Requisition No: 803531
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37010562
Position Number: 37010562
Salary: $43,151.19 – $48,500.00 (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2023
Environmental Specialist III – 37010562
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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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:
The Waste Site Cleanup Section manages the state-funded investigation and cleanup of hazardous waste sites and emerging contaminants, coordinates with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the cleanup of federal Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites, and implements the Florida Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program. Management of these sites involves an interdisciplinary combination of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, engineering, and environmental science to mitigate risk and protect human health and the environment. The Environmental Specialist III (ESIII) works as a Project/Contract Manager and is responsible for and assists with the technical and managerial aspects of State-Funded hazardous waste cleanup sites, Superfund site rehabilitation projects, and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program sites.
The Difference You Will Make:
The ESIII will work to ensure the environmental effectiveness of these projects are in accordance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA/SARA and state regulations as appropriate.
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:
$43,151.19 – $48,500.00 (Commensurate with experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Manages all phases of remedial action for numerous hazardous waste sites, including state and Superfund hazardous waste and drycleaning solvent contamination sites, contracting out work as necessary. Recommends corrective actions to the administrator. Prepares site-specific scopes of work, and cost estimates, and negotiates these elements with section’s contractors. Manages contractors working on assigned projects, including on-site inspections to ensure completed work is in accordance with contract requirements. Management of all phases of remedial action activities for assigned projects will be under limited supervision.
- Performs critical and professionally accurate reviews of work plans, investigative reports, designs and bid documents for assigned projects, as well as coordination of document reviews with other sections and agencies. Evaluates remedial alternatives and participates in the selection of the alternative most consistent with National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA, and state regulations and initiatives, as appropriate.
- Manages assigned Waste Site Cleanup and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program Services contracts and performs all necessary contract management aspects of these contracts with limited supervision. Prepares complete and accurate contract Task Assignments, Change Orders and Work Directives in accordance with department guidelines. Reviews and approves contractor invoices for completed work to ensure compliance with contract requirements. Maintains and updates all contract management documentation for assigned contracts, resolves contract issues, and renegotiates assigned contracts on an annual basis.
- Serves as training coordinator for the Section. Responsible for determining Section training needs and developing annual training budgets. Assists in training and supervision of other project managers. Schedules section training seminars and assists in selection of seminar topics. Assists in development and drafting of internal operating procedures.
- Remains familiar with department locational data standards and GIS mapping capabilities. Prepares maps, figures, and reports as requested. Assists Section Administrator with Natural Resource Trustee issues.
- Section website coordinator. Provides updates for and uploads documents to be posted on Section website to reflect current status of Section activities.
- Responds to information requests, advises and represents the section Administrator, as needed. Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Administrator.
- Note: The duties of the position require the incumbent to represent the Department as the generator of hazardous waste for transport and disposal, the incumbent will be required to successfully complete and maintain proficiency in a DOT Hazardous Materials Handling course under 49 CFR 171-180. The incumbent will be required to successfully complete and maintain certification in OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response under 29 CFR 1910.120. The incumbent of this position is expected to be aware of and abide by the Public Service Standards as developed by the Department.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: geology, geophysical investigations, well drilling, hydrology, environmental chemistry, toxicology, risk assessment, ecology, biology, environmental studies.
- Ability to enter hazardous waste sites.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Skill in proofreading and editing technical documents for technical accuracy, spelling and grammar.
- Skill in using personal computers for word processing and data analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to complete OSHA Safety Training within 6 months of hire.
- Ability to travel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Three years of related-work experience.
Contact Information:
Kelly Crain
Environmental Administrator
Email: Kelly.Crain@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.