Job Description

Environmental Technician - (13760)

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by visiting the following link (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545). All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Under routine supervision, gathers data and collects samples for use in assessing environmental issues or impacts to assist in supporting JEA’s efforts to excel in environmental stewardship. Job requires basic knowledge of federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, and methods, techniques and standard operating procedures for gathering data and test samples, sufficient to perform a limited range of routine, technical tasks. Specific, detailed instructions are provided, requiring some judgment in rearranging work sequences in specific cases. Identifies and suggests solutions to routine or recurring problems or selects solutions from defined alternatives. Work is reviewed in progress and upon completion for accuracy and completeness in following instructions and established procedures. Routine interaction with others within the same work group is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts or information.Assists in environmental reviews and audits to ensure compliance with federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations.Collects field samples of potable water, wastewater, ambient waters (river), soils and other physical and chemical data to comply with permits or regulatory requirements.Prepares environmental report forms and maintains related records.Evaluates routine activities at various organizational facilities to identify potential environmental impact and to ensure practices are in compliance with regulatory requirements. Operates and adjusts field sampling and laboratory testing equipment.Responds to water or wastewater line breaks and other environmental spill/call-out incidents in accordance with established JEA procedures.May be required to operate a marine vessel/boat for specific assignments.Performs other job-related work as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

OPEN REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Science, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Environmental Science or a related field.

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Four (4) year combination of education, training and professional environmental experience that must include successful completion of sixteen (16) hours of college level coursework in Natural or Physical Sciences or related field. Applicants that are actively enrolled in and attending college and are within the final year of their degree program will be deemed eligible, allowed to test/interview for the position, and if successful, will be placed on the eligibility list. Successful completion of the degree must be presented prior to hire date.LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

A valid driver's license is required prior to employment and must be maintained during employment in this classification.

Physical Requirements:Sitting Up to 7 hours per dayLiftingUp to 2 hours per dayWalking Up to 5 hours per day Up to 50 max. poundsStanding Up to 5 hours per dayPushingWill not generally applyBending Up to 3 hours per day Up to 50 max. poundsSquatting Up to 2 hours per dayPullingUp to 1 hour per dayStooping Up to 2 hours per day Up to 50 max. poundsReaching Up to 2 hours per dayClimbingUp to 1 hour per day Balancing Up to 1 hour per day StairsWill not generally applyTwisting Up to 1 hour per day LadderWill not generally applyCrawling Up to 1 hour per day Step-stoolWill not generally applyKneeling Up to 1 hour per dayExcessive heatWill not generally applyTyping Up to 3 hours per dayExcessive coldWill not generally applyData Entry Up to 3 hours per dayDustWill not generally apply HumidityWill not generally apply Loud NoiseWill not generally apply Hands in WaterWill not generally applyThe salary range for this position is $54,225.60 to $69,347.20 annually. Compensation will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization.

The starting salary for professional positions will be determined based on education, licenses, certifications, skills, experience, and alignment with salaries for similar roles within the organization. The starting hourly rate for positions with a pay step plan will be Step 1 of the corresponding union contract.

Work Locations

225 N Pearl Street

225 N Pearl Street

Jacksonville 32202

Job Posting

: Oct 22, 2026, 5:53:55 PM

Closing Date

: Nov 6, 2026, 4:59:00 AM