Requisition No: 840485
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020802
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020802
Salary: $44,290.08
Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2024
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Environmental Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
**Internal Agency Only**
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 Intermediate first level professional environmental work performing low to mid complexity application/project reviews, site inspections, data entry and analysis, drafting reports/permits and other correspondence and assisting with the development and implementation of the statewide Air program. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.
The Difference You Will Make:
Your role as Environmental Specialist is critical to fulfilling our district’s mission of creating strong community partnerships and safeguarding Florida’s natural resources.
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:
The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in the Pensacola office located at 160 W. Government St., Pensacola, FL., 32502.
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:
Annual salary - $44,290.08
Your Specific Responsibilities:
The employee in this position reviews and provides evaluation for compliance and for permit applications primarily related to the Air Resource Management Division. This will include ensuring compliance with existing permits, preparing permits and fact sheets, and conducting onsite inspections, if necessary, to verify information submitted with applications for permits for new, existing, and modified facilities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conduct detailed reviews of permit applications and/or technical report documents for conformance to Florida Administrative Code, Federal CFRs, and other technical documents such as AP42 (EPA Source Emission Factors).
- Review permit applications for compliance with applicable requirements, using information supplied through application documents, inspection reports, operating reports, and personal inspections as necessary.
- Plans and conducts inspections, site visits and other required field work, or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing permit files, reports, and other documents, as well as performing calculations and technical reviews. When necessary, make enforcement recommendations to supervisor.
- Conducts follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement.
- Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints.
- Prepare air construction and operation permits; exemptions; and any related documents in a manner that is technically correct, clear, concise, and consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures.
- Perform reviews of process equipment design and emission calculations to assure compliance with applicable state and federal emission requirements.
- Complete projects independently and within timeframes specified by Department rules, guidance, and procedures.
- Evaluate comments on public notices and assist with representing the Department in meetings with permit applicants and public hearings as needed.
- Input data into the Air Resources Management System (ARMS) and documents into Oculus accurately and within required timeframes.
- Perform field inspections of facility operations to enhance understanding of the facility processes, to evaluate proper recordkeeping, and to ensure effective controls are in place.
- Work toward accomplishing program goals, objectives, key performance indicators and metrics as required.
- Participate in multi-program cross-training activities.
- Performs other duties as needed.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
- Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
- Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
- Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
- Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
- Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
- Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
- Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
- Knowledge of field sampling techniques for soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment.
- Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
- Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Driver's License and ability to travel as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; 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.
- Upon appointment must complete OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER certification and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter.
- Pursuant to sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Jenna Phillips, Environmental Manager at Jenna.Phillips@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_ER@dep.state.fl.us
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.
