<p>Overview</p> <p>At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.</p> <p>Orange County Utilities provides water resources and solid waste recovery services to protect and enrich the lives of the citizens and guests of Orange County Florida.</p> <p>The Water Reclamation Division is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position ofOperations Specialist - Environmental Compliance. This position is responsible for reviewing wastewater plumbing plans, calculations for pretreatment device capacity.</p> <p>Job Description</p> <p>General Functions</p> <p>Coordinates activities performed by the work unit, scheduled work activities to maintain facilities in efficient operating conditions, reviews work performed by a variety of trades, responds to emergency situations to correct operating problems in a timely manner. Work requires independent judgment under general supervision of a designated supervisor.</p> <p>Representative Duties/ Assignments</p> <ul> <li>Communicates with Engineers, General Contractors, and permit applicants regarding wastewater pretreatment requirements based on Federal, State, and local regulations. </li><li>Reviews Engineering Plans to identify pretreatment deficiencies and provides recommendations for compliance. </li><li>Determines pretreatment needs for commercial, private, and industrial projects in coordination with engineering development, the Industrial Pretreatment Program Environmental Coordinator, and other stakeholders. </li><li>Reviews construction plans for site and interior alteration permits, providing recommendations to Engineering Utilities plan reviewers on potential pretreatment requirements. </li><li>Assesses and approves or denies Code Variance requests for the installation of alternative pretreatment devices. </li><li>Maintains a database to track variance applications and a specifications library of evaluated pretreatment devices. </li><li>Works with In-House inspectors to determine physical condition of existing pretreatment devices to establish integrity conditions in order to approved for re-use with new business. </li><li>Provides technical support and guidance to In-House inspectors. </li><li>Engages with commercial and residential customers, waste haulers, utility department sections, county agencies, and external organizations to implement regulatory and program requirements. </li><li>Review "USE Permits" for new businesses/change of ownership to determine if existing pretreatment device has adequate capacity for operating business. </li><li>Performs other duties as may be assigned </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from high school or equivalent and three (3) years utilities related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.</p> <p>Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License</p> <p>Based on area of assignment, may be required to possess and maintain the appropriate certification or license.</p> <p>Preferences</p> <p>Utilities experience (water, wastewater, field services), good math skills, reviewing plan drawings</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>Open Date: 04/30/2025</p> <p>Close Date: 05/13/2025</p> <p>This posting is subject to close without prior notice.</p> <p>Salary Information</p> <p>Pay Grade: 015 - From $24.27 to $31.55</p> <p>FLSA Status: Non-Exempt</p> <p>Placement based on Education and Experience</p> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>10 paid holidays and2 floating holidays annually. </li><li>18 days paid time off per year. </li><li>Longevity bonus based on years of service. </li><li>6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually. </li><li>Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance. </li><li>Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one. </li><li>Participation in the Florida Retirement System. </li><li>Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc. </li><li>Free access to Wellworks gyms and OrangeCounty Recreation Centers. </li><li>Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse. </li><li>Tuition reimbursement program. </li><li>Earn service time to forgive student loans. </li></ul> <p>Disclaimer: Benefits mayvary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.</p> <p>For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx</p> <p>Veterans Preference</p> <p>If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.</p> <p>Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.</p> <p>Educational Requirements</p> <p>If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Orange County Utilities</p> <p>4760 West Sand Lake Road</p> <p>Orlando, FL 32819</p> <p>Notes</p> <p>Hours: 40</p> <p>Work schedule: Ten (10) hours per day, four (4) days or eight (8) hours per day for five (5) days</p> <ul> <li>Can be hybrid role after completing probation/ 6 months </li><li>Schedule is subject to change based on operational needs </li></ul> <p>Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.</p>