ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37001264- PENDING RECLASSIFICATION TO FACILITIES SERVICES CONSULTANT 1

State of Florida • Palm Valley, FL

9d • $52,000 - $52,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an Engineering Specialist I, pending reclassification to Facilities Services Consultant 1 in November 2026. The position may be based in Ponte Vedra Beach, St. Augustine, Sanford, or Fort Pierce, Florida. The incumbent works with the Operations and Management Consultant and local site managers to support repair and maintenance of facilities, vehicles, vessels, and other assets owned or managed by the Department’s Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Northeast Region. The employee is expected to follow the Department’s Standards of Conduct and applicable departmental and work-unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and general orders.

The position supports facility, grounds, infrastructure, vehicle, vessel, motor, machinery, and equipment maintenance. Duties include identifying and prioritizing non-routine repairs; preparing scopes of work and cost estimates; soliciting vendor quotes; coordinating with the Bureau of Design and Construction and other project managers; monitoring work and providing on-site support; ensuring facilities meet fire, ADA, health, and safety standards; assisting with procurement; coordinating security; and responding to facility emergencies.

The role also coordinates preventive maintenance and repairs for vehicles and vessels, oversees and approves contractor and vendor work, participates in regional meetings and programs, and prepares reports as required by the Department, grantors, and managers. Workplace safety responsibilities include maintaining and updating the work-site Hurricane/Emergency Action Plan and assisting with pre-storm preparation, post-storm cleanup, and restoring field offices to operation. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in facilities, vehicle, or vessel maintenance, and supervisory or project management; qualifying post-secondary degrees in project management or a related field may substitute year-for-year for the required experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of construction and facility-maintenance terminology, principles, and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of boat and vehicle maintenance, including a basic understanding of marine mechanical maintenance principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of groundskeeping principles and best practices.
• Skill in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word, and in operating a personal computer.
• Ability to follow administrative principles and practices.
• Ability to operate and trailer vessels up to 25 feet and kayaks.
• Ability to operate hand tools safely.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to develop projects and proposals and to plan and prioritize facility maintenance activities and projects.
• Ability to develop partnerships with private and public sectors and identify and allocate resources, including funding.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data relating to administrative functions; understand applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work well with others and demonstrate commitment to teamwork.
• Ability to work outside in harsh and uncomfortable conditions.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Foreign degrees require a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.

Responsibilities

• Support or oversee facilities, grounds, and infrastructure maintenance as needed.
• Prepare scopes of work for contractor preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Oversee and approve contractor work.
• Respond to emergencies involving issues such as plumbing, electrical systems, air conditioning, HVAC, and pests.
• Work on basic infrastructure projects, including signs, kiosks, pathways, and parking lots.
• Coordinate vehicle and vessel maintenance.
• Prepare scopes of work for vendor preventive maintenance and repairs for vessels and vehicles.
• Oversee and approve vendor work on vessels and vehicles.
• Participate in regional meetings and programs and develop reports required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, grantors, and managers.
• Maintain and update the work-site Hurricane/Emergency Action Plan and support workplace health and safety.
• Assist with pre-storm preparation, post-storm cleanup, and replacing stored goods to ready field offices for operation after a storm.
• Work with site managers to maintain facilities, grounds, vehicles, vessels, motors, machinery, and other equipment.
• Identify and prioritize non-routine repair needs; develop scopes of work and cost estimates; and solicit vendor quotes.
• Coordinate with the Bureau of Design and Construction and other project managers to monitor progress and provide on-site support.
• Ensure facilities meet fire, ADA, health, and safety standards.
• Assist with facilities-related procurement, coordinate security measures, and respond to facility-related emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed