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Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST III - 37020190
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020190
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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 Professional Geologist III position performs highly technical, professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Hazardous Waste Program and Permitting Section within the Division of Waste Management located in Tallahassee, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, professional geologist license in the State of Florida, discipline-specific knowledge, leadership skills, adaptive management knowledge and skills and be highly effective in both the team and an autonomous environment.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Professional Geologist III provides regulatory oversight for environmental rehabilitation work conducted at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted facilities across Florida under state and federal regulations. This position interacts with EPA, Federal DOD Facilities, DEP District Offices, and other sections and divisions across DEP to support the progress of operation and environmental cleanup of sites. This position is also instrumental at leading special projects, developing guidance and internal training, and mentoring junior team members.
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:
- 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.
- The incumbent is responsible for coordinating and tracking technical review of geological information and regulatory aspects of hazardous waste activities under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), and professional certification of geological aspects of all assessment reviews conducted by non-PG staff. In addition, incumbent is charged with project manager responsibilities for some of the more complex cleanup cases.
- Coordinates review of hazardous waste corrective action permit applications to determine compliance with State and Federal regulations, and ensures permits are issued in a timely and effective manner. The reviews include technical evaluation of groundwater monitoring plans, assessments reports, corrective action plans and risk-assessments, and recommending permit conditions necessary to ensure compliance. Certification of geologic reports as required.
- The incumbent is responsible for training program staff on assessment and geological considerations.
- Assists hazardous waste field staff with inspections of existing and proposed facilities prior to issuance of permits to determine facility compliance with regulations. Provides professional assistance to district staff and facility applicants and consultants on treatment, storage or disposal methodologies. Participates in the department’s OSHA Program.
- Attends meetings and conferences with applicants, consultants, governmental officials and other affected parties to determine compliance with all state and federal regulations and standards.
- Research and reviews regulatory changes, literature and other documents to determine best current practices and procedures, and to maintain expertise in new technologies for management of hazardous waste and cleanup of hazardous waste facilities.
- Performs related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of RCRA permitting and corrective action requirements.
- Knowledge of risk-based corrective action.
- Skill in the use of common Microsoft Office Software.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required Qualifications:
- Valid State of Florida Licensed Professional Geologist (Chapter 492 F.S.)
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License.
- Upon employment OSHA Safety training is required to be completed.
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.
Contact Information:
Michell Smith, Environmental Administrator
Hazardous Waste Program & Permitting
Email: Michell.M.Smith@FloridaDEP.gov
Phone Number: 850-245-8721
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.
