Pending Engineering Specialist

Environmental Protection

Working Title:

Pending Vacancy ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I -  Pay Plan:
Career Service Department of Environmental Protection

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times 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.

This is an entry level engineering position that performs technical review of permit applications to ensure compliance with applicable Department rules and statutes.

• Reviews, evaluates and processes engineering permit applications and/or waste cleanup documents for conformance with Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.
• Applies the principles of good engineering practices and pollution prevention in evaluating site acceptability and existing facility operation.
• Performs engineering site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations.
• Produces requests for additional information, if required, and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and Department guidance and procedures.
• Writes requests for additional information and permits/waste cleanup documents within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance, and procedures.
• Works towards achieving Permitting and Waste Cleanup program metrics.
• Ensures that data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into Department databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program as needed.
• Provides regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permit tees and/or company representatives, other FDEP programs (including the Power Plant Siting Office and the Power Plant NPDES Program), delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering design, calculations, and data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to monitor and inspect engineering projects.
• Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to provide presentations for internal and external customers.

Required to travel.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship.

The Southwest District Office is located in Temple Terrace, a small city just outside of Tampa.

• 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.

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. 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. 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. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455,

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