ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011239
Requisition No: 840205
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011239
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37011239
Salary: $58,069 - $60,069 (Commensurate based on experience)
Posting Closing Date: 11/01/2024
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Environmental Specialist lll
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY
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:
This is intermediate-level work. This is a skilled technical environmental position in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM) that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator of the Field Operations Section in the Office of Air Monitoring (OAM).
This position involves experienced level work in the electronic operations and maintenance of air monitoring equipment. This position assures compliance with state and federal regulations and procedures by reviewing and developing specifications, procedures, plans and scientific reports on sophisticated air monitoring and data acquisition equipment and related computer systems; performing technical work in the installation, design and/or modification of electronic equipment; inspecting and repairing air monitoring shelters and equipment; performing troubleshooting techniques to repair instruments and equipment; provides equipment repair training; conducting inventory management to ensure the operational readiness of the ambient air monitoring network; and performing other responsibilities of maintenance, repair and acquisition support specialist. This position ensures a safe work environment for other employees, provides good customer service, and requires a team player with a cooperative attitude.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Air Resource Management is charged with regulation of Florida’s air resources, including air quality monitoring, permitting and ensuring compliance of emission sources. Through a variety of services for our customers – the public and industry – the division regulates the state of Florida’s air resource fairly, consistently, and efficiently, while implementing state, federal, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements and enabling the economic development of the state. The Division provides these services through its Director’s Office, Office of Business Planning, Office of Air Monitoring, Permit Review Section, and Compliance Assurance Section
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:
Salary Range Annually $58,069 - $60,069 (Commensurate based on experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Equipment Maintenance: Serves as a lead maintenance, repair and acquisition support specialist. Installs, calibrates, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies and maintains new and existing air monitoring equipment to meet vendor specifications and state/federal performance standards. Documents and maintains records of work performed to confirm that systems will produce high-quality, legally defensible monitoring data. Create/update checklists and standard operating practices for equipment inspection, testing, repair, maintenance and calibration procedures to meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements. Provides equipment repair training to state-wide air monitoring staff.
Site Setup: Assists in the design and preparation of technical specifications for climate-controlled monitoring shelters, electronic air measurement instrumentation, meteorological monitoring equipment and computerized data acquisition/transmission systems to meet ambient air monitoring needs in accordance with state/federal requirements. Assists with the planning, movement, installation and operational set-up of air monitoring stations (equipment sites) throughout the state. Consults with internal and external air monitoring professionals to obtain an in-depth understanding of site-specific air monitoring requirements and challenges. Recommends to senior management short-term and long-term options for enhancing the ambient monitoring network.
Inventory Management: Ensures new inventory is timely received and properly recorded. Tracks and orders equipment and parts to ensure that the in-house inventories are sufficient to support the operational readiness of the ambient air monitoring network. Responds to field technician inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Site Repairs: Travels to air monitoring site locations for inspection, maintenance and/or repair. Performs detailed appraisals of the physical and operational conditions of air monitoring stations and equipment. This will require carrying monitoring equipment from the vehicle to the site shelter. Provides training support to statewide air monitoring personnel to ensure consistency throughout Florida’s Primary Quality Assurance Organization.
Backup Site Operator: Serves as a back-up field technician to the Forgotten Coast Territory monitoring stations (Tallahassee area) and performs related work as needed.
Performs or leads other projects as required by the Section Administrator or designee.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the basic principles of electronics and electricity application to air monitoring instrumentation
Knowledge of standard electronic and electrical test equipment
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic instruments and systems
Knowledge of the procedures for troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
Knowledge of schematic drawings
Knowledge of operational engineering and scientific concepts, terminology and principles Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment used to repair, service of air monitoring instruments and systems
Skilled in use of personal computers
Skilled in performing basic math calculations
Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data
Skilled in problem solving
Skilled in preparing technical reports and documentation
Skilled in interpreting and using electronic circuit diagrams and mechanical blueprints
Skilled in diagnosing malfunctions in air monitoring instruments and systems
Skilled in testing and the use of test devices to determine options for the repair, maintenance and calibration of air monitoring instruments and systems
Skilled in providing equipment repair training
Skilled in troubleshooting and problem solving instrument malfunctions
Skilled in planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments to manage multiple priorities
Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
Ability to repair, maintain and calibrate air monitoring instruments and instrument systems
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people having a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds
Ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team
Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License
- Required to travel on state business
- A bachelor’s degree a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or science field and two years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of six years.
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 for Questions:
Josh Slappey @850-717-9066 or Joshua.Slappey@FloridaDEP.gov
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
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.
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee