OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37933043

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

18h • $18

About The Position

FDEP’s Division of Water Resource Management is seeking an individual to work as an OPS Environmental Specialist (ES) I (40 hours per week). This temporary position will support ES I level work in enhanced data accountability and transparency through timely and accurate data entry, preparation of inspection reports, performance of quality assurance (QA), database updates, and other tasks that directly support
the Water Compliance and Enforcement Program.
This posting is for an OPS Environmental Specialist (ES) I (40 hours per week). This temporary position will support ES I level work in enhanced data accountability and transparency through timely and accurate data entry, preparation of inspection reports, performance of quality assurance (QA), database updates, and other tasks that directly support the Water Compliance and Enforcement Program (WCEP).
WCEP facilitates statewide coordination of compliance and enforcement activities relating to the development of policy, guidance and training materials to ensure consistency among DEP’s six district offices for the state’s Industrial Wastewater, Domestic Wastewater, and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater programs. WCEP is responsible for federal data management reporting activities associated with the Wastewater and NPDES Stormwater programs. Additionally, WCEP coordinates with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on implementation of the NPDES components of the Clean Water Act.

Requirements

• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s license.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental sciences or one of the natural sciences

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.
• Draft basic compliance and enforcement documents.
• Provide outreach and compliance assistance to owners/operators as needed.
• Perform site inspections of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Review facility monitoring reports for compliance with permit conditions.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Perform laboratory certifications and calibrations on support equipment.
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports, legal notices, and other documents.
• Maintain and update data systems utilized for program management.
• Assist in the development of grant applications and work plans.
• Review permit applications; identify environmental impacts associated with proposed activities; assist in the resolution of environmental issues; draft proposed agency action.
• Evaluate laboratory tests and recommend corrective action.
• Conduct water quality monitoring.
• Perform related work as required.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED