supports enforcement activities through creation of legal documents and subsequent case management. • Assists in assessment, tracking and management of the Division’s budget/finance, grants and contracts. • Assists in collection and analysis of noise data from the field, including occasional off-hours monitoring needs. • Reviews demolition/renovation notifications related to potential asbestos impacts and conducts inspections of sites associated with these activities. • Reviews open burn authorization applications, conducts complaint investigations, and performs corresponding field inspections. • Uses aerial photographs and GIS for research and investigation of environmental projects. • Prepares and submits detailed reports of activities. • Represents the agency as part of community outreach. • Ability to climb stairs/ladders, lift and move equipment, and work outdoors when needed to perform job duties. • Performs other related duties as required.