ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020967 1

Requisition No: 840527 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020967 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020967 

Salary:  $44,060.11 

Posting Closing Date: 11/22/2024 

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Engineering Specialist II - 37020967

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program - GIS Section

Previous Applicants Need Not Reapply

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:

The GIS section of the Resilient Florida Program of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection is seeking a full-time Engineering Specialist II.  Employee will be responsible for assisting in the coordination, planning, development, maintenance and archival of policies, procedures, practices, and methods for the utilization of the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Resilient Florida Program.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Resilient Florida Program was established during the 2021 Legislative Session with the passage of SB1964/HB7019 and the creation of section 380.093, Florida Statutes.  This legislation will ensure that communities have the resources they need for resilience planning and project implementation as well as creating a framework for a cohesive, coordinated approach to address the impacts of sea level rise, effects of intensified storms and localized flooding.

The program will administer the Resilient Florida Grant Program, complete a comprehensive statewide flood vulnerability and sea level rise data set and assessment, develop annual Resilience Plans consisting of prioritized projects for funding consideration, support Regional Resilience Entities and collaborate with the Florida Flood Hub of Applied Research and Innovation.  The program will include sections devoted to planning, grant and budget management, technical support and data management.

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 Capital 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.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

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:

$44,060.11

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Employee will be responsible for assisting in the coordination, planning, development, maintenance and archival of policies, procedures, practices, and methods for the utilization of the Geographic Information System (GIS) technology for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, Resilient Florida Program.

Employee will perform tasks required to support program staff related to the use and management of geospatial data. Required tasks can include, but not limited to, creating digital maps, rectifying aerial imagery, performing analysis and calculations, data review, digitizing legal descriptions, plotting paper maps, creating reports, troubleshooting GIS software, providing training to program staff, etc.

Employee will also work on developing and implementing GIS initiatives to improve the workflow of different program sections. Initiatives can include, but not limited to, development of new geospatial datasets into the Department’s GIS library, developing interactive web apps, story maps, dashboards and experience builder apps on the Department’s ArcGIS Online portal, developing custom reports, developing custom script tools to automatize common tasks, developing survey forms for field data collection, etc.

Employee will assist in the acquisition and management of geospatial data, including but not limited to, aerial photography, satellite imagery, LiDAR point cloud data, conventional topographic and bathymetric data, biological and physical monitoring data and also assist in the maintenance of existing web apps, script tools, technical guides and manuals, metadata documentation of datasets, etc.

Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, and techniques related to surveying, mapping and cartography, geodesy, and engineering support as it applies to coastal systems.
• Knowledge of and skills in ESRI GIS-related software including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, Survey123 Connect, Field Maps, ArcGIS AppStudio, ERDAS.
• Knowledge of the general functions for spatial analysis, 3D analysis.
• Knowledge of general geodatabase management, SQL programing, and metadata writing.
• Knowledge of and skill in ArcGIS Online applications including but not limited to web maps, hosted feature services, web apps, dashboards, story maps, and experience builder.
• Ability to design workflow charts and/or process information logically.
• Ability to identify complex workflows that would benefit from the use of custom scripts or add-ins.
• Ability to create custom field data collection forms with the use of software.
• Ability to process, analyze and create mapping products and applications using coastal shoreline survey data, aerial photography, Lidar data, project and permit extents data, and still and video archives.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively, orally and in writing, to users and information technology personnel.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel overnight.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and one year of verifiable related experience, or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of five years..
• A valid driver’s license.
• Travel

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

Contact Information

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison 

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Richard.Sanborn@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.