The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Natural Resources Specialist - Part-Time to support the Environmental Permitting Division.
This is a Part-Time (19 hour per week)entry-level professional training position performing regulatory compliance and monitoring work in the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) and Non-Domestic Wastewater Program. Position performs environmental work enforcing the provisions of environmental ordinances as well as participating in natural resource enhancement and protection efforts.
General Description
Performs professional environmental work enforcing the provisions of environmental ordinances as well as participates in natural resource enhancement and protection efforts.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in chemistry, geology, biology or environmental science or closely related field.
Requires six (6) months experience in natural resource protection based on area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses:
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Class E driver's license for duration of appointment.
Preferences:
- Master's degree in environmental planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources management or closely related field.
- PhD degree in environmental planning, environmental science, biology, ecology, natural resources management or closely related field.
- OSHA Hazwoper Certification.
- Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Certificate.
- 1 year experience in Field Sampling and Collection.
- 1 year experience in Field Inspection Techniques and Reporting.
- 1 year experience in local or State rules and regulations regarding regarding water resources and/or environmental resources permitting.
- 1 year experience in POSSE.
- 1 year experience in State or Federal databases (OCULUS, PA, or RegDB).
- 1 year experience in GIS.
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Performs pro-active and re-active inspections and enforcements of noncompliance activities to reduce point source and non-point source pollution from industrial, commercial, transportation, and residential activities. Collects samples for compliance and enforcement.
Evaluates and interprets chemical and/or marine, laboratory, ecological, and biological data related to NPDES-MS4 Permit, Non-Domestic Wastewater licenses, compliance inspections, enforcement actions, and natural resource enhancement and protection projects.
Coordinates between Domestic Wastewater Program, Surface Water Management Licensing program, Wetland Mitigation program, and requirements of the State's NPDES-MS4 Permit.
Reviews environmental licenses applications for consistency with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations. Reviews and processes cooling tower license applications.
Updates and maintains a variety of databases and spreadsheets related to permitting process. Generates permitting processing reports. Sends timely notices of submittal to permit and licenses reviewers. Assists with ArcGIS needs.
Develops manuals guidelines and procedures for implementing licensing programs. Prepares written reports and correspondence. Assists in maintaining enforcement cases.
Assists the Water and Environmental Licensing section in making publicly available files ADA compliant.
Performs public outreach on surface water quality issues and corrective actions.
Stays abreast of current environmental technology and EPA, State and local regulations.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Anticipates and adopts innovations in business-building digital and technology applications. Investigates technologies to learn some cutting-edge best practices. Uses digital/social media to benefit the team and add value to the work being done; understands how to avoid misuse of these tools.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Quickly determines the most critical data and focuses analysis there; recognizes even subtle symptoms that indicate problems; probes deeply for root causes; uses systematic problem-solving methods. Well.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Swiftly internalizes coaching on routine issues; handles issues confidently after instruction. Leverages rules and procedures to speed up decision making. Confidently and quickly draws on others' expertise.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Seeks out others' perspectives and asks good questions. Shares information that people want to know; gives appropriate context and details when speaking.
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Is known for expressing views directly and respectfully; communicates what needs to be said. Assumes personal ownership and responsibility when confronted or challenged; shows readiness to learn and to resolve issues.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$27.21 - $43.43 Hourly
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Jan 12, 2026