ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011214

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This is second level intermediate level environmental work performing scientific tasks with limited supervision.  The Environmental Specialist III must possess and continuously expand upon a broad range of knowledge of state and federal regulations to coordinate compliance and enforcement for sites with groundwater, surface water, and/or soil contamination.  The position is responsible for project management involving compliance, enforcement, and tracking progress of moderately complex to complex cleanup projects to include the following responsibilities:

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies & procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skill in collecting, recording and analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
• Skill in collecting, recording, and/or analyzing/evaluating scientific data relating to contamination assessment, remediation, monitoring, and site closure.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
• Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Valid Driver License
• Ability to travel, including some overnight.
• At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 6 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.
• Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
• Position requires the incumbent have 24 hours of safety training as required by OSHA 1910. L ZO(E) to be completed once appointed and subsequent annual 8-hour refresher training.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates impacts of projects and activities provided in geologic, engineering, and hydro geologic assessment plans and reports, monitoring plans and data, and other required documentation for site project management involving compliance and enforcement of assigned cleanup projects.
• Draft appropriate review documents, applicable enforcement documents, and other correspondence with minimal corrections or oversight.
• Track project progress through timely data entry and database maintenance.
• Coordinates and tracks the progress of technical and legal reviews of assigned cleanup projects.
• Effectively communicates technical issues and proposes solutions.
• Communicates and meets with site owners to ensure required or agreed upon dates are met and to educate/assist with compliance when necessary.
• Conducts field reconnaissance and site surveys as needed.
• Positively represents the Department in communication and meetings involving technical soil and water quality issues related to waste cleanup projects.
• Targets specific areas of industry non-compliance within the district and coordinates outreach efforts.
• Seeks and cultivates positive partnering relationships to provide education and guidance to people responsible for site rehabilitation (and/or their representatives)
• Supports, develops, participates in, and/or assists in the execution of outreach events for the regulated community.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Participates in training and is a self-advocate for training needs. Occasionally participates in training workshops and courses related to ground water management and protection issues and policies.
• Performs other duties as needed.

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
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees