Requisition No: 809110
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I – 37020498
Position Number: 37020498
Salary: $44,250.00
Posting Closing Date: 08/29/2023
Engineering Specialist I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
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 engineering work performing technical assignments in environmental engineering. The employee in this position will be responsible for investigating and evaluating complex problems that may affect the environment across multiple program areas with an emphasis in air resource management.
The Difference You Will Make:
Your role as Engineering Specialist is critical to fulfilling our district’s mission of creating strong community partnerships and safeguarding Florida’s natural resources.
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:
The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is located at the Pensacola office.
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 – $44,250.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct detailed engineering reviews of permit applications and/or technical report documents for conformance to Florida Administrative Code, Federal CFRs, and other technical documents such as AP42 (EPA Source Emission Factors).
- Review permit applications for compliance with applicable requirements and source impact on air quality criteria, using information supplied through application documents, inspection reports, operating reports, and personal inspections as necessary.
- Prepare air operation, construction, and Title V permits; exemptions; and any related documents in a manner that is technically correct, clear, concise and consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures.
- Perform engineering reviews of process equipment design and calculations to assure control effectiveness and compliance with applicable state and federal emission requirements.
- Complete projects independently and within timeframes specified by Department rules, guidance and procedures.
- Evaluate comments on public notices and represent the Department in meetings with permit applicants and public hearings as needed.
- Input data into the Air Resources Management System (ARMS) and documents into Oculus accurately and within required timeframes.
- Perform field inspections to insure site acceptability for proposed construction associated with new permit applications, to determine the adequacy of facility design and operation, and to insure the appropriateness and adequacy of permit conditions.
- Work toward accomplishing program goals, objectives, key performance indicators and metrics as required.
- Coordinate with staff in the compliance assurance program regarding air permitting and compliance activities.
- Participate in multi-program cross-training activities.
Performs other duties as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to drive and travel, including some overnight.
- Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
- Ability to communicate in a tactful and courteous manner both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to effectively collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
- Ability to follow direction and policy.
- Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
- Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
- Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
- Skill in determining work priorities to ensure timely completion of work assignments without close supervision.
- Skill in maintaining effective and productive working relationships with others.
- Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, disagreements in a positive manner.
- Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Sharepoint and Outlook.
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of Florida’s regulatory programs and environmental laws.
- Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles and terminology.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Driver’s License and Travel
- A 4-year degree or higher or 4 years of related work experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
For questions regarding this position please contact: Jenna Phillips, Environmental Manager at Jenna.Phillips@Floridadep.gov
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.