ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37020488

Requisition No: 867645 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37020488

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020488 

Salary:  $53,917.08 to $68,289.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026 

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Engineering Specialist IV - 37020488

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Coastal Engineering and Geology

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The position requires a working knowledge of coastal engineering fundamentals, coastal littoral sediment transport processes and ocean inlet hydrodynamics.  This position’s primary responsibility is to conduct technical reviews of beach and inlet management projects, and other coastal construction activities. This position provides technical support for planning, funding, permitting, and monitoring of beach and inlet management projects, as well as assisting 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:

Plans and conducts technical reviews of coastal construction projects, coastal hydrodynamics and natural shore and inlet processes, and monitoring data as presented in feasibility studies and design reports of beach and inlet management activities. 

Plan and conduct analyses of littoral sediment transport processes, historical volumetric and shoreline changes, and beach and dune storm erosion using numerical models.

Participates in meetings with RCP staff as necessary to discuss different aspects of 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 studies of littoral sediment transport processes and inlet management activities in collaboration with the RCP staff and contractors, and drafts inlet management plans and recommendations for inlet management strategies.

Assists with the development of guidelines for compliance with statutes, rules and policies related to coastal construction, beach and inlet management activities, and environmental resources.

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.

Incumbent must develop and maintain knowledge, skills and abilities in coastal engineering fundamentals, coastal littoral sediment transport processes and ocean inlet tidal hydrodynamics and maintain a knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of coastal science and engineering fundamentals including coastal hydrodynamics, nearshore sediment transport mechanisms and ocean inlet hydrodynamics, and ability to apply related coastal science principles to beach and inlet management activities. 

Prior experience and ability to conduct storm erosion analysis for coastal system using different hydro-morphodynamic numerical models.

Skill in use of numeric computing platforms (MATLAB, Python, Excel, etc.) and ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data, and to extract such data from an enterprise database.

Ability to use GIS databases and spatial analyst tools.

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

Ability to conduct field investigations and collect technical data.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Required Qualifications:

At least six years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university in coastal or ocean engineering, or environmental science/engineering with coastal track course concentration, or related coastal studies may be used as an alternative for the required 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.

A valid driver license.

Travel.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Skill in the use of Python to conduct GIS-aided evaluations and analyses of coastal data.

Pay:

$53,917.08  - $68,289.00  -  Starting compensation commensurate with education and work experience.

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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.

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;
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• And more!

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

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 for 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.