Job Description
Join Duval County's Environmental Services Division and make a tangible impact on our community's sustainability initiatives. We're seeking a passionate Senior Environmental Specialist to lead regulatory compliance, pollution prevention programs, and community outreach initiatives in Florida's largest urban county. Enjoy competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and the satisfaction of serving public interests.
This role offers hybrid work options with 3 days remote/week. Duval County is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement county-wide pollution prevention programs targeting industrial and commercial sectors
- Conduct regulatory compliance inspections and enforcement actions for environmental permits
- Analyze environmental data and prepare comprehensive reports for county commissioners
- Coordinate inter-agency partnerships with EPA, FDEP, and local NGOs on sustainability initiatives
- Lead public education campaigns on waste reduction and water conservation
- Manage grant applications and funding for environmental infrastructure projects
- Supervise junior staff and interns in environmental monitoring fieldwork
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in environmental regulatory compliance or public sector work
- Valid Florida Department of Environmental Protection Inspector certification
- Advanced proficiency in GIS mapping and environmental data analysis software
- Demonstrated experience managing environmental grants exceeding $500K
- Strong knowledge of federal (EPA) and state (FDEP) environmental regulations
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills with public presentation experience
- Valid Florida driver's license with clean driving record