Environmental Specialist Iii

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This position is located in West Palm Beach

This is an advanced level of work position responsible for processing permit applications and/or conducting compliance inspections for the Department’s Compliance Assurance Program/Permitting Program. The incumbent will be expected to cross train in multiple program areas (air, waste, and water).

Permitting and Waste Cleanup – In general, this position may review, and process permit applications and technical documents in multiple program areas.

• Reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and reports for assigned programs.
• Ascertains that all Department rules are met.
• Reviews technical aspects of projects to determine that all materials and methods described in the application package are addressed, complete and suitable to the circumstances and in accordance with sound engineering practices and principles and particularly in accord with specific engineering publications referenced in Department rules.
• Updates permitting data/records in all applicable data management systems.
• Recommends issuance or denial of permits as appropriate.
• Ensures that Chapter 120. Florida Statutes. deadlines and district metrics are met.
• Conducts permit determinations and communicate final decision with the facility/site owner.
• Coordinates with Compliance staff and supports inspections to determine compliance with permit.
• Writes Requests for Additional Information. permit documents and other correspondence clearly and professionally as needed.
• Snorkel as needed.

External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training, and Partnership Implementation
- Targets specific areas of regulatory noncompliance within the Southeast District and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry.

• Conducts compliance/technical assistance site visits of regulated facilities to increase compliance rates.
• Seeks and cultivates positive partnering relationships with industry and regulated facilities to increase or maintain the highest possible compliance rates.
• Provides education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sectors. When available, will arrange for the application of CEUs and the like towards outreach participants' licensure.
• Supports, develops, participates, and/or assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.

Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement
- Assesses needs to determine training needs of Department staff.

• When directed, conduct peer review of work products for accuracy.
• Provides technical assistance as needed. Internal assistance includes training and providing technical assistance to Department staff.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material and methodology. Develops and refines training aids such as SOPs, manuals, and handbooks.
• Participates, develops, and leads training activities and safety events. Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing, and team building initiatives.
• Participates in training and is a self-advocate for training needs. Partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

Compliance
- In general, this position may conduct inspections at facilities and sites in multiple program areas.

• Plans and conducts inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and/or other required field work. Reviews permitting files, reports and other documents applicable to the inspection. Makes calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities.
• Produces…