Environmental Specialist Ii

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Requisition No:878333

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

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. The role has a broad technical knowledge of environmental geology and project management. It 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.

The position manages all phases of site rehabilitation of petroleum and other pollutant‑contaminated sites as they relate to Chapters 62‑780 and 62‑777 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) and Chapter 376 of the Florida Statutes (F.S.). Travel may be required.

Evaluates technical documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the requirements of Chapters 62‑780 and 62‑777 of the F.A.C. to ensure the environmental impacts of contaminated sites are determined and understood sufficiently to protect 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 the aforementioned chapters.

Provides technical advice to upper management on issues concerning petroleum and other hazardous substances and assists in developing local policy related to these substances.

Conducts reviews of contamination assessment reports and remedial action plans and related documents for compliance with state regulations in the specified counties. Meets with owners, consultants, and others to discuss technical design and regulatory requirements. Issues approvals or denials as appropriate.

Assists cleanup team site managers in preparing and conducting final review of all enforcement cases for referral to the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) – Northwest District. Coordinates enforcement activities with the DEP – Northwest District and advises site managers on storage tank system operation, inspections, and other compliance issues. Coordinates activities between the cleanup section and the compliance sections.

Coordinates with petroleum and other pollutant‑contaminated site owners and their consultants on work plans, field activities, and document submittals to ensure requirements of Chapters 62‑780, 62‑777, the 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. Prepares enforcement recommendations and cases for non‑compliant sites.

Performs quality assurance reviews on computer and paper files.

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

A daily schedule from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Total hours in a workweek: 40. Daily in‑office or field work is required. The position may require work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

• Knowledge of Florida’s hydrogeology.
• Knowledge of Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Bureau of Petroleum Storage Systems cleanup programs, databases, and county contract provisions.
• Knowledge of Florida state laws related to petroleum contamination.
• Knowledge of petroleum contamination assessment, remediation technologies and associated costs.
• Skilled in petroleum cleanup site management.
• Skilled in use of Microsoft Excel and Word computer programs.
• Skilled in independently planning, organizing, prioritizing and coordinating a complex…