Professional Engineer Ii Pending Reclass

Position Overview and Responsibilities

• Provides engineering reviews of various permit application types related to the permitting and regulation of wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, potable water systems, distribution and transmission systems, ERP and other stormwater management and treatment facilities submitted by professional engineers.
• Reviews technical aspects of projects to determine that all materials and methods described in the application are addressed, complete and suitable for the circumstances and in accordance with sound engineering practices and principles and in accordance with specific engineering publications referenced in Department rules and in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Prepares applicable permitting documents.
• Provides technical assistance and advice to consulting engineers, applicants, and others as necessary regarding project conformance with technical design criteria and all applicable state and federal requirements.
• Performs inspections as necessary.
• Integrates permitting with program compliance and enforcement activities.
• Provides technical assistance to compliance and enforcement staff during the compliance inspection process or in development and pursuit of enforcement cases.
• Reviews complaints and written and verbal inquiries and requests for information from the public utilizing engineering knowledge and technical skills to determine a course of action necessary to remedy problems.
• Provides expert witness testimony as required.

• Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.

• Valid Driver License and to travel (with some overnight.)
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and/or Engineering. Post‑secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year‑for‑year basis. A credential evaluation report from a foreign degree must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• State of Florida Professional Engineer’s License in accordance with F.S. 471.
• Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, a Background Investigation is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Annual salary – $65,000.00 – $68,000.00

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…