ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020512

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This is entry-level environmental professional work performing scientific tasks under general supervision. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.
Facility Compliance: In general, this position will conduct a high volume of low complexity inspections and file/data reviews.
Plans and conducts inspections, site visits and other required field work, or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations.  This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing permit files, reports, and other documents, as well as performing calculations and technical reviews.  When necessary, make enforcement recommendations to supervisor.
Conducts follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement.
Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints.
When necessary, recommend enforcement action.  Participate in the drafting of enforcement documents and participates in enforcement meetings.
Supports, participates, and assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.
Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to gain the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated facilities.  This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job training and team building initiatives as directed by management.
A self-advocate for training, and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.
Produces timely and accurate documentation of file reviews, inspections, site visits or field work.  Enters documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated database.
Reviews required reports, test reports and notices for regulated facilities.  Ensures the reviews are accurate, completed timely, and are entered into the designated database.
Process reports in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies.
This position requires initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER to be completed within one year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter.
Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
• Knowledge of field sampling techniques for soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment
• Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Valid Driver License
• Ability to travel, including some overnight.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 4 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.
• Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, site visits and other required field work, or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations.
• Conducts follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement.
• Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints.
• Recommend enforcement action.
• Participate in the drafting of enforcement documents and participates in enforcement meetings.
• Supports, participates, and assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.
• Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to gain the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated facilities.
• Produce timely and accurate documentation of file reviews, inspections, site visits or field work.
• Enters documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated database.
• Reviews required reports, test reports and notices for regulated facilities.
• Ensures the reviews are accurate, completed timely, and are entered into the designated database.
• Process reports in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies.

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: Entry Level