ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37000511

Requisition No: 842110 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37000511

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000511 

Salary:  $52,859.88 - $56,000 annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2024 

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ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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:

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV (37000511)

The Bureau of Design and Construction (BDC) is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong professional design and project management skills to join our dynamic team with the Division of Recreation and Parks. Florida State Parks span the entire state with 175 state parks and trails, the only state park system in the United States to be recognized four times with the gold medal award.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Recreation and Parks provides resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting and restoring natural and cultural resources. Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

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:

Bureau of Design and Construction

3900 Commonwealth Blvd., MS 520

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.

This position requires travel including visiting some of Florida’s favorite places.

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:

$52,859.88 - $56,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This professional position provides proactive project management for specific projects, which are funded for design or construction implementation.  Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Manage the planning and design of park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, drainage structures, etc.
• Conducts onsite project inspections.
• Serves as liaison to consulting engineers and to city, county, state and federal agencies on problems relating to shoreline stability, design or erosion improvements. 
• Reviews proposed facility construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate codes and regulations to assure quality of the finished product. 
• Extensive verbal and written communications are required.
• Project site visits are required. 
• Completes construction site permit applications for related engineering projects prepared by other staff members.
• Advises Department staff on matters related to drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and solid waste disposal in matters related to park development. 
• Participates in onsite construction conferences with Division staff and contractors by providing pertinent engineering information.
• Proactive management of projects requiring architectural or engineering consulting services from design through construction phase.  This includes development and proactive management of scopes of work, schedule and budget; negotiation of design fees with professional design consultants; contract management; cost estimating; tracking, reporting and communication of project status and other details; coordinate and participate in obtaining of environmental construction permits and zoning requests; coordinates research topography studies, survey and testing and needs resource inventories and analysis necessary to prepare detailed site plans.
• Use of state vehicle for site inspections and meetings. 
• Provide consultation to customers, co-workers and internal and external partners on matters pertaining to site planning, design and related developing projects.
• Represent the Division in matters pertaining to site planning, design, and related development programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of: 

• The principles of land use, site planning and design.
• Basic building construction.

Skill in:

• Professional design project management.
• Architecture/engineering services; Microsoft Office.
• Contract management.

Ability to:

• Plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 15-20 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Conduct routine onsite project inspections.
• Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Develop accurate and timely project cost estimates.
• Draft detailed specifications.
• Review, analyze and evaluate data.
• Take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities.
• Work well independently and as a team.
• Maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
• Produce timely and effective results.
• Provide quality solutions/ recommendations.
• Apply problem solving techniques.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.
• Travel periodically.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position:

• Degree in Engineering or related field or a minimum of 10 years’ experience in professional design project management, engineering, construction or related field required.
• Valid Driver license

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and experience: in successfully managing public entity, multi-million dollar design projects.

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

For questions concerning this position, please contact:

Macey.S.Robinson@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.