ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37010776

Requisition No: 840502 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37010776

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010776 

Salary:  $3,690.84 Mo. / $44,290.08 Yr. 

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2024 

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ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

This is an entry to intermediate-level engineering position the department’s Permitting program. This position is tasked with reviewing and drafting permits, denials and other agency action for solid waste management facilities, wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, potable water systems, stormwater treatment, and other programs. Assists staff in enforcing permit conditions and applicable rules and regulations. 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 any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

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. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.

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:

South District - The South District Office is located in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping and fishing.  Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, downtown Fort Myers, with its many restaurants and nightlife, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. It is a sports enthusiast haven as the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. The South District covers 8 counties (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Hendry, Glades and Highlands). 

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.

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:

Permit Processing

In general, this position conducts reviews of low-complex applications, reports and file/data reviews.

• Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to applicable regulations. This includes, but is not limited to: reviewing reports, well designs, technical guidance and other documents, and rules.
• Writes permitting and correspondence and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules, timeframes and Department guidance and procedures.

Compliance Assistance and Outreach

In addition to the permitting responsibilities, the incumbent will assist the compliance staff conduct inspections and monitoring data review.

• Supports, participates, and/or assists staff in the execution of compliance assistance for the regulated community.
• Assists with public outreach and training events.
• Provides regulatory assistance for and cooperates with engineers, geologists, government officials, representatives from other regulatory agencies and the general public.

Database Management

The position maintains databases of pollution control projects.

• Ensures the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases.
• Receives and enters citizen complaints into a complaint tracking system.

Training

The position develops and maintains the essential skills needed for determining technical capabilities and regulatory requirements for pollution control systems.

• Completes the training plans developed for the position.
• Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to develop essential skills. This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management.
• Is a self-advocate for training and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

Performs other duties as assigned

Other related duties may be required as directed by the immediate supervisor or as circumstances dictate.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering design and monitoring laboratory analysis and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering design, calculations and data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
• Ability to communicate technically, effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to accept training and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer Intern with the State of Florida.
• Multilingual in English and Spanish, Creole or German.

Required or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural or physical science or engineering from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education and/or verifiable related experience for a total of four years
• 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
• Travel is required, including overnight.

Working hours: (A) Daily from Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) FLEX Schedule. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

BACKGROUND SCREENING 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.

To learn more about the DEP South District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/south

Contact Information:

Amanda Ades

South District DEP

2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364

Fort Myers, FL  33902 

(239) 344-5652

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.