ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV - 37010724

State of Florida

1d • Onsite

About The 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.

Requirements

• 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 of professionals.
• 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.
• 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 a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver License.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Management oversight of all contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects assigned in the section.
• Ensuring the section's conformance with the SOP manual and applicable Program and Division guidance and procedures.
• Assisting section site managers in negotiation of RAP/RAC scopes of work and preparation of work orders, as well as the resolution of disputes.
• Overseeing section project managers' review of cleanup contractors' work products for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance.
• Acting as a site manager for assigned petroleum contaminated sites and overseeing the performance of contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects.
• Reviewing site-specific scopes of work, negotiating these elements with contractors, and preparing work orders.
• Participating in teleconferences, assisting in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiating changes in the scope of work as required, and preparing change orders.
• Performing a review of summary reports.
• Reviewing and approving contractor invoices for completed work.
• Monitoring the environmental rehabilitation occurring at the site and the consultant's efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Performing other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

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: Associate degree