Requisition No: 811185
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I – 37010883
Position Number: 37010883
Salary: $3,457.05 Mo. / $41,484.60 Yr.
Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2023
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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 position involves technical work in the permitting program and the application of Department rules and Statutes. The position will evaluate the technical efficacy and legal applicability of pollution control systems such as water and wastewater utilities, stormwater systems, air pollution control, and solid waste management.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
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:
South District – The South District Office is located in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping and fishing. Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, downtown Fort Myers, with its many restaurants and nightlife, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. It is a sports enthusiast haven as the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. The South District covers 8 counties (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Hendry, Glades and Highlands).
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.
To learn more about different DEP career opportunities, visit https://floridadep.gov/adm/hr/content/career-opportunities-0
Pay:
$3,457.05 Mo. / $41,484.60 Yr.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Review and evaluation of permit applications for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.
- Performing site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations.
- Producing requests for additional information, if required, and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules, timeframes and Department guidance and procedures.
- Working towards achieving Business Plan goals.
- Ensuring that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department’s databases timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures.
- Participating in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings as necessary
- Attending applicable training workshops, teleconferences, meetings, webinars, safety courses, as required.
- Provides technical assistance for and cooperates with engineers, government officials, representatives from other regulatory agencies and the general public through meetings, conferences, and/or individual consultations regarding State and Federal requirements related to pollution control.
- Tracks and assigns permit application numbers to all incoming applications and maintains an adequate filing system, including updating of computer records.
- Other related duties may be required as directed by the immediate supervisor or as circumstances dictate.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and to travel.
- Ability to analyze and interpret engineering design, calculations and data.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to monitor and inspect engineering and environmental projects.
- Ability to interpret and understand engineering design and monitoring laboratory analysis and procedures.
- Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate technically, effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
- Ability to accept training and mentoring.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to employ critical thinking to solve problems and improve procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to provide presentations for internal and external customers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Florida Driver’s License
- Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications:
- Skilled in providing technical presentations for internal and external customers.
- Skilled in using engineering equipment and/or instruments.
- Skilled at training and mentoring.
- Knowledge of pollution control equipment design and operation
- Skill in evaluating compliance test reports
- Skilled in evaluating pollution management facilities design/operation criteria and compliance reports
- Professional Engineer License/Engineer Intern with the State of Florida.
- A Bachelor’s or higher degree with a major in one of the engineering specialties and/or work experience in air pollution control, solid waste management facility permitting and/or design, or water utilities.
Working hours: (A) Daily from Monday to Friday – 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) FLEX Schedule. This position is not eligible for teleworking.
To learn more about the DEP South District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/south
Contact Information:
Amanda Ades
South District DEP
2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364
Fort Myers, FL 33902
(239) 344-5652
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.