ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010179

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist III performs medium or moderately complicated technical work in the Permitting and Waste Cleanup program, applying Department rules and statutes. The role reviews permit applications and waste cleanup documents for compliance with federal and Florida requirements, conducts site inspections as needed, and prepares technically correct requests for additional information, permits, and other documents within applicable deadlines. The position also supports compliance assurance, may initiate waste cleanup enforcement action if assigned, and provides regulatory assistance to permittees, company representatives, other DEP programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.

The specialist enters project information into departmental databases and Oculus, works toward program and business plan goals, and may train or mentor staff, conduct peer reviews, and approve documents on behalf of the administrator. The incumbent is expected to follow the Department’s Standards of Conduct and applicable rules, directives, policies, procedures, and orders. This is a Position of Special Trust and requires successful completion of background screening. A valid driver license and travel are required.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience; post-secondary degrees may substitute for the required experience year-for-year.
• Maintain a valid driver license.
• Travel is required.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and understand laboratory analysis and procedures.
• Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to interact with customers tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program, and department goals.
• Ability to train and mentor.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to use critical thinking to solve problems and improve procedures.
• Ability to provide presentations for internal and external customers.
• Knowledge of hydrology, Florida geology, and acceptable well-drilling techniques.
• Knowledge of groundwater and soil sampling.
• Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations.
• Successful completion of background screening is required for this Position of Special Trust.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate permit applications and waste cleanup documents for compliance with federal and Florida rules and regulations.
• Conduct site inspections as necessary to support reviews and evaluations.
• Prepare requests for additional information and technically correct, clear, and consistent permits and waste cleanup documents.
• Complete requests for additional information and permits or waste cleanup documents within required time frames.
• Work toward Business Plan goals and Permitting and Waste Cleanup program metrics.
• Enter data for assigned projects into departmental databases and Oculus in a timely and appropriate manner consistent with standard operating procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to the Compliance Assurance Program.
• Initiate waste cleanup enforcement action when assigned.
• Provide regulatory assistance, including outreach, permitting determinations, and exemptions, to permittees, company representatives, other DEP programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
• Train and mentor staff, conduct peer reviews, and/or approve documents on behalf of the administrator.
• Maintain effective internal communications with supervisors and coworkers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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