ENGINEERING SPECIALIST SUPV III-SES - 64058573

Requisition No: 840983 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST SUPV III-SES - 64058573

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64058573 

Salary:  $59,890.65 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2024 

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Engineering Specialist Supervisor III-SES position responsible for managing the permitting and compliance monitoring of the Air and Solid Waste programs. Review all inspection records and supporting documents generated by the staff under the supervision.  Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator-SES. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave and having the authority for hiring and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the field staff under the supervision. This position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Confidential information sets include permit application information. Access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DARs) entry and supervisor approval only.

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, as needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.

Responsible for implementing and directing all permitting, licensing and compliance monitoring responsibilities pursuant to County Environmental Control Ordinances, and Specific Operating Agreements (SOAs), the Title V air funding agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), funding agreements with the US Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). 

Supervises the review and processing of state permits in air and solid waste sections in accordance with County, State and Federal regulations and policies. Conducts in-depth technical review of applications and engineering plans to ensure applicable requirements will be met.  Establishes testing, monitoring and reporting requirements to be incorporated into permit conditions. Manage all database entries in Air and Solid Waste Program timely and accurately, as per the procedures and directives from the FDEP and the USEPA.

Coordinates and supervises the Title V permitting program for major stationary sources in accordance with the Title V air funding agreement.  Evaluates complex air pollution sources and respective emissions for applicability to Title V standards.  Ensures Title V permits are prepared and issued in accordance with federal and state requirements.  

Supervises and directs the compliance monitoring activities of air pollution and solid waste facilities to ensure all facilities are operating in accordance with permitted conditions.  Meets all prescribed inspection targets and data quality standards and supervises the preparation of the air emissions inventory for County.

Assists the administrator in preparing the grant applications to be submitted to FDEP and USEPA.

Represents the Florida Department of Health County Health Department while attending meetings and conferences with other governmental bodies, citizen groups and consulting engineers advising them on matters pertaining to air pollution rules, regulations, procedures and policies.

Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.  Attends after hour meetings as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures in conducting inspections and complaint investigations.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers and software applications.
• Ability to plan and coordinate work assignments effectively; ability to organize and retrieve information.
• Ability to communicate effectively and has experience in dealing with the public, other agencies and co-­workers in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to supervise.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• A bachelor's degree from a college or university with major in an engineering field (F.S. 471).

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Hard hat, steel toe safety boots, and eye and ear protection required for this position.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

• This position is in an Environmental Public Health on-call rotation for after hours duty in the evenings, on weekends and on holidays.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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.