Environmental Program Manager - Air Quality Monitoring

Environmental Program Manager - Air Quality Monitoring

Location: 509 South East Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756

Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Some flexibility is available for the working hours of this position outside of the normal 8
- 5)

If you are passionate about protecting air resources, enjoy a variety of work projects, and bring expertise in air quality monitoring and data management, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join a stellar group of Environmental Professionals as an Environmental Program Manager 1 with Pinellas County's Division of Environmental Management (DEM).

This advanced professional position supervises two to three staff members in the Air Quality Monitoring Section of DEM within the Department of Public Works. The role oversees the operation and maintenance of the County's air monitoring network and specialized equipment supporting multiple federal air monitoring programs.

The program operates under the authority of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State of Florida to ensure compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards established under the Clean Air Act.

Key Highlights of the Role:

• Lead and support a technical environmental monitoring team
• Oversee the County's air quality monitoring network
• Ensure regulatory compliance and data integrity
• Provide technical expertise and operational oversight

What Would You Do?

• Oversees all field activities, resources and operations in the air quality monitoring section to produce legally defensible environmental data.
• Trains, assigns, schedules and reviews the work of subordinate staff.
• Evaluates subordinate employees' performance and counsels the employee as required.
• Reviews and interprets field data generated by equipment and staff for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness as required by various EPA and federal Program commitments;
• Ensures the air monitoring station network communications are functioning properly for data capture and reporting.
• Acts in a liaison capacity with other county departments and state and federal agencies and may appear as an expert witness in court cases.
• Conducts and coordinates specialized environmental studies, prepares reports and submits to appropriate agencies.
• Ensures quality control and integrity of data gathered or generated complies with applicable regulations and policies;
• Assists in the development of program budgets, standard operating procedures and tracks inventory and property control.
• Assists in the development and ongoing reviews and revisions to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Participates in the Air Monitoring program's Systems Audit and Performance Audit conducted by FDEP and/or EPA and any associated corrective actions.
• Participates in various inter-agency work groups for needed quality documents (ex. Quality Management Plans, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and SOPs).
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

What Do You Need To Have?

• Bachelor's degree with major course work in physical, natural or biological science, environmental engineering, or related field, and five (5) years of progressively more responsible professional level experience that includes supervision or supervisor training; or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations.

Highly Desirable

• One (1) year of supervisory experience in the assigned field of environmental management.
• Knowledge of air pollution monitoring principles, practices and equipment.
• The ability to train and supervise staff in detailed operation, calibration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of ambient air monitoring equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of environmental data collection principles, including the ability to ensure QA/QC activities are being conducted correctly.
• Highly organized with the ability to plan, coordinate, and track multiple tasks and resources (equipment and staff) with varied schedules and frequencies.
• Proficient in MS Excel, remote networking configurations, database management.

Our benefits rank among the top in the area!

• Looking for a strong retirement? We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.
• We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks. Check out these and more!

Want To Learn More?

Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.

Environmental Program Manager 1