Requisition No: 801061
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37010832
Position Number: 37010832
Salary: Salary: $38,429.56 – $42,152.04 (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 06/02/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37010832
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 Environmental Specialist II position conducts professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Site Investigation Section within the Division of Waste Management in Tallahassee, Florida. This candidate will occasionally travel and conduct field assessments and will possess the ability to work independently or within a team setting. The candidate will gain experience developing environmental assessment strategies and field sampling techniques and will expand their hydrogeological and analytical interpretation skills sufficient to lead investigative efforts. The candidate will manage overflow work conducted by environmental assessment contractors. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to confidently identify and utilize resources, including financial obligations.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Environmental Specialist II position works directly with site owners, interested parties, Pollution Response Action Contractors, and fellow Site Investigation Section team members. You will contribute to the characterization and cleanup of a variety of contaminated sites. The Environmental Specialist II position is part of a dynamic team that finds solutions to environmental issues by prioritizing and implementing activities in line with DEP’s strategic objectives.
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:
- This is scientific work conducting site investigations associated with suspected soil and groundwater contamination. Responsible for working directly with the public, department personnel, contractors, municipalities, and government officials.
- Responds to reports of potential or actual soil and groundwater contamination cases. Conducts scientific assessments utilizing forensic assessment methodologies to collect pertinent data to determine source areas and responsible parties. These activities include historical data searches, obtaining access to properties, installation of monitor well networks, soil and groundwater sample collection and aquifer characterization studies. Maintains, operates, and calibrates equipment used during field investigations. Assists with summarizing the results of field investigations, including interpretations of hydrogeological data and analytical data. Assists with production of the final report. Maintains site files and inputs site information into the section database.
- Learns all facets of contract management sufficient to serve as a project manager overseeing contracted overflow environmental assessments within the section. Responsible for accurate financial and scientific entries into applicable databases. Responsible for all accurately documenting communications with affected parties during investigations.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of groundwater characteristics and geochemistry.
- Knowledge of environmental assessment procedures and techniques.
- Skilled in the use of personal computers and financial/technical spreadsheet development.
- Skilled in technical writing to summarize investigative findings in report format.
- Ability to learn monitoring well construction techniques.
- Ability to travel and be physically able to perform field work.
- Ability to work as a team member or independently.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences.
- Must be willing to participate in the Medical Monitoring Program.
- Must be willing to travel occasionally (for field work).
- Must have OSHA Certification or the ability to complete the training for certification.
- A Valid Driver License.
Contact Information:
Dave Phillips, Environmental Administrator – SES
Waste Cleanup Program/Site Investigations
Email: Dave.M.Phillips@FloridaDEP.gov
Phone No. 850-245-8952
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.