ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010937

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

7d • $50,500 - $52,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This is an intermediate level position. The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the development, reform, and implementation of the state laws and rules that address air quality. The Environmental Specialist II performs detailed research, analysis, and interpretation of matters related to the Division’s regulatory reform and legislative coordination efforts and associated administrative activities. This includes understanding the substantive and procedural requirements and effects of existing and proposed federal and state air quality laws and regulations, variances from state requirements, the cost to implement these laws, the function, cost, and availability of air pollution control equipment, the function and operation of various regulated sources of air emissions, and data related to Florida’s air emission sources and their environmental impacts. The role applies a scientific understanding of data and analytical methods to assignments pertaining to the implementation of the United States Clean Air Act in the State of Florida and associated administrative tasks. The position also contributes to the drafting of a variety of documents, conducts rulemaking, and assists in the preparation and administration of formal briefings, public meetings, workshops, or hearings on proposed rules and proposed revisions to Florida’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the United States Clean Air Act.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the rules of grammar, punctuation, and elements of style
• Knowledge of spreadsheet and data management software applications and related data management processes
• Knowledge of the state and federal administrative procedures as related to air regulation
• Skilled in research, analysis, and interpretation of data
• Skilled in the written conveyance of technical and complex information in a variety of contexts (e.g., reports, press releases, internal memoranda, etc.) with proper usage of grammar, punctuation, and syntax
• Skilled in operating personal computers and software, including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and cloud-based applications associated with information management
• Ability to understand the United States Clean Air Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder
• Ability to understand, process and convey highly technical and complex information involving law, science, economics, and administrative procedures as related to the regulation of sources of air pollution control, air emissions source causes of air pollution (natural and manmade) and their environmental impacts of air pollution, and meteorological and atmospheric science
• Ability to understand the function of the machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that result in or are associated with air emissions
• Ability to independently manage a diverse workload (i.e., “multi-task”)
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member in both leadership and support capacities
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the regulated community and public
• Ability to conduct proposed rulemaking or SIP hearings or workshops both in person and remotely (via the use of remote meeting software)
• Valid driver’s license
• Travel on state business
• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited university or college with a degree in the field of natural science, information science or technology, engineering, meteorology, or atmospheric science and at least one year of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 5 years.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and/or experience in project coordination and/or the use of project tracking tools
• Knowledge and/or experience with rulemaking processes and procedures in the State of Florida
• Knowledge and/or familiarity with any state or federal environmental, health, or safety-related regulatory programs
• Knowledge and/or experience researching or organizing information on subjects relating to the natural or physical sciences, engineering, regulatory law, or administrative law

Responsibilities

• Performs detailed research, analysis, and interpretation of matters related to the Division’s regulatory reform and legislative coordination efforts and associated administrative activities.
• Applies a scientific understanding of data and analytical methods to assignments pertaining to the implementation of the United States Clean Air Act in the State of Florida and associated administrative tasks.
• Contributes to the drafting of a variety of documents related to the Division’s regulatory reform and legislative coordination efforts.
• Conducts rulemaking and assists in the preparation and administration of formal briefings, public meetings, workshops, or hearings on proposed rules and proposed revisions to Florida’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the United States Clean Air Act.

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