PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37020172

Requisition No: 856474 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37020172

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020172 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $57,457.57 - $59,740.08 (Commensurate with experience 

Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2025 

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PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37020172

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 and professional geologist position in the Division of Waste Management.  Incumbent must be licensed as a Professional Geologist with the State of Florida. The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support review in the implementation of statewide programs for the assessment and remediation of contamination sites.  The position requires knowledge and experience in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, site assessment, cleanup and closure, human health and ecological risk assessments, and DEP rules and procedures.  The position involves the following activities:

Provide technical assistance to other DEP staff, consultants, local program staff and the public regarding implementation of Chapter 62-780, F.A.C, Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria Rule, in regard to assessment and risk management options, and the application of Risk Based Corrective Action Principles.  This assistance may include telephone consultations, presentations at technical meetings, small group training, oversight of field activities and the development of guidance materials.

Assists in clean up rule development, including serving as rule manager as required.  Will collate and organize recommendations for rule changes. Assists with rule text development.

Reviews and evaluates technical documents submitted in support of contaminated site cleanup including site assessments, feasibility studies, human health and ecological risk assessments and conceptual remedial action plans and reports for all types of contaminated sites.  Prepares written response comments. 

Assists with guidance and support in evaluation and development of risk assessments including both human health and ecological risk.  This includes monitoring developments in the science of risk assessment and evaluating possible effects on department rules, procedures and guidance.  Act proactively to recommend or implement updates to rules, policies and guidance as needed.  Assists with writing and updating risk assessment guidance provided to consultants and the public outlining FDEP requirements for risk assessment.  Advise consultants performing risk assessments.

Serve as district liaison for responsible party cleanup sites.  The district liaisons work with each of the regulatory districts to review site progress, make recommendations for improving the speed of the cleanup and closure, check for consistency in site management decisions among the districts and assist with the verification of accurate and up-to-date data in the database using established reports and metrics.

Assists and responds to the public, agency officials, local government personnel, and consultants regarding inquiries and technical assistance concerning contaminated site cleanup.  Coordinates, assists and edits any outreach or compliance assistance initiatives within the Division as assigned. Attend meetings at the request of the supervisor.

Perform other related duties as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•             Knowledge of contaminated site cleanup techniques and methods, including risk based corrective action

              and Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code.

•             Skill in use of computers and software including MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows

              Operating System.

•             Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people from a

               wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds.

•             Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.

•             Knowledge of human health risk assessment evaluation and procedures

•             Knowledge of ecological risk assessment evaluation and procedures

•             Ability to manage projects and major programs.

•             Ability to organize a complex workload and independently complete assigned tasks.

•             Skill in problem solving and effective use of available resources.

•             Ability to work independently without close supervision.

•             Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.

•             Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner.

•             Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner.

•             Ability to communicate or present complex technical information to technical and non-technical    

              audiences in a clear, understandable manner.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least five 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. 
• Valid Driver’s 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.)

Pay:

Annual Salary: $57,457.57 - $59,740.08 (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;
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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.

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.