State of Florida · 1 day ago
ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37011029
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$50K/yr - $50K/yr
4+ years expThe State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Engineering Specialist I to support the Southeast District’s mission. This entry-level position involves conducting engineering compliance site visits, providing technical assistance, and facilitating training for department staff and the regulated community.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Conducts engineering compliance/technical assistance site visits of regulated facilities to increase compliance rates
Seeks and cultivates positive partnering relationships with industry and regulated facilities to increase or maintain the highest possible compliance rates
Provides education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sectors. When available, arrange for the application of CEUs and the like towards outreach participants’ licensure
Supports, develops, participates, and/or assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community
When directed, conduct peer review of work products for accuracy
Provides technical assistance as needed. Internal assistance includes training and providing technical assistance to Department staff
Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material and methodology. Develops and refines training aids such as SOPs, manuals, and handbooks
Participates, develops, and leads training activities and safety events. Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing, and team building initiatives
Participates in training and is a self-advocate for training needs. Partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas
Plans and conducts engineering inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and/or other required field work. Reviews permitting files, reports, and other documents applicable to the inspection. Makes calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities
Produces timely and accurate documentation of inspections, site visits, or field work. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. Enter inspection documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated databases
Provides compliance assistance to regulated facilities before, during, and after inspections. Conducts follow up visits as needed to assist facilities with returning to compliance without enforcement
When necessary, recommend enforcement action. Drafts enforcement documents, coordinates, and leads enforcement meetings
Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints
Reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and reports for assigned programs from an engineering aspect
Ascertains that all Department rules are met
Reviews technical aspects of projects to determine that all materials and methods described in the application package are addressed, complete and suitable to the circumstances and in accordance with sound engineering practices and principles and particularly in accord with specific engineering publications referenced in Department rules
Updates permitting data/records in all applicable data management systems
Recommends issuance or denial of permits as appropriate
Ensures that Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, deadlines, and district metrics are met
Conducts permit determination and communicate final decisions with the facility/site owner
Coordinates with Compliance staff and supports inspections to determine compliance with permit
Writes Requests for Additional Information permit documents and other correspondence clearly and professionally as needed
Provides technical assistance to applicants, Utilities, and engineers as regards to department rules, guidelines, and policies on regulated entities
Performs related duties as required. including the conducting of meetings, data management, record keeping and streamlining of office procedures and document production
Performs other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments
Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs
Ability to communicate in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner, both verbally and in writing
Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data
Ability to work independently
Ability to physically conduct field inspections/investigations
Ability to work well with people
Knowledge of the Department's compliance, enforcement, and permitting rules, policies, and procedures
Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs
Knowledge of procedures for reading, entering, and editing data
Ability to organize and structure the creation and processing of documents
Valid Driver License
Ability to travel, overnight if required
At least four (4) years of verifiable related experience in a regulatory, engineering work field or professional 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
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.
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