ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010248

Requisition No: 809281 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010248

Position Number: 37010248 

Salary:  Annually $51,435 - $54,435 (Commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2023 

Environmental Specialist lll

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

 

 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

This is an independent professional environmental position that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator of the Field Operations Section in the Office of Air Monitoring.  This position operates and maintains ambient air monitoring sites and collects legally defensible data in the Lee Island Coast Territory area.   It may also assist in the operation, setup and repair of air monitoring equipment in other areas of the state.  This position is also expected to offer new ideas for doing business, evaluate issues and make recommendations to improve operational efficiency.   Responsible for achieving goals identified in the Division’s Business Plan.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Air Resource Management is charged with regulation of Florida’s air resource, including air quality monitoring, permitting and ensuring compliance of emission sources. Through a variety of services for our customers – the public and industry – the division regulates the state of Florida’s air resource fairly, consistently, and efficiently, while implementing state, federal, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements and enabling the economic development of the state. The Division provides these services through its Director’s Office, Office of Business Planning, Office of Air Monitoring, Permit Review Section, and Compliance Assurance Section.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. 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.

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Ft. Myers, Florida, and requires the ability to work, in and throughout the counties of Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, and Sarasota. With 16 state parks and nine aquatic preserves that encompass beautiful coastal beaches and diverse wetlands, the South District provides many opportunities for enjoying the local environment. The district is also home to the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserves, which includes one of the few remaining undisturbed mangrove estuaries in North America.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

Salary Range Annually $51,435 - $54,435 (Commensurate based on experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Makes routine visits to the sites, as required, to include maintenance of the site and instrument logs and preventive maintenance schedules; performs sample filter checking/changing, calibrates the instruments as required, performs routine quality control checks on the instruments as required, and performs specified preventive maintenance operations, and perform minor repairs to air monitoring sites and equipment. 

Polls the sites daily and reviews the daily report displaying hourly data, previous night’s automatic calibration report and power failure report to confirm satisfactory operation.  Takes corrective action if any problems are detected in the daily polling.  Reviews polled data to insure the sites were polled and data are stored correctly.  Tracks questionable or lost data. 

Prepare and review technical documents, participate in performance and systems audits, perform site reviews, conduct software/hardware enhancement analysis, and prepare monthly and quarterly data reports, as needed.

Maintains and checks the site heating/cooling system operation to include cleaning and replacing of filters, maintain grounds around the air monitoring shelter, keeps shelter interior clean, and maintains and cleans the sample manifolds.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of micro-electronics, pneumatics, electro-mechanical and test equipment, environmental and scientific concepts, terminology and principles

Knowledge of operational engineering and scientific concepts

Skilled in installing, operating, calibrating, repairing and maintaining a variety of scientific measuring devices, mechanical and electronic test equipment, analytical and meteorological instrumentation and related air monitoring equipment

Skilled in performing basic math calculations

Skilled in computer operation

Skilled in database programs and records maintenance

Skilled in computer operations

Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data

Skilled in problem solving and preparing technical reports and documents

Ability to read and accurately interpret technical manuals and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to be organized and detail oriented

Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate, and complete work assignments in a timely manner

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, and procedures in a reasonable manner

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Ability to work well with others and contribute to the success of the organization

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Ability to successfully interact with air monitoring professionals, consultants, the public, and internal personnel in a tactful and courteous manner

Ability to travel

Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license

Ability to operate a vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations, in the performance of job duties.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering and five years of related professional experience

Valid Class E Driver License

Required to travel on state business driving and working alone in remote locations

Able to handle bulky items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUESTIONS:

Josh Slappey @850-717-9066 or Joshua.Slappey@FloridaDEP.gov

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:

 

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

Salary : $51,435 - $54,435