ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010257

Requisition No: 828989 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010257

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010257 

Salary:  Annually $45,400 - $50,400 (Commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 05/24/2024 

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Environmental Specialist ll 

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 a first level intermediate Environmental Specialist II position in the Division of Air Resource Management’s Compliance Assurance Section (CAS) that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator. The primary responsibility of this position is as the statewide Asbestos Coordinator with oversight of the Asbestos Program. Other responsibilities include assisting with oversight of statewide compliance and enforcement programs, managing the division’s electronic products and data, and conducting outreach and training.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Air Resource Management is charged with regulation of Florida’s air resource, 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 $45,400 - $50,400 (Commensurate based on experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develops expertise on asbestos regulations and EPA policies related to asbestos program management. Receives and maintains appropriate asbestos training certifications. Provides guidance to districts and local programs on asbestos rule interpretations, policies, program procedures, and compliance issues.  Also provides guidance and training to asbestos consultants and/or contractors as needed.  Assists with maintaining the asbestos database and user documentation and providing database training to districts and local programs.  Provides user support for the Department’s electronic asbestos notification system and assists with implementing system enhancements.

Assists in the implementation and oversight of compliance and enforcement policy across the state.  Provides assistance on compliance issues to district and local program staff, permit applicants, facility owners and operators, consultants, and the public. Assists with developing and maintaining standard operating procedures, guidance documents, and training materials related to compliance and enforcement policies and procedures.

Acts as a compliance assistance resource and assists with functions related to the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. Helps target industries, processes, and facilities across the state that could benefit from compliance assistance. Helps develop compliance assistance materials and coordinate outreach activities.

Assists with managing the division’s data systems and electronic tools and providing user support. Helps identify and implement system enhancements to improve usability and data quality. Assists with conducting necessary training to division, districts, local programs, and public users.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general environmental principles

Knowledge of federal and state air regulations

Knowledge of compliance and enforcement procedures; computer systems and programs

Skilled in analyzing/interpreting engineering data

Skilled in problem solving

Skilled in preparing reports

Skilled in using a personal computer including Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet development, graphics presentation software, and the Internet

Skilled in interpreting and applying rules, policies and procedures

Skilled in using electronic databases

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments in a timely manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, applicants, consultants and coworkers as well as staff in other divisions, districts and local air programs

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

Bachelor’s degree in meteorology, atmospheric science, other sciences, or engineering 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

Valid Driver’s License

Travel on state business

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

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: 

Jessica Dalton  - jessica.dalton@floridadep.gov or 850-717-9106

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.