ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 37021085 1 1 1

Requisition No: 826945 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 37021085 1 1 1

Position Number: 37021085 

Salary:  $45,308.75 - $54,000.00 (starting compensation commensurate with education and work experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024 

Engineering Specialist III - 37021085

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Coastal Engineering and Geology

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection is seeking a coastal science graduate, geologist or engineer for a full-time position in the Coastal Engineering and Geology Group (CEG), that provides technical expertise in coastal hydrodynamics, sediment processes, and geology, and the related principles and practices of coastal engineering and geotechnical analysis. The staff provides technical support for Florida’s beach erosion control program through evaluations of coastal conditions, including historical shoreline changes and storm impact assessments, through evaluations of proposed beach and inlet management activities, and through analysis of project monitoring data.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection strives to achieve a more synergized and unified goal of protecting and managing our coastal resources by ensuring optimal quality, longevity and health of these resources over time.

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: $45,308.75 - $54,000.00 (starting compensation commensurate with education and work experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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.

This engineering position requires a working knowledge of the forcing mechanisms of coastal littoral sediment transport and ocean inlet tidal hydrodynamics, and coastal geology or geomorphology. This position’s primary responsibility is to conduct coastal science, geology or engineering reviews of beach and inlet management projects, and other coastal construction projects which receive Department funding or require a permit from the Department. This position provides technical assistance for planning, funding, permitting, and monitoring of beach and inlet management projects, as well as assist in the development of policy and procedures. This position requires effective communication and coordination with staff, permit applicants, local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and other departmental entities in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the beaches and coastal systems of Florida.

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

Conducts engineering technical reviews of coastal monitoring data, littoral sediment transport processes, volumetric and shoreline change analysis, presented in reports and feasibility studies of beach and inlet management activities. Provides written comments to the permit or project manager.  Participates in meetings as necessary with designated staff to discuss projects and to coordinate completion of technical reviews. Represents the CEG staff in meetings with permit applicants, at public meetings, and at Department and interagency discussions related to projects and policy issues.

Assists with the development of guidelines for the review of coastal science information and the criteria for compliance with statutes, rules and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources.

Assists with studies of coastal geologic and littoral sediment transport processes in collaboration with the ORCP staff and contractors and prepares reports with recommendations for long-term regional beach or inlet management strategies.

Conducts on-site inspections to evaluate beach-dune conditions, beach sediment characteristics and permit compliance of beach and inlet management projects.

Conducts post-storm impact assessments to evaluate the effects of major storm events on coastal construction and beach and dune resources. Assists in the preparation of post-storm reports and recovery plans.

As part of the duties of the position the incumbent will need to develop and maintain knowledge, skills and abilities in coastal sciences, geology, or engineering; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities in coastal sciences, geology, or engineering; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.

Knowledge of the forcing mechanisms of coastal littoral sediment transport and ocean inlet tidal hydrodynamics, and coastal geology or geomorphology, and ability to apply coastal science principles related to beach and inlet management activities.

Ability to evaluate and interpret scientific or technical data.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a tactful and courteous manner.

Ability to travel, conduct field investigations and collect technical data.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to get along and work well with fellow employees and the public.

Ability to maintain a valid driver license.

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree form an acctedited college or univeristy with a major in coastal engineering, coastal geology, geology with coastal track course concentration, or related coastal studies degree. Six years of related work experience can be substituted for the degree.

Other Job Related Requirements for this Position:

A valid driver license. 

Ability to travel overnight

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is a Position of Trust. 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.  

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@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information

Lauren Jordan, HR Liaison 

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Lauren.Jordan@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.