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State of Florida lists this ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010179 opportunity in egypt lake leto, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Environmental Protection
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Environmental Specialist III
Department of Environmental Protection
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
This position involves medium or moderately complicated technical work in the Permitting and Waste Cleanup program and the application of Department rules and statutes in these areas.
Review and evaluate permit applications and/or waste cleanup documents for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.
Perform site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations.
Produce 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.
Write requests for additional information and permits/waste cleanup documents within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance, and procedures.
Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the departments databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures.
Provide technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program.
Provide regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other FDEP programs (including the Power Plant Siting Office and the Power Plant NPDES Program), delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
Mentoring staff on application/cleanup document reviews, conducting peer reviews, and/or approving documents on behalf of the administrator. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to interpret and understand laboratory analysis and procedures.
Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to provide presentations for internal and external customers
Skilled in providing presentations for internal and external customers.
Skilled at training and mentoring.
Knowledge of the concepts, terminology and general principles of hydrology, Florida geology, and acceptable well drilling techniques
Required to travel
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
The Southwest District Office is located in Temple Terrace, a small city just outside of Tampa. There is also no state income tax for residents of Florida. 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
We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center ( ). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section , F.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.
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