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Requisition No: 828841
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011210
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37011210
Salary: $57,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2024
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
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 posting is for a senior-level Environmental Specialist III position located at the Department of Environmental Protection's Central District Office, in Orlando. The position performs scientific assignments with supervision. The position could be in the Permitting and Waste Cleanup Program or the Compliance Assurance Program. The position requires skills in applying knowledge and instruction to accomplish permitting and compliance functions related to regulated facilities, wetlands and surface waters, SLERC, and or site remediation/site closures as well as extensive interaction with the regulated community, including consulting/engineering firms, business owners/operators, and homeowners. It requires the planning and conducting of site inspections and record reviews necessary for permitting and compliance evaluations. This position requires timely and accurate production of documentation from file reviews, inspections, incident responses and or field work as applicable. The position requires a timely and accurate production of documentation, data, and staff interactions into designated databases. Participation in the drafting of permitting and or compliance / enforcement documents as well as attending meetings may also be required. Additionally, this position may respond to, investigate, and take necessary steps to resolve complaints and phone communications. Finally, this position may be required to review reports and notices for regulated facilities and provide comment.
The Difference You Will Make:
The position requires skills in applying knowledge and instruction to accomplish permitting and compliance functions related to regulated facilities, wetlands and surface waters, or site remediation/site closures as well as extensive interaction with the regulated community, including consulting/engineering firms, business owners/operators, and homeowners.
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:
The Central District office is located in Orlando. In addition to some of the world's most visited theme parks, restaurants, and nightlife venues, Central Florida also has Port Canaveral, which is one of the world’s busiest ports for multi-day cruises, five First Magnitude Springs, eleven Outstanding Florida Waterways, seven Aquatic Preserves, and fourteen State Parks. The Central District covers 8 counties (Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Volusia, Brevard, Sumter).
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:
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Pay:
$57,000.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is always expected to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. The incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. This environmental position will exhibit and implement strong organizational and time management skills. Supports the Central District’s mission, goals, and values.
External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training, and Partnership Implementation – Targets specific areas of regulatory noncompliance within the Central District and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry.
Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement- Assesses needs to determine training needs of Department staff.
Compliance – In general, this position may conduct inspections at facilities and sites known to be moderately to highly complex in multiple program areas.
Permitting and Waste Cleanup– In general, this position may review and process moderately to highly complex permit applications and technical documents in multiple program areas.
Provides technical assistance to applicants, Utilities, and engineers as regards to department rules, guidelines, and policies on regulated entities.
Performs other duties as needed.
Performs related duties as required. including the conducting of meetings, data management, record keeping and streamlining of office procedures and document production.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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.
Full Time
$98k-122k (estimate)
03/28/2023
05/18/2024
ORLANDO, FL
<25
2019
<$5M
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