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Requisition No: 885324
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37000511
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37000511
Salary: $53,917.08 - $62,000.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026
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ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV (37000511)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This professional position provides proactive project management for specific projects, which are funded for design or construction implementation. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Manage the planning and design of park infrastructure, including roadways, facilities, drainage structures, etc.
- Conducts onsite project inspections.
- Serves as liaison to consulting engineers and to city, county, state and federal agencies on problems relating to shoreline stability, design or erosion improvements.
- Reviews proposed facility construction plans and specifications for compliance with appropriate codes and regulations to assure quality of the finished product.
- Extensive verbal and written communications are required.
- Project site visits are required.
- Completes construction site permit applications for related engineering projects prepared by other staff members.
- Advises Department staff on matters related to drainage, sewage disposal, water supply and solid waste disposal in matters related to park development.
- Participate in onsite construction conferences with Division staff and contractors by providing pertinent engineering information.
- Proactive management of projects requiring architectural or engineering consulting services from design through construction phase. This includes development and proactive management of scopes of work, schedule and budget; negotiation of design fees with professional design consultants; contract management; cost estimating; tracking, reporting and communication of project status and other details; coordinate and participate in obtaining of environmental construction permits and zoning requests; coordinates research topography studies, survey and testing and needs resource inventories and analysis necessary to prepare detailed site plans.
- Use of state vehicle for site inspections and meetings.
- Provide consultation to customers, co-workers and internal and external partners on matters pertaining to site planning, design and related developing projects.
- Represent the Division in matters pertaining to site planning, design, and related development programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- The principles of land use, site planning and design.
- Basic building construction.
Skill in:
- Professional design project management.
- Architecture/engineering services; Microsoft Office.
- Contract management.
Ability to:
- Plan, direct and proactively manage approximately 15-20 projects simultaneously at various stages of completion.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Conduct routine onsite project inspections.
- Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Develop accurate and timely project cost estimates.
- Draft detailed specifications.
- Review, analyze and evaluate data.
- Take the lead on assignments and other responsibilities.
- Work well independently and as a team.
- Maintain a positive, can-do attitude.
- Produce timely and effective results.
- Provide quality solutions/ recommendations.
- Apply problem solving techniques.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain a valid driver's license.
- Travel periodically.
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in professional design project management, engineering, construction, or related field. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
- Valid Driver License.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in successfully managing public entity, multi-million-dollar design projects.
Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
Pay:
$53,917.08 - $62,000.00 Annually
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:
Bureau of Design and Construction
3800 Commonwealth Blvd.
Tallahassee, Fl 32399
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 (
- 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.
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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
Salary : $53,917 - $62,000