Professional Engineer III - 37010069

Requisition No: 831347

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER III - 37010069

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010069

Salary: Annual Salary: $62,126.67 - $75,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2024

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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER III - 37010069

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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 a Professional Engineer III position within the Division of Waste Management, Waste Cleanup Program, Waste Site Cleanup Section, located in Tallahassee, Florida. The Professional Engineer III (PE III) serves as the lead engineer responsible for the review and approval of contaminated site remedial documents & must have a licensure by the State Board of Professional Engineers. The PE III determines the technical suitability, cost effectiveness, permitting considerations and implementation requirements of proposed remedial actions. Remedial action work completed under this section includes contaminated sites addressed under the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program, State-funded Cleanup Program, and Superfund. In addition, the PE III evaluates new and innovative processes and techniques for the remediation of soil and groundwater contamination. The PE III directs and collaborates with a registered Professional Geologist and a registered Professional Engineer who provide technical and engineering assistance to section staff regarding the assessment and cleanup of hazardous waste sites. As the lead engineer this position works closely with the other PE and provides guidance and training to site project managers.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through the Waste Site Cleanup Section, the Professional Engineer III will work with DEP project managers, environmental consultants, technical and professional personnel, EPA, and the public to address contaminated sites through remedial action using risk-based correct action principles. The PE III will ensure that human health and the environment are protected through effective and efficient cleanup methods. The PE III prioritizes activities and projects in line with DEP's strategic objectives and finds integrated solutions on a variety of environmental challenges.

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:

Tallahassee, Florida's Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay: Annual Salary: $62,126.67 - $75,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as the lead engineer responsible for the review and approval of contaminated site remedial documents for the Waste Cleanup Program, Waste Site Cleanup Section. Remedial work completed under this section includes contaminated sites addressed under the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program, State-funded Cleanup Program, and Superfund.

• This position is responsible for maintaining effective internal communications with superiors and section staff in keeping with the agency's standards and expectations for communication effectiveness. Directs and collaborates with a registered Professional Geologist and another registered Professional Engineer who provide technical and engineering assistance to section staff regarding the assessment and cleanup of hazardous waste sites. This assistance includes review of remedial investigation/feasibility studies to ensure that information necessary to design a cleanup remedy has been collected or identified; review of construction drawings and specifications to assure compliance with state requirements and acceptable engineering standards; participation in procurement of cleanup contractors; and on-site inspection and document review (work plans, change orders, record drawings, etc.) during the construction phase. Sets priorities for review of engineering and technical documents. Reviews, for quality and content, correspondence, and reports of technical staff.

• Evaluates new and innovative processes and techniques for the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated by drycleaning solvents and other contaminants. Determines technical suitability, cost effectiveness, permitting considerations and implementation requirements of proposed remedial actions. Develops and implements standard procedures for investigation, design, and construction.

• Implements and maintains a system for hazardous waste manifest tracking and reporting according to federal guidelines. Directs the management of long-term operation and maintenance activities at hazardous waste sites. Interprets state and federal statutes and assists staff in development of agency action regarding hazardous waste sites. Represents the department at public meetings, hearings, and workshops.

• Reviews and approves project compliance with the department's Underground Injection Control requirements and air regulations. Ensures that the completed project is in conformance with the approved plans, specifications and change orders and that the project is satisfactorily performing the function for which it was designed and built. Performs on-site final inspection of construction activities for cleanup projects, as necessary.

• Responsible for procurement and management of engineering consulting firms which provide response support on feasibility studies, engineering design work, construction management, operation and maintenance and other cleanup activities.

• On a limited basis, the Professional Engineer III serves as project officer on cleanup projects.

• Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of engineering practices and principals.

• Ability to work well with others inside and outside the Department.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Able to successfully draft/evaluate complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns within your program area, with sufficient expertise for managing complex issues.

• Able to provide guidance and/or training to District or Division staff within your program area on complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns.

Required Qualifications:

• Florida Professional Engineer License.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering and three years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of seven years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

• OSHA Safety Training successfully completed within the first six months of employment (then attend the annual refresher safety courses, and USDOT approved HM-181 HazMat training course, thereafter)
• Valid Driver's License.

Contact Information:

Mubeen Darji, Environmental Administrator

Waste Cleanup Program/Waste Site Cleanup

Email: Mubeen.Darji@FloridaDEP.gov

Phone Number 850-245-8965

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@FloridaDEP.gov

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.