ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010700

Requisition No: 839517 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010700

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010700 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $46,350.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010700

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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. 

The Work You Will Do:

The Environmental Specialist assists with field work in conducting environmental investigations and serves as contract and project management of contaminated sites. This is an intermediate technical position requiring knowledge in aspects of environmental site assessment and project management. The Environmental Specialist II will assist in the completion of site investigation field work that is associated with suspected soil and groundwater contamination. The ES II will also work with the public, department personnel, contractors, municipalities, and government officials in conducting these activities.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Specialist II within the Site Investigation Section works with technical and professional personnel, environmental consultants, interested parties and the public to investigate and assess sources of contamination throughout the state. 

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 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.

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: Annual Salary:  $46,350.00  

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• The ES II responds to reports of potential or actual soil and groundwater contamination cases. Conducts scientific assessments utilizing forensic assessment methodologies to collect data to determine source areas, extent of impact and responsible parties. These activities include workplan development, historical data searches, obtaining access to properties, assisting with the installations of monitor wells, soil and ground water sample collection and aquifer characterization studies. Maintains, operates and calibrates field equipment used during field investigations.  Assists with summarizing the results of field investigations, including interpretations of hydrogeological data and analytical data. Assists with the production of the final report. Maintains site files and inputs site information into the section database.

• The ES II serves as a contract and project manager for state-funded cleanup sites. As a project manager, the incumbent is responsible for technical and administrative aspects of environmental site assessment projects. The ES II will be responsible for accurate financial and scientific entries into applicable databases. Review and approval of deliverables and invoices. Responsible for accurately documenting communications with affected parties during investigations And ensuring the environmental effectiveness of these projects in accordance with the appropriate regulations.

• The ES II works independently and informs the Environmental Administrator of status and issues regarding environmental cleanup projects throughout the state.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.
• Knowledge of GIS software.
• Knowledge of the concepts of environmental assessment, emphasizing workplan development and implementation.
• Knowledge of environmental assessment procedures and techniques.
• Technical/scientific knowledge of groundwater characteristics and geochemistry.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and financial/technical spreadsheet development.
• Skilled in technical writing to summarize investigative findings in report format.
• Skilled in Project Management.
• Ability to learn monitoring well construction techniques and operate field equipment utilized during investigations.
• Ability be physically capable of performing field work.
• Ability to work as a team member or independently, to plan, produce and contribute.
• Ability to communicate productively with numerous entities and provide information effectively in presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and apply appropriate rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to travel for fieldwork and training.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Required  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, 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 five years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Valid Driver License.
• Medical Monitoring.
• Must obtain within the first 6 months of employment the OSHA Safety Training Certification.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). 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.  

Contact Information:

John Travis, Environmental Administrator

Waste Cleanup Program/Site Investigations

Email: john.travis@floridadep.gov

Phone No: 850-245-8943

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@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.