PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II - 37010105

Requisition No: 866530 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II - 37010105

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010105 

Salary:  Annually $72,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/11/2025 

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Professional Engineer 2

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Tallahassee, FL

“INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY”

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an advanced engineering position that reports to the Environmental Administrator in the Division of Air Resource Management's Permit Review Section (PRS).  The position is primarily responsible for the technical review and processing of applications for air permits issued under the major source (Title V) air operation permit program and the new source review (NSR) air construction permit program.  Incumbent is expected to provide a complete and polished work product including technical details, writing, and grammar. 

Mentoring/ Supervising: This is a leadership position responsible for providing advice, coaching, training and support to entry and mid-level Engineering Specialists within the Section. This includes providing new employee orientation, an overview of the Department’s rules and regulations, detailing the business processes, engaging in technical discussions on specific project details, conducting peer reviews, and assisting with workloads. This position is responsible for supervising an entry-level Engineering Specialist l.  

Permit Processing: Accomplishes the technical work required in the review and processing of applications for air permits.  Reviews assigned applications in a timely manner for completeness, sufficiency, technical and scientific accuracy, and adherence to state and federal requirements.  Drafts specific permit conditions in accordance with Florida Statutes, federal regulations, and Department rules and policies.  Prepares permit documents including, but not limited to draft, proposed, and final permit packages; permit exemptions; public notices; statement of basis; compliance assurance monitoring (CAM) and Technical Evaluations and Preliminary Determinations. As requested by Section Supervisor, assists with workload management, peer reviews, program evaluations, training, mentoring, and coaching less experienced engineers. 

Expertise: Develops effective working relationships with the primary facility contacts as well as District and Local Program staff to resolve permitting and compliance issues.  For complex or controversial permitting and compliance issues, Section supervisor and provides options for making final decisions.  Promotes statewide consistency in permitting and compliance.  Provides technical assistance and guidance to district and local programs, prospective applicants, consultants, and the general public on matters such as permitting, compliance, and monitoring issues for the key industries.  Prepares materials for and attends administrative hearings, as necessary.  Assists in developing, maintaining, and promoting standardized permit templates and model permits. Updates all data in the Air Resource Management System (ARMS) as necessary.

Special Tasks: Serves as the coordinator for determinations of Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Maximum Available Technology (MACT), and Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate (LAER). Such determinations require case-by-case technical reviews to set emissions standards.  The Professional Engineer will be responsible for sealing engineering plans and documents in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards, as required.  Serves as the Division’s liaison with EPA Region 4’s RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse.

Other Duties: Performs other duties as required, such as field inspections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of general environmental principles

Knowledge of industrial processes and activities

Knowledge of federal and state air regulations

Knowledge of permit processing

Knowledge of computer systems, software, databases and the internet

Skilled in using Microsoft Office for email correspondence, word processing, spreadsheet development and graphics presentation software

Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data

Skilled in problem solving

Skilled in conflict resolution

Skilled in preparing technical reports and documents for defensible permitting decisions

Skilled in explaining technical issues in plain language

Skilled in developing presentations to explain technical projects

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to solve problems

Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments in a timely manner

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, procedures in a reasonable manner

Ability to use a personal computer

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, applicants, consultants and coworkers as well as staff in other divisions, districts and local air programs

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License

Travel on state business

At least five years of verifiable related experience in engineering. Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering plus one year of verifiable related experience may be used as an alternative for the required five years of verifiable related experience on a year for year basis.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Professional Engineers License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Insert preferred experience, training, education, and licensure or certification.

Pay:

Salary Range Annually $72,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate based on 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;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

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

Special Notes: 

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 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.