ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37010228

Requisition No: 864763 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37010228

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010228 

Salary:  $ 58,833.64 - $ 60,934.92 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2025 

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Engineering Specialist IV – Pending Vacancy
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
This position is located in Pensacola, FL
**Internal Agency Only**

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This is an intermediate-level professional position in the Permitting program responsible for reviewing permit applications and recommending agency action within the Water Permitting Program for Domestic and Industrial Wastewater, Potable Water and ERP Stormwater under limited supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Review of NPDES Domestic and Industrial Wastewater permit applications and documenting permitting decision recommendations in the District's Wastewater Permitting Section of the Water Resource Management Program.
• Review and provide engineering evaluation for permit applications for domestic and industrial wastewater treatment facilities as well as permit modifications and renewals and individual permits for domestic and industrial activity within the Northwest District (NWD), with minimum supervision.
• Review operational data, designs, engineering reports, and other information submitted with the application to assure compliance with accepted engineering practices and Departmental rules, and standards.
• Reviews general and generic permit Notices of Intent to use for the permitting and regulation of facilities such as concrete batch plants, dewatering, petroleum contaminated groundwater and sand/limestone mining under FAC 62-660, 62-620 and 62-621.
• Reviews and prepares general permits for construction of water main extensions for public water systems pursuant to 62-550, FAC.
• Approves the general permits, and reviews and approves all requests for clearance to place permitted public water components into operation, both general and individual permits with only general level supervision.
• Provide technical advice to applicants regarding permit application deficiencies and prepares letters requesting additional information as required.
• Prepare permits and fact sheets and recommends issuance or denial of permits to supervisor.
• Independently conduct on-site inspections of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment facilities and sites of proposed facilities to verify information submitted with applications for permits for new, existing, and modified facilities.
• Consult with governmental officials, professional engineering designers, contractors, developers, and entrepreneurs on proposed plans to ensure adherence to DEP procedures, regulations, Florida Statutes, and good engineering practice.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local requirements and agency actions to assure compliance with applicable rules.
• Coordinate with and provide engineering expertise to the Permitting and Compliance Assurance Programs to ensure that violations of rules, codes, and permit conditions are dealt with in an expeditious manner consistent with State and Federal guidelines for such violations.
• Performs research, analysis and technical reviews for domestic and industrial wastewater permitted facilities.
• Utilizes the GIS computer mapping and data integration system and manages the permitted facilities in the WAFR database.
• Prepare and present domestic and industrial wastewater information at Department seminars and public environmental group meetings.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
2. Skill in evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
3. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
4. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
5. Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
6. Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
9. Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
10. Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
11. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.  
12. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
13. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, and Outlook.
14. Ability to train, motivate and inspire others to achieve team goals.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid Driver License and ability to travel, including some overnight.
• At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 6 years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:
Annual salary - $ 58,833.64 - $60,934.92

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. 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 Pensacola located downtown 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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.