ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37011537

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
This is an intermediate-level engineering position in the department’s Permitting program. This position is tasked with reviewing and drafting permits, denials and other agency action for solid waste management facilities, wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, potable water systems, stormwater treatment, and other programs. Assists in enforcing permit conditions and applicable rules and regulations. In carrying out the duties of this 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.
In general, this position conducts reviews of intermediately complex applications, reports and file/data reviews. Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to applicable regulations. This includes, but is not limited to: reviewing reports, designs, technical guidance and other documents, and rules. Conducts pre-clearance site inspections and writes follow-up reports. Writes permitting and correspondence and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules, timeframes and Department guidance and procedures. Participates in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
In addition to the permitting responsibilities, the incumbent will assist the compliance staff conduct inspections and monitoring data review. Supports, participates, and/or assists staff in the execution of compliance assistance for the regulated community. Performs site inspections, as necessary. Assists with public outreach and training events. Provides regulatory assistance for and cooperates with engineers, geologists, government officials, representatives from other regulatory agencies and the general public.
The position maintains databases of pollution control projects. Ensures the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases. Receives and enters citizen complaints into a complaint tracking system.
The position develops and maintains the essential skills needed for determining technical capabilities and regulatory requirements for pollution control systems. Complete the training plans developed for the position. Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to develop essential skills. This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management. Is a self-advocate for training and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• Ability to interpret and understand engineering design and monitor laboratory analysis and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering design, calculations and data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
• Ability to communicate engineering information technically, effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Ability to review permit applications in accordance with applicable statutes and administrative codes.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other professional related experience.
• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in a natural or physical science may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check.
• Valid Driver License
• Travel is required, including overnight

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of verifiable professional related experience.
• Engineer Intern with the State of Florida
• Skilled in evaluating pollution management facilities design/operation criteria and compliance reports.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and drafting permits, denials and other agency action for solid waste management facilities, wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, potable water systems, stormwater treatment, and other programs.
• Assists in enforcing permit conditions and applicable rules and regulations.
• Conducts reviews of intermediately complex applications, reports and file/data reviews.
• Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to applicable regulations.
• Conducts pre-clearance site inspections and writes follow-up reports.
• Writes permitting and correspondence and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules, timeframes and Department guidance and procedures.
• Participates in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
• Assist the compliance staff conduct inspections and monitoring data review.
• Supports, participates, and/or assists staff in the execution of compliance assistance for the regulated community.
• Performs site inspections, as necessary.
• Assists with public outreach and training events.
• Provides regulatory assistance for and cooperates with engineers, geologists, government officials, representatives from other regulatory agencies and the general public.
• Maintains databases of pollution control projects.
• Ensures the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases.
• Receives and enters citizen complaints into a complaint tracking system.
• Develops and maintains the essential skills needed for determining technical capabilities and regulatory requirements for pollution control systems.
• Complete the training plans developed for the position.
• Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to develop essential skills.

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
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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