Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No: 883248

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $45,000.00 - $48,711.26

Posting Closing Date: 09/24/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Open Competitive Opportunity

Career Service

This is a highly responsible technical position requiring knowledge and experience in environmental resource management, surface, and groundwater systems (hydrogeology), rehabilitation of these systems and management of Inland Protection Trust Fund monies. This position has a broad technical knowledge of environmental Geology and project management. This position serves as the local Site Manager for the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Act (SUPER Act) Program for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Washington, Holmes, and Bay Counties, and performs contract management of purchase orders in Ariba-On-Demand.

Manages all phases of site rehabilitation of petroleum and other pollutant-contaminated sites as they relate to Chapter 62-780 and 62-777, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 376, Florida Statutes (F.S.). May require travel.

Evaluates technical documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the requirements of Chapter 62-780 and 62- 777, F.A.C., to ensure the environmental impacts of contaminated sites are determined and understood sufficiently to provide protection for groundwater resources and drinking water supplies. Prepares recommendations, approvals, permits, and orders regarding the assessment, rehabilitation, and closure of petroleum and other pollutant-contaminated sites as required by Chapters 62-780 and 62-777, F.A.C. Provides technical advice to upper management on issues concerning petroleum and other hazardous substances.

Assists upper management in developing local policy associated with petroleum and other hazardous substances.

Conducts reviews of Contamination Assessment Reports and Remedial Action Plans and related documents for compliance with State regulations in the following counties:
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, and Bay. Meets with owners, consultants, and others to discuss technical design and regulatory requirements. Issues approvals or denials as appropriate.

Assist Cleanup Team Site Managers in the preparation of and conduct final review of all enforcement cases for referral to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) - Northwest District. Coordinate enforcement activities with the DEP - Northwest District. Consult with and advise site managers on matters relating to storage tank system operation, inspections and other compliance issues. Coordinate activities between the Cleanup Section and the Compliance Sections.

Coordinates with petroleum and other pollutant-contaminated site owners and their consultants or representatives on work plans, field activities and document submittals to ensure that requirements of Chapters 62-780 and 62-777, F.A.C., and Chapter 376, F.S., are adequately met in a cost-efficient manner. Conducts field investigations, inspections and quality assurance reviews and audits of petroleum and other pollutant-contaminated sites. Meets with owners, consultants and other interested parties to ensure compliance with environmental rules and regulations.

Prepares enforcement recommendations and cases for non-compliant petroleum and other pollutant-contaminated sites. Performs quality assurance reviews on computer and paper files.

Performs other related work as required. Promotes the department as a positive, caring community organization through courteous behavior toward all clients and coworkers.

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