Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020064
Pay Plan: Career Service
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Environmental Specialist l
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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
The Work You Will Do:
This is an entry-level independent technical environmental position in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM) that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator of the Field Operations Section in the Office of Air Monitoring (OAM). This position operates and maintains ambient air monitoring sites and collects legally defensible data in the Forgotten Coast Territory area. It may also assist in the operation, setup, and repair of air monitoring equipment in other areas of the state. This position is expected to offer new ideas for doing business, evaluate issues, and make recommendations to improve operational efficiency. This position requires being a team player and displaying a cooperative attitude.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Air Resource Management is charged with regulation of Florida’s air resources, including air quality monitoring, permitting and ensuring compliance of emission sources. Through a variety of services for our customers – the public and industry – the division regulates the state of Florida’s air resource fairly, consistently, and efficiently, while implementing state, federal, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements and enabling the economic development of the state. The Division provides these services through its Director’s Office, Office of Business Planning, Office of Air Monitoring, Permit Review Section, and Compliance Assurance Section.
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.
Pay:
Salary Range Annually $40,331 - $42,331 (Commensurate based on experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Field Duties: Makes routine visits to the sites, as needed, to include: maintenance of the site and instrument logs and preventive maintenance schedules; performs sample filter checking/changing; calibrates the instruments as required; performs routine quality control checks on the instruments as required; performs specified preventive maintenance operations; performs minor repairs to air monitoring sites, performs siting reviews, and equipment; and informs supervisor of any issues that might result in data loss or completeness issues. Notifies supervisor of any unusual issues.
Data Collection: Polls the sites daily and reviews the report displaying hourly data, previous night’s automatic calibration report and power failure report to confirm satisfactory operation. Takes corrective action if any problems are detected in the daily polling. Reviews polled data to ensure the sites were polled and data are stored locally. Tracks questionable or lost data.
Data Review: Participate in performance and systems audits, conduct software/hardware enhancement analysis, and prepare monthly and quarterly data reports, as needed.
Site Maintenance: Maintains and checks the site heating/cooling system operation to include cleaning and replacing of filters, maintain grounds around the air monitoring shelter, keeps the shelter interior clean, and maintains and cleans the sample manifolds.
Equipment Maintenance Assistance: Installs, calibrates, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and maintains new and existing air monitoring equipment to meet vendor specifications and state/federal performance standards. Documents, and maintains records of work performed to confirm that systems will produce high-quality, legally defensible monitoring data. Create/update checklists and standard operating practices for equipment inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration procedures to meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.
Performs other related duties as required by the Section Administrator or designee.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the physical and natural sciences
Knowledge of the basic principles of electronics and electricity and application to air monitoring instrumentation
Knowledge of standard electronic and electrical test equipment
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic instruments and systems
Knowledge of the procedures for troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
Knowledge of schematic drawings
Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment used to repair, service and calibrate instruments and systems
Skilled in use of personal computers
Skilled in performing basic math calculations
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data
Skilled in problem solving
Skilled in preparing technical reports and documentation
Skilled in interpreting and using electronic circuit diagrams and mechanical blueprints
Skilled in diagnosing malfunctions in instruments and systems
Skilled in testing and the use of test devices to determine options for the repair, maintenance and calibration of instruments and systems
Skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving instrument malfunctions
Skilled in planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments to manage multiple priorities
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to repair, maintain and calibrate instruments and instrument systems
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people having a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds
Ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team
Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
Required or Preferred Qualifications:
Valid Driver License
Required to travel on state business
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in natural sciences or engineering; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
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 for Questions:
Josh Slappey @850-717-9066 or Joshua.Slappey@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@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.
