Requisition No: 804347
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37010702 1
Position Number: 37010702
Salary: $38,429.56 – $42,152.04 (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2023
Environmental Specialist II – 37010702
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:
Duties of the Environmental Specialist II include overseeing performance of and providing technical support to district and county storage tank programs; implementing training programs and outreach material supporting the compliance assistance programs. Tracks and analyzes compliance and enforcement activities. Assists in reviewing and producing contract performance reports and compliance reviews as directed to ensure districts and counties meet annual level of service commitments and priorities. Processes facility SWAPs as requested and maintains appropriate contact information for tanks statewide staff. Provides technical assistance to regulated industries, districts, counties, and others on storage tank regulatory requirements. Assists the EA and ESIII with implementation of the Ethanol/Biodiesel Program, including application technical review, date tracking, and generation of Requests for Additional Information (RAI)s and orders. Coordinates regular teleconferences with both districts and counties, generating agendas and meeting notes for distribution.
The Difference You Will Make:
This position assists in the development and management of the Division of Waste Management’s statewide environmental waste Compliance Assistance Programs. You will be promoting Department efforts to encourage financial responsibility compliance by regulated entities, thereby contributing to the safety of Florida’s environment.
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:
Salary: $38,429.56 – $42,152.04 (Commensurate with experience)
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.
- This position assists in the development and management of the Division of Waste Management’s statewide environmental waste compliance assistance programs. Promotes department efforts encouraging compliance by regulated entities with storage tank, solid and hazardous waste regulations. Duties include providing technical support to district waste and storage tank compliance assistance programs; developing training programs and outreach material supporting the compliance assistance programs. Assists in reviewing and maintaining management reports to ensure districts meet annual level of service commitments and priorities. Provides technical assistance to the regulated industry, districts, local governments and others on solid/hazardous waste and storage tank regulatory requirements. Analyzes data needs for tracking compliance and enforcement activities.
- Supports the notification and registration processes including hazardous waste handler notifications, hazardous waste/used oil transporter registrations and mercury handler registrations.
- Performs related work and special projects as needed, when requested by the supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of state and federal hazardous solid and waste regulations.
- Demonstrated skill using spreadsheets for data analysis.
- Skill in using Microsoft applications, Adobe suites, database management tools and data analysis.
- Ability in effective oral and written communication.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to provide guidance to district staff with primary program area on moderately to complex projects or policies.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science degree or five years of related-work experience.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- Travel is required.
Contact Information:
Amanda Dorsett, Environmental Administrator
Email: Amanda.Dorsett@FloridaDEP.gov
Phone Number: 850-245-8931
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.