OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPEC III - 37936023

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves engineering and project management work performed within the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program. Engineering knowledge is required to ensure that the proposed facilities are constructed in accordance with good engineering practice. Under the supervision of the Program Administrator, the incumbent of this position will be primarily involved with implementing the State Revolving Fund Loan Programs authorized under Title VI of the Clean Water Act, Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Chapter 403.1835, F.S., Chapter 403.8532 F.S., and the Small Community Wastewater Construction Grants Program authorized under Chapter 403.1838 F.S.

Ensures proper interpretation of federal/state rules, regulations, and statutes to accomplish their legislative intent and provides uniform application of these rules and guidance (verbal and written comments) to local government officials and their legal, fiscal, administrative, and engineering representatives during the preparation of documentation required under Chapters 62-503, 62-505 and 62-552, F.A.C. Also assists in rule revisions as necessary.

Reviews of planning documents, including sewer system evaluation surveys and site-specific studies, prepared by other engineers and requests for inclusion. The review of these documents includes ensuring the scope of the document is eligible and appropriate. Also, coordinates the interdisciplinary reviews by experts (State Clearinghouse review) representing Department and other governmental agencies. Prepares and publishes environmental information documents, ensuring the environmental information is adequately addressed in compliance with Chapters 62-503, 62-505, and 62-552, F.A.C.

Reviews interlocal agreements, capital finance plans, business plans, public participation documentation, and user charge systems.

Reviews directly plans and specifications and their conformity with facilities planning documentation and provides recommendations to staff Professional Engineers. This review includes establishing conformity of bidding information with plans and specifications and reviewing the value engineering documentation if applicable.

Manages, or oversees the management of, the construction phase of the projects. Responsibilities include reviews of disbursement requests for eligibility and accuracy, reviews of change orders for eligibility, and ensuring that interim and final construction inspections are conducted to ensure the construction is in accordance with the accepted plans and specifications.

Reviews asset management plans and coordinates, as applicable, with other areas in the Department to assess and implement requests for assistance for Capacity Assessment, Source Water Protection, Public Water System Supervision, etc. that are eligible for funding as part of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program.

Provides guidance (verbal and written comments) to local government officials and their legal, fiscal, administrative, and engineering representatives during the preparation of documentation required under Chapters 62-503, 62-505, and 552, F.A.C. Also reviews federal and state rules and statutes to ensure they are applied in a uniform manner. Represents the SRF Program at public meetings, public hearings, and workshops, including priority list meetings, SRF outreach workshops, and pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, as needed.

Assists with the Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment and the Clean Water Needs Survey.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary education from an accredited college or university, with a degree in Engineering, may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of Department contracting procedures and policies
• Knowledge of water and springs systems and watershed management principles, laws, and regulations
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices; grant funding processes
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures particularly those related to implementing the requirements of the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program (CWSRF), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program (DWSRF)
• Ability to solve problems relating to wastewater, stormwater and drinking water engineering
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and carry out work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to perform on-site construction inspections and administrative closeout inspections
• Obtain and maintain a valid and active Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within 1 year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.
• Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• A civil, environmental, chemical, or mechanical engineering degree
• A Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)/Engineer in Training (EIT) license.

Responsibilities

• Implementing the State Revolving Fund Loan Programs authorized under Title VI of the Clean Water Act, Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Chapter 403, 1835 F.S.
• Ensuring that proposed facilities are constructed in accordance with good engineering practice.
• Interpreting federal/state rules, regulations, and statutes and providing uniform application of these rules and guidance to local government officials and their representatives.
• Reviewing planning documents, including sewer system evaluation surveys and site-specific studies.
• Coordinating interdisciplinary reviews by experts.
• Preparing and publishing environmental information documents.
• Reviewing interlocal agreements, capital finance plans, business plans, public participation documentation, and user charge systems.
• Reviewing plans and specifications and their conformity with facilities planning documentation.
• Managing, or overseeing the management of, the construction phase of the projects.
• Reviewing disbursement requests for eligibility and accuracy.
• Reviewing change orders for eligibility.
• Ensuring that interim and final construction inspections are conducted.
• Reviewing asset management plans.
• Coordinating with other areas in the Department to assess and implement requests for assistance.
• Representing the SRF Program at public meetings, public hearings, and workshops.
• Assisting with the Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment and the Clean Water Needs Survey.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level