ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020453

State of Florida • Temple Terrace, FL

89d • $48,946

About The Position

This position involves intermediate level engineering technical work in the Permitting and Waste Cleanup Program and the application of Department rules and statutes in these areas. 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.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience.
• Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Maintain a valid Class E Driver License.
• The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check.
• Required to travel.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluates, and processes engineering permit applications and/or waste cleanup documents for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.
• Applies the principles of good engineering practices, and pollution prevention in evaluating site acceptability and existing facility operation.
• Reviews and prepares technical evaluations based on good engineering practices.
• Perform engineering site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations.
• Produce requests for additional information, if required, and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and Department guidance and procedures.
• Write requests for additional information and permits/waste cleanup documents within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance, and procedures.
• Work towards achieving Permitting and Waste Cleanup program metrics.
• Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Provides technical guidance to consulting engineers, municipal officials, and others interested in applying for a permit.
• Provide technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program.
• Initiate waste cleanup enforcement action (if assigned).
• Provide regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other FDEP programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
• Performs other related duties as required.

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 other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees