Environmental Quality Division

Environmental Quality Division (EQD) monitors Duval County’s air and water resources and enforces air and water environmental regulations. Our responsibilities include outdoor air quality and odors, noise, surface water quality, groundwater protection, underground storage tanks, and hazardous wastes.

Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board

The Jacksonville Environmental Protection Board (JEPB) consists of nine members, appointed for four-year terms, who are chosen to represent industry, conservationist organizations, professional engineers, the medical profession, and the general public. This board develops regulations necessary for administration and enforcement of the city's environmental laws. It conducts investigations of complaints, takes testimony in matters under its jurisdiction and provides a hearing platform for environmental matters within the city. The EPB also conducts public outreach programs for schools, teachers, civic and private organizations.

Join the Team!

The Environmental Quality Division is looking for individuals to fill several positions focused around the enforcement of state and local regulations. Jobs, with field work, are in different areas such as

Air Quality
asbestos, noise, odors and permitted facility compliance

Water Quality
surface water quality monitoring, erosion and sediment control inspections at construction sites and projects, well permitting and inspections, industrial facility stormwater pollution prevention inspections, wastewater pump stations inspections, inspections of hazardous waste generators, and hazardous substances emergency responses
 
Tank Inspections and Petroleum Clean-up Program
investigations of petroleum storage tanks and cleanup sites

If you are interested, or know someone who might be, check the City's Careers page for more information.