Engineering Specialist I - 37002478

Requisition No: 824347

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37002478

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002478

Salary: $42,000- $45,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024

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Engineering Specialist I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Compliance Assurance

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

This is an entry-level technical position in the Compliance Assurance Program responsible for Stormwater compliance and inspection activities related to Environmental Resource Management.

The Difference You Will Make:

Our culture consists of creating connections, working together effectively and celebrating our successes while leaving a legacy of Protecting Florida Together.

How You Will Grow:

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:

8800 Baymeadows Way, West

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida 32256

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, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$42,000 - $45,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts and documents compliance assistance and inspection activities for stormwater related to environmental resource management pursuant to rules and statutory requirements. Reviews permits for assigned projects and conducts inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits.

• Assists and advises owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate.

• Investigates assigned complaints. Recommends compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate.

• Drafts basic compliance and enforcement documents such as compliance assistance offer letters, warning letters, notice of violations, consent orders and model documents.

• Provide technical assistance for compliance assurance and interpretation of engineering plans for stormwater systems.

• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.

• Assists with outreach and compliance assistance to owners and operators as needed.

• Participates in training activities as required.

• Performs related work as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of engineering.

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.

• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret engineering calculations, plans and designs.

• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret engineering calculations, plans and designs.

• Ability to prepare technical reports.

• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.

• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.

• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.

• Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs.

• Ability to utilize positive problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering

• Valid Driver's License

• Travel

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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@dep.state.fl.us

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.