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 facilitates the performance of contamination assessment and remedial action activities by qualified cleanup contractors for state-funded petroleum cleanup projects. They review site cleanup files and historic activities and expenditures and negotiate site-specific scopes of work with contractors and professional staff. They review contractor proposed cleanup activities for technical and administrative adequacy and conformance with applicable statutes, Department rules, procedures, and guidance. The employee must gain knowledge and experience in all aspects of the Petroleum Restoration Program including the state-funded programs such as Early Detection Incentive (EDI), Abandoned Tank Restoration Program (ATRP), Petroleum Liability Restoration Insurance Program (PLRIP), and Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program (PCPP). The ideal candidate should possess the ability to work independently and with colleagues to aid the rest of the Program to research, plan, and work with industry contractors to implement complex assessments and remediation designs which fall under applicable state and federal rules, statutes and regulations related to Contaminated Site Cleanups.
The Difference You Will Make:
This position is critical for the successful completion of assessment and remediation of petroleum contaminated sites in Florida. The ideal candidate will utilize knowledge and experience to evaluate site conditions at contaminated facilities in order to help the environmental industry find an economical and successful solution to bring Florida lands back to a condition sustainable for future generations.
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:
- 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:
- Reports to the Section Environmental Administrator. 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 all Departmental rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
- This specialized environmental remediation management position will personally oversee the performance of the contamination assessment and remedial action activities at state-funded environmental rehabilitation projects in the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP).
- Performs review of technical reports/documents and interfaces with technical support staff to determine the best and most efficient course to contaminated site closures.
- Assists Team Leader, Advanced Cleanup (AC) Coordinator, Consent Order Tracking Coordinator and the Performance Based Cleanup (PBC) Coordinator with tracking the progress of AC, PBC, Consent Order, and Performance Based Advanced Cleanup (PBAC) facilities and associated agreements.
- Responds to information requests from government, co-workers, private entities, consultants, and the general public concerning program/project activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Geologic and Hydrogeologic concepts and principles.
- Knowledge of general site assessment and remediation terminology and techniques.
- Skill in using personal computers, writing and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences; and one year of verifiable related professional 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.
- OSHA Safety Training to be completed within the first six months of employment.
- Occasional travel required.
Contact Information:
Kristen Sapp, Environmental Administrator
Email: Kristen.sapp@floridadep.gov
Phone Number: 850-245-8916
