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State of Florida · 1 day ago

Pending Vacancy ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37010564

Temple Terrace, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$49K/yr - $49K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is dedicated to environmental management and stewardship. They are seeking an Engineering Specialist II to perform intermediate level engineering technical work in the Permitting and Waste Cleanup Program, including reviewing permit applications and conducting site inspections.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Review, evaluates, and processes engineering permit applications and/or waste cleanup documents for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations

Applies the principles of good engineering practices, and pollution prevention in evaluating site acceptability and existing facility operation

Reviews and prepares technical evaluations based on good engineering practices

Perform engineering site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations

Write requests for additional information, if required, and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and Department guidance and procedures

Complete requests for additional information and permits/waste cleanup documents within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance, and procedures

Work towards achieving Permitting and Waste Cleanup program metrics

Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures

Provides technical guidance to consulting engineers, municipal officials, and others interested in applying for a permit

Provide technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program

Initiate waste cleanup enforcement action (if assigned)

Provide regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other FDEP programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties

Performs other related duties as required

Qualification

Engineering permit applicationsEnvironmental regulations knowledgeTechnical evaluations preparationEngineering site inspectionsData entry skillsCustomer interactionTrainingCommunicationCritical thinkingMentoringWork independently

Required

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 Driver License

Required to travel

Ability to use engineering equipment and/or instruments

Skilled in analysis and interpretation of engineering design, calculations, and data

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to monitor and inspect engineering projects

Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Strong communication, both verbally and in writing

Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program, and department goals

Ability to train and mentor