Environmental Specialist

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Requisition No:886510

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

Environmental Specialist I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District

This position is located in Pensacola, FL

This is entry-level professional environmental work performing scientific tasks under general supervision. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.

This position is responsible for site project management involving compliance, enforcement, and tracking progress of assigned cleanup projects. Maintains databases for tracking assigned projects. Corresponds with site owners to assure that required or agreed upon dates are met. Meets with site owners to educate and assist with compliance. Prepares draft case reports, enforcement documents and correspondence or letter responses for various District supervisors.

Responsible for a broad range of State and Federal Regulations, for determination of regulatory statues and coordination of compliance and enforcement issues for sites with potential or demonstrated ground water, surface water or soil contamination.

This position is responsible for evaluating impacts of assigned projects and activities provided in geologic, engineering, and hydro geologic assessment plans and reports, monitoring plans and data, and other documentation that has been submitted for public record involving the District’s Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Cleanup and Petroleum Storage Sections. Develops, prepares, and presents technical reports to various district supervisors.

Coordinates and tracks the progress of technical reviews tasked to Bureau of Waste Cleanup for the Northwest District projects. The position is responsible for effectively communicating technical issues. And providing technical assistance for the water quality aspects of the waste management programs authorized by Chapter 376 and 403, Florida Statutes.

Represents the Department in meetings involving technical soil and water quality issues for the District’s Waste Management Program. Conducts field reconnaissance and site surveys. The position requires that the incumbent have 24 hours of safety training as required by OSHA 1910. L ZO(E) and subsequent annual 8-hour refresher training. Occasionally participates in training workshops and courses related to ground water management and protection issues and policies.

Performs other duties as needed.

• 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.
• Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
• Skill in collecting, recording, and/or analyzing/evaluating scientific and technical data relating to contamination assessment, remediation, monitoring, and site closure.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
• 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,…