Requisition No: 810653
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV – 37010693 1
Position Number: 37010693
Salary: Salary: $51,320.27 – $60,900.00 (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 10/15/2023
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV – 37010693
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Waste Management
Our Organization and Mission:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
This is a highly responsible and technical position requiring knowledge and experience in the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of costs associated therewith. The duties will involve:
1. Site management of petroleum contaminated sites within the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) of the Division of Waste Management.
2. Review Engineering Reports along with Statements of Work and Task Assignments under the supervision of a Professional Engineer.
3. Develop Scopes of Work and cost estimates associated with Task Assignments for assessment, remediation, monitoring and closure of PRP sites.
4. Assist the Team Leader in training of new site managers and participate in annual PRP training programs.
5. Work on special projects as directed by the Team or Program Administrator.
6. Serve as a Program mentor for less experienced staff.
The Difference You Will Make:
The goal of the PRP program is to assess and remediate petroleum contaminated sites in Florida to protect the health and welfare of the citizens and natural resources. In addition, you will be working with property and business owners to clean up or prevent petroleum releases from contaminating the groundwater, surface water and environment in Florida thus providing a safe environment for the state’s citizens and future citizens.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee – Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
Annual Salary: $51,320.27 – $60,900.00 (Commensurate with experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a highly responsible and technical position requiring knowledge and experience in the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of costs associated therewith. The employee in this position reports to the Environmental Administrator and is responsible for oversight of the Team’s implementation of portions of the Petroleum Cleanup Program’s procurement of purchase orders for assessment and remedial activities at petroleum contaminated sites.
Provides management oversight of all contaminated assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects assigned to the Team is responsible for the Team’s conformance with the program standard operating procedures and applicable Program and Division guidance and procedures. Assists the Team’s site managers in negotiation of the scope of work and preparation of purchase orders, as well as the resolution of disputes arising there from. Oversees section Team project manager’s review of cleanup contractors work products for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-780, F.A.C. and applicable Department guidance.
Acts as a site manager for assigned petroleum contaminated sites and oversees the performance of the contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects. Reviews site specific scopes of work, negotiates these elements with contractors and prepares purchase orders. Assists in making recommendation for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work as required and prepares change orders. Performs a review of summary reports and monitors rehabilitation occurring at sites and the consultant’s efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost effective and timely manner.
Manages the performance of the site assessment and remedial action activities for state-funded rehabilitation projects as a Site Manager. Makes recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of Petroleum Restoration Program work as required, prepares work orders, reviews invoices and performs other administrative and technical responsibilities of a Site Manager.
Provides technical advice to SMs on Remedial Action documents (Remedial Action Plans (RAP), RAP modifications, and Site Rehabilitation Completion Request), for the section where required and authorized by Chapters 471, F.S., and 21H-26.001, F.A.C. Serves as one of the section’s engineers for technical decisions concerning remediation of contaminated sites.
Supports Professional Engineers in the oversight of remedial action activities for state-funded rehabilitation projects assigned to the Team. Assists the Team leader and Site Managers in reviewing site-specific scopes of work and negotiating with contractors. Performs on-site Inspections of engineering systems when necessary, assists the Team in making recommendations for corrective actions, and helps in negotiating changes in the scope of work as required. Performs review of applicable technical reports. Monitors the progress of rehabilitation occurring at Team assigned sites and the consultant’s efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Consults and assists the chief Engineer or PRP and other senior Engineers within the Division of Waste Management on technical decisions and assessment of innovative technologies concerning remediation of contaminated sites, and in the development of guidance for remedial design review procedures. Disseminates pertinent information to Team staff.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge or contamination assessment and remediation, groundwater recovery design, and in-situ treatment design.
Knowledge of chemistry, environmental engineering, hydrology, hydrogeology, microbiology, and soil mechanics.
Skill in using personal computers for engineering design and modeling, word processing and data analysis.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
Ability to perform technical training and presentations to staff.
Ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering.
- A valid Driver License.
Contact Information:
Kenneth Busen, Environmental Administrator
Petroleum Restoration Program/Petroleum Section 2
Email: Kenneth.Busen@FloridaDEP.gov
Phone Number 850-245-8745
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.