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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 is an entry-level position performing professional work and basic scientific tasks under general supervision in the district’s Compliance Assurance Program (CAP). The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.
Where You Will Work:
South District - The South District Office is located in Fort Myers.
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;
- Retirement plan options;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
To learn more about different DEP career opportunities, visit https://floridadep.gov/adm/hr/content/career-opportunities-0.
Pay:
$3,690.84 Mo. / $44,290.08 Yr.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Facility Compliance
- Plans and conducts inspections, site visits, and/or other required field work.
- Provides compliance assistance to regulated facilities.
- Conducts follow up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance.
- Responds to complaints in a prompt and effective manner.
- When necessary, recommends enforcement action.
- Supports, participates, and/or assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops.
Training:
- Participates in office training events/activities.
- Is a self-advocate for training.
Report Processing:
- Produces timely and accurate documentation of file reviews.
- Enters inspection documentation into the designated database.
- Reviews required reports for regulated facilities.
Performs other duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
- Ability to prepare technical and programmatic reports.
- Ability to use personal computers.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to Wastewater, and UIC Programs.
- Basic knowledge of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and NPDES program.
- Skilled at performing field inspections.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university.
- The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License.
- Complete initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter once hired.
- Travel is required, including overnight.
Contact Information:
Amanda Ades
South District DEP
2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364
Fort Myers, FL 33902
(239) 344-5652
