ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020174
About The Position
This is a 2nd level intermediate environmental professional position reporting to the Environmental Administrator. The employee in this position is expected at all times to be aware and abide by the Department’s Standard of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general order applicable to performing the duties of this position. Responsible for implementation of portions of the Petroleum Restoration Program. Traveling to the county office may be necessary on occasion. The duties of the position are as follows: Serves as Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) liaison with Local Program contract offices and assist in the administration and oversight of specific Local Programs (Contract Entities), where a higher level of review of investigations identifying or planning to abate contamination is required. Review assigned Contracted Entities contract work products associated with contamination assessment and remediation for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance and procedures. Serve as Department’s liaison with assigned Contracted Entities contract offices by providing ongoing guidance, clarification, updates, and training regarding PRP and petroleum contamination cleanup. Monitor and track performance of assigned Contracted Entities through auditing and data analysis. Ensure that Contracted Entities are reviewing and processing assessment and remediation reports, technical scopes of work, task assignments and other necessary documents within established time constraints and ensure the STCM and OCULUS are updated appropriately. Responds to requests from government, private firms, and the public concerning program/project activities. Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
- Knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
- Skill in using personal computers for word processing and/or data analysis.
- Ability to work with new material or information to grasp its implication.
- Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
- Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues both 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.
- Ability to provide technical guidance to contracted staff within the petroleum program on complex petroleum contamination projects.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- 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 year-for-year basis.
- A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.
- Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
- Knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
- Ability to provide technical guidance to contracted staff within the petroleum program on complex petroleum contamination projects.
Responsibilities
- Serves as Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) liaison with Local Program contract offices and assist in the administration and oversight of specific Local Programs (Contract Entities), where a higher level of review of investigations identifying or planning to abate contamination is required.
- Review assigned Contracted Entities contract work products associated with contamination assessment and remediation for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance and procedures.
- Serve as Department’s liaison with assigned Contracted Entities contract offices by providing ongoing guidance, clarification, updates, and training regarding PRP and petroleum contamination cleanup.
- Monitor and track performance of assigned Contracted Entities through auditing and data analysis.
- Ensure that Contracted Entities are reviewing and processing assessment and remediation reports, technical scopes of work, task assignments and other necessary documents within established time constraints and ensure the STCM and OCULUS are updated appropriately.
- Responds to requests from government, private firms, and the public concerning program/project activities.
- Performs other related 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
