Environmental Program Supervisor-$1000 Sign On Incentive

Overview

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.

Orange County Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is seeking a motivated individual to lead our Pollution Prevention and Control (P2C) Program as an Environmental Program Supervisor. This position is critical for providing leadership and guidance for the P2C Program, a team of nine professionals, ensuring the requirements of the Small Quantity Generator Program are met, and that the complaint service expectations of our citizens are met.

The P2C Program performs compliance inspections at hazardous waste generator facilities under the state required Small Quantity Generator (SQG) Program and air general permitted dry-cleaners. The Program also functions as the Division's first responders to all environmental related complaints and discharges, and also administers all aspects of compliance and enforcement for the Noise Control ordinance. Work is advanced technical, administrative and supervisory tasks in support of an environmental management program, requiring extensive knowledge of County, state, and federal environmental regulations. Work is characterized by independence and responsibility to exercise initiative, and carry all assignments through to completion

Job Description

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Manage all aspects of the County's state-mandated SQG Program
• Provide oversight of pollution control efforts such as environmental complaint investigations, solid and hazardous waste facility compliance inspections, multi-media and multi-jurisdictional inspections, and noise investigations and measurement.
• Manage the Pollution Prevention Program.
• Perform supervision and technical leadership of personnel.
• Facilitate training.
• Set program goals and assign tasks to staff.
• Review and write regulatory content.
• Review of staff work products for technical completeness.
• Review environmental documents, provide regulatory oversight.
• Attend public meetings, make presentations, and provide public assistance.
• Organize and execute community events
• Train new staff in proper procedures and techniques.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelors Degree including major course work in Environmental or Civil Engineering, the natural sciences, or a related field and five years of progressively responsible environmental experience. A Masters degree in a related field may substitute for two years of experience.

Must be able to perform job related tasks, which would include but not be limited to: climbing, walking over uneven ground, lifting up to 50 pounds, exposure to dust and fumes, and occasional exposure to adverse weather.

Preferences

• Chemistry background and/or completed college chemistry course.
• Strong computer skills such as experience utilizing a VPN or remote workstation, wireless devices, web-based software/program, OCULUS, Microsoft Office programs, GIS.
• Strong technical report writing, problem solving and investigative skills.
• Knowledge/experience with a broad range of environmental regulations such as solid & hazardous waste, stormwater, air, wetlands, and permitting.
• 24 or 40-Hour HAZWOPER Certification, Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM), Code Enforcement Level I.
• Experience in FDEP field and waste sampling standard operating procedures.
• Bilingual Spanish/English.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 04/13/2026

Close Date: 04/27/2026

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 019 - From $33.73 to $43.86

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Sign-on Incentive

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Please note that current County employees are not eligible for a sign-on monetary incentive.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• 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.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

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.

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.

Educational Requirements

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.

Address

3165 McCrory Place

Orlando Florida 32803

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.

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