PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER III - 37020173

Requisition No: 885777 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER III - 37020173

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020173 

Salary:  Annual Salary Range: $65,270.28 - $83,246.52 

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026 

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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER III - 37020173

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an advanced and highly responsible professional engineering position requiring knowledge of the petroleum contamination cleanup provisions of Section 376 Florida Statutes (F.S.), Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), the administrative procedures associated with petroleum cleanup in the Program SOP manual and familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of the technical aspects and costs associated therewith.  The employee in the position is required to be a licensed Professional Engineer with the State of Florida. The employee reports to the Team Environmental Administrator and is responsible for oversight of certain portions of the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP), including but not limited reviewing, updating, and creating technical guidance documents for the program.

• Provides technical oversight and professional certification of Remedial Action documents (Pilot Tests, Remedial Action Plans (RAPs), RAP modifications, and Remedial Action Construction (RAC) Designs) and Site Rehabilitation Completion and Closure Requests, for the Team and Program as authorized by Chapters 471, F.S., and 61G15-26.001, F.A.C. Provides in-house advanced Engineering review for Program sites.
• Oversee the performance of contamination assessment and remedial action activities for assigned rehabilitation projects. Reviews site-specific scopes of work and negotiate with contractors in accordance with program guidance documents. Performs on-site inspections, assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work and prepares change orders as required.  Performs review of applicable technical reports. Reviews and approves contractor invoices for completed work. Monitors the progress of rehabilitation occurring at sites and the consultant's efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Consults and assists other Professional Engineers within the Division of Waste Management on technical decisions and assessment of innovative technologies concerning remediation of contaminated sites and in the development of guidance for remedial design review procedures.  Disseminates pertinent information to leadership and staff.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in the concepts and principles of site assessment and environmental remediation, and evaluation of costs associated herewith. 
• Knowledge in source removal designs, groundwater recovery design, and on-site treatment design including sparge and injection technologies. 
• Knowledge in Florida geology and different challenges around the State.
• Skill in using personal computers for word processing and/or data analysis.
• Ability to conduct site inspections.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA HAZWOPER Certification.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.  
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences 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.
• Valid Driver’s 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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

• Registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statue 471.
• OSHA HAZWOPER Certification successfully completed within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of post-registration experience in the environmental remediation sector.

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Pay:

Annual Salary Range: $65,270.28 - $83,246.52

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

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.

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.