ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010652 1

State of Florida

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a specialized professional position in the Department’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater program.
Provides intermediate level technical assistance (e.g. rule interpretation, permit determination on applicability) to the regulated community, Department staff, other agencies and the public on stormwater management and regulation under the NPDES Stormwater Program, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) section.
Permit Processing: Review applications for consistency with rule requirements for completeness, enter data into Department databases, and generate a request for additional information issue draft permit packages, intent to use permit packages and final permit coverage.
Compliance Determinations: Review annual reports and prepare findings based on the annual report and the requirements of the MS4 permit. Draft and send review letters. Conduct audits and site inspections of approximately 10% of the assigned universe of MS4 permittees throughout Florida annually for compliance with MS4 permit requirements. Prepare findings based on the audit; draft and send audit reports. Conduct enforcement activities as necessary.
Customer Service: Provide technical assistance to the permittees, Department staff, other agencies and the public.
Track workload. Schedule travel and complete travel paperwork.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of stormwater control program principles, laws, regulations and stormwater best management practices design, implementation, and effectiveness
• Knowledge and skill in the use of computers and software programs utilized for word processing, database management, and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to direct and participate in intensive fieldwork, involving long hours and physically taxing conditions.
• A Valid Driver’s License.
• At least five years of verifiable related experience in combined permit processing, data management or quality assurance review. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university 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.
• Travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides intermediate level technical assistance (e.g. rule interpretation, permit determination on applicability) to the regulated community, Department staff, other agencies and the public on stormwater management and regulation under the NPDES Stormwater Program, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer (MS4) section.
• Permit Processing: Review applications for consistency with rule requirements for completeness, enter data into Department databases, and generate a request for additional information issue draft permit packages, intent to use permit packages and final permit coverage.
• Compliance Determinations: Review annual reports and prepare findings based on the annual report and the requirements of the MS4 permit. Draft and send review letters. Conduct audits and site inspections of approximately 10% of the assigned universe of MS4 permittees throughout Florida annually for compliance with MS4 permit requirements. Prepare findings based on the audit; draft and send audit reports. Conduct enforcement activities as necessary.
• Customer Service: Provide technical assistance to the permittees, Department staff, other agencies and the public.
• Track workload.
• Schedule travel and complete travel paperwork.
• 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 other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

What This Job Offers

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