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Engineering Specialist IV – 37011490
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 is an intermediate-level Engineering Specialist IV position within the Division of Waste Management, Waste Cleanup Program under the direction of an Environmental Administrator. The Engineering Specialist will coordinate with the Section Administrator, Professional Engineer, and Professional Geologists who provide technical and engineering assistance to section staff regarding the assessment and cleanup of hazardous waste sites.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Engineering Specialist IV will work with DEP project managers, environmental consultants, technical and professional personnel, and the public to address contaminated sites through remedial action using risk-based corrective action principles. The Engineering Specialist IV will ensure that the human health and the environment are protected through effective and efficient cleanup methods that are in accordance with State and Federal laws and rules, as appropriate. The Engineering Specialist IV prioritizes activities and projects in line with DEP’s strategic objectives and finds integrated solutions on a variety of environmental challenges.
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, 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.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Provides engineering support and assistance to the Section’s project managers. This assistance includes review of remedial investigation/feasibility studies, engineering design documents, and documents associated with construction (as-builts, change orders, construction completion reports, etc.). Required to review professionally certified and sealed documents. Prepares written response comments. Works with Section staff, Professional Engineer, and contractors in evaluating selected remedial actions and ensures compliance with State and Federal laws and rules, as appropriate.
- Ensures the completed remedial project is in conformance with approved plans, specifications and change orders and is satisfactorily performing the function for which it was designed and built. Performs on-site final inspection of construction activities for cleanup projects, as necessary.
- Reviews remediation system operational data to ensure optimal system run-times and to reduce cost expenditures. Recommends system modifications to reduce unnecessary costs and improve system efficiency. Assists section staff with implementation of remediation projects and project changes.
- Assists the Section Administrator and Professional Engineer in developing and implementing Section procedure and policy for the engineering design, construction, and long-term operations and maintenance of site cleanups.
- Maintains communication with government, academic, and professional associations regarding new developments in remedial technology, emerging contaminants, industry practices and policy changes concerning environmental remediation.
- On a limited basis, the Engineering Specialist IV serves as project officer on cleanup projects.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of engineering practices and principles
- Knowledge of technical oversight of remediation activities.
- Knowledge of state and federal hazardous waste management and cleanup regulations.
- Ability to work well with others inside and outside the Department.
- Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner.
- Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner.
- Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.
Required or Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering and two years of verifiable related experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total for six years.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License.
- OSHA Safety Training successfully completed within six months of employment, then maintained thereafter
POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.
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@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
