Engineering Specialist Iv

Position: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37010724
Requisition No: 873765

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary:
Annual Salary Range: $53,917.08 - $67,767.84 (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 06/21/2026

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ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV -

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of the Engineering Specialist IV position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department's Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This is an intermediate environmental and highly responsible position requiring knowledge of the petroleum contamination cleanup provisions of Section 376 F.S., the administrative provisions of the PRP SOP manual and familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of the technical aspects and costs associated therewith. The employee in this position reports to the Environmental Administrator and is responsible for oversight of the Team's implementation of RAP/RAC portions of the Petroleum Cleanup Program's procurement of purchase orders for the assessment and remedial activities at petroleum contaminated sites.

• Provides management oversight of all contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects assigned in the section and is responsible for the section's conformance with the SOP manual and applicable Program and Division guidance and procedures. Assists the section site managers in negotiation of the RAP/RAC scopes of work and preparation of work orders, as well as the resolution of disputes arising there from.
  
  Oversees section project manager's review of cleanup contractors work products for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance.
• Acts as a site manager for assigned petroleum contaminated sites and oversees the performance of the contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects. Reviews site specific scopes of work, negotiates these elements with contractors, and prepares work orders. Participates in teleconferences, assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work as required and prepares change orders.
  
  Performs a review of summary reports. Reviews and approves contractor invoices for completed work. Monitors the environmental rehabilitation occurring at the site and the consultant's efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in using personal computers, engineering design and modeling, word processing and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group pf professional.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Knowledge of groundwater treatment methods, equipment, chemistry, and hydrology.
• Knowledge of engineering fundamentals and design practices with industrial wastewater treatment systems.
• Knowledge of contamination assessment and remediation, concepts, and principles

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Three years of experience in environmental protection; one of the physical or natural sciences; engineering, or closely related field.

Pay:

Annual Salary Range: $53,917.08 - $67,767.84 (commensurate with experience)

Our Organization and Mission:

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…