ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37001268 1
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Requisition No: 828157
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37001268 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37001268
Salary: $45,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2024
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Environmental Specialist II - 37001268
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Coastal Construction Control Line
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 (ORCP) is looking to fill the position of a full-time Engineering Specialist II. This position is assigned to assist in coordinating the processing of applications submitted for permits pursuant to Chapter 161, Florida Statute, (F.S.), for construction in the coastal area of the state. The position aids and coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Division in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the beaches and coastal systems of Florida. The position provides review and consultation to the environmental and engineering staff on applications submitted for coastal construction control line permits. Ensures compliance with the Deputy Secretary/Regulatory Program's rules, regulations, and policies pertaining to Chapter 161, F.S.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, along with the new beach regulation and management components, 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:
$45,000.00
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.
The position provides assistance to and coordinates with the other staff members, sections and program areas of the Division, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and county and municipal government officials in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the beaches and coastal systems of Florida.
The incumbent in this position will assist with the review of permit applications and other official documents pursuant to Chapter 161.053, F.S., as delegated for minor structures and activities, seaward of the coastal construction control line. This position will review plans and conduct environmental reviews of construction and other activities seaward of the coastal construction control line. Reviews and analyzes plans and specifications relating to upland development. Ensures compliance with the Department's rules, regulations and policies pertaining to Chapter 161, F.S.
The incumbent in this position is a member of DEP’s Disaster Response Team and in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.
Represents the section and the agency at meetings with applicants, with local, state, and federal representatives and the public in general.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of basic biological and ecological principles, site development, and environmental regulatory practices.
- Skilled in writing and oral communications.
- Apply basic analytical concepts; and using database and word processing software.
- Ability to read construction plans and documents, topographic surveys; interpret applicable rules and design codes.
- Ability to work well with the public and co-workers.
- Perform assigned duties in a timely manner.
- Ability to conduct field inspections.
- Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Required Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental science or one of the natural sciences and one year of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 5 years.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid driver’s license
- At least one year of related professional experience
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
Contact Information
Lauren Jordan, HR Liaison
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee