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Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010700
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37010700
Salary: Annual Salary: $46,350.00
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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
The Work You Will Do:
The Environmental Specialist assists with field work in conducting environmental investigations and serves as contract and project management of contaminated sites. This is an intermediate technical position requiring knowledge in aspects of environmental site assessment and project management. The Environmental Specialist II will assist in the completion of site investigation field work that is associated with suspected soil and groundwater contamination. The ES II will also work with the public, department personnel, contractors, municipalities, and government officials in conducting these activities.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Environmental Specialist II within the Site Investigation Section works with technical and professional personnel, environmental consultants, interested parties and the public to investigate and assess sources of contamination throughout the state.
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.
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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- The ES II responds to reports of potential or actual soil and groundwater contamination cases. Conducts scientific assessments utilizing forensic assessment methodologies to collect data to determine source areas, extent of impact and responsible parties.
- The ES II serves as a contract and project manager for state-funded cleanup sites. As a project manager, the incumbent is responsible for technical and administrative aspects of environmental site assessment projects.
- The ES II works independently and informs the Environmental Administrator of status and issues regarding environmental cleanup projects throughout the state.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.
- Knowledge of GIS software.
- Knowledge of the concepts of environmental assessment, emphasizing workplan development and implementation.
- Skilled in technical writing to summarize investigative findings in report format.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences and one year of verifiable related experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of five years.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License.
- Medical Monitoring.
- Must obtain within the first 6 months of employment the OSHA Safety Training Certification.
Contact Information:
John Travis, Environmental Administrator
Email: john.travis@floridadep.gov
Phone No: 850-245-8943
