Engineering Specialist

Pay

$44,260 Annually

• Conducts and documents compliance assistance and inspections for assigned facilities and sites pursuant to requirements of Chapters 253, 258, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes, and Title 62, Florida Administrative Code. Assists and advises owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate. Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus. Conducts basic site inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits.
  
  Investigates assigned complaints. Recommends compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate. Drafts compliance and enforcement documents such as compliance assistance letters, warning letters and model documents. Reviews and evaluates permits for assigned facilities as required. Provides outreach and compliance assistance to owners/operators as needed.
• Provide technical assistance for compliance assurance and interpretation of engineering plans for air systems.
• Participates in cross‑training activities as required.
• Performs other related duties as required by supervisor.

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret engineering calculations, plans and designs.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• 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 meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
• Ability to produce quality work with little oversight and rework.

• Valid Driver License
• Travel
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post‑secondary degrees 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.

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

• 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  );
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

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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: ete.fl.us, . 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.

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