PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37011387

Requisition No: 860599 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37011387

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011387 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $57,457.57 - $72,000.00 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2025 

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PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37011387

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a highly technical, professional position that is responsible for providing technical geological and scientific support in the implementation of a statewide program for the assessment and remediation of Department of Defense (DOD) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) contamination sites. Provides Professional Geologist certification of comments or approvals of assessment related documents as appropriate. The duties of the position include the following:

• Serves as Remedial Project Manager (RPM) responsible for Department of Defense (DOD) contaminated site program management for multiple DOD and National Guard installations, NASA’s Kennedy Space Center, and Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS).  Employee coordinates reviews and tracks assessment/cleanup operations at assigned DOD facilities in accordance with a formal partnership with the DOD and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The incumbent will provide written and verbal guidance to ensure statewide consistency is incorporated in cleanup of sites.  Required to review professionally certified and sealed documents.  Works with section engineering staff in evaluating remedial action plans.  As RPM, incumbent is empowered with decision-making authority related to work at assigned installations and FUDS.

• Provides technical review of assessment and cleanup related documents based on the principles of geology, hydrology, and geochemistry and project management review of other documents generated by the DOD hazardous waste cleanup programs required by IRP (Installation restoration Program), MMRP (Military Munitions Response Program), CERCLA (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act), RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act), and State law and rules. Provides geological and hydro-geological expertise as a department representative attending meetings, conferences, or discussions relative to waste cleanup site assessment, contamination migration, and background contamination studies. Provides goeloigc expertise in groundwater monitoring well placement, monitoring requirements, and contamination trend analyisis, including evaluation of demonstrations of contamination mass reduction under active remediation and natural attenuation processes.

• Actively participates in partnering with DOD, NASA, USACE, and/or US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff, as appropriate, to enhance and improve the achievement of State and Federal requirements, along with DOD, NASA, USACE, and EPA goals and objectives.  Provides guidance and clarification about State rules and regulations, along with Department policies.  As requested, attends meetings, conferences, and/or workshops and delivers presentations as needed.

• Provides DEP oversight of DOD, NASA and FUDS field activities as appropriate.

• Provides mentorship and leads training events for internal staff and external stakeholders. 

• Performs special duty assignments and attends meetings at the request of supervisor.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.
• Knowledge of site assessment techniques and methods, including monitoring well construction and sampling, especially for hazardous waste sites.
• Knowledge of RCRA permitting and corrective action measures.
• Knowledge of the CERLCA process and integration with RCRA and State regulations.
• Ability to understand and apply appropriate state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skilled in evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting comprehensive scientific/technical data.
• Skilled in using Microsoft Suite products, Adobe and other general office software.
• Skilled in project management.
• Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner.
• Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.
• Ability to travel for field work, training, and conferences.
• Ability to organize workload and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post secondary degree(s) 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.
• OSHA Safety Training successfully completed within six months of employment.
• Valid Driver License.
• Travel is required.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Must be a Florida Licensed Professional Geologist (Chapter 492 F.S.)

Preferred Qualifications: 

One year of post-registration experience in the practice of geology.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $57,457.57 - $72,000.00 (Commensurate with 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.