ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020120

State of Florida • Temple Terrace, FL

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About The Position

This position conducts inspections at assigned large or moderately complicated facilities, as defined by the specific program, pursuant applicable Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code and/or reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to State and Federal rules and regulations. Writes reports on outcome to inspections as required. The work requires conducting site inspections, completing data entry in applicable databases, providing compliance assistance to regulated entities, and participation in outreach events. Reviews and makes recommendations on reports, scientific, technical or legal documents. Provides compliance/technical assistance as needed and/or Regulatory assistance to permittee, company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs, other interested parties and ES-I and ES-II staff. This includes direct involvement on training of ES-I and ES-II staff. Recommends enforcement actions as appropriate. Drafts complex enforcement documents and coordinates and leads enforcement meetings. Keeps applicable databases and Oculus updated as required for facilities/projects assigned. Provides outreach and/or compliance assistance to large or complicated facilities as needed. Participates, develops and leads cross-training activities. Performs other duties as assigned. May volunteer to dive and/or snorkel; must have prior approval and meet diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in accordance with the DEP Underwater Operations Manual.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
• Ability to employ critical thinking to solve problems and improve procedures.
• Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
• Skill in working with the public and providing excellent customer service by using active listening skills, conflict resolution skills, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in coordinating the training of co-workers.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees 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.
• Maintain a valid Class E Driver License
• Required to travel

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections at assigned large or moderately complicated facilities
• Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to State and Federal rules and regulations
• Writes reports on outcome to inspections as required
• Completes data entry in applicable databases
• Provides compliance assistance to regulated entities
• Participates in outreach events
• Reviews and makes recommendations on reports, scientific, technical or legal documents
• Provides compliance/technical assistance and/or Regulatory assistance to permittee, company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs, other interested parties and ES-I and ES-II staff
• Recommends enforcement actions as appropriate
• Drafts complex enforcement documents and coordinates and leads enforcement meetings
• Keeps applicable databases and Oculus updated as required for facilities/projects assigned
• Provides outreach and/or compliance assistance to large or complicated facilities as needed
• Participates, develops and leads cross-training activities
• Performs other duties as assigned
• May volunteer to dive and/or snorkel; must have prior approval and meet diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in accordance with the DEP Underwater Operations Manual

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: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees