OPS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 37940107

Requisition No: 810181 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 37940107

Position Number: 37940107 

Salary:  $21.78 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/30/2023 

OPS Engineering Specialist III

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:

The Engineering Specialist III, 37940107, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Scientific Support Services in Tallahassee and will be responsible performs technical work using engineering practices and equipment.  This position assists the FDEP Laboratory’s resident engineer with maintenance of the laboratory’s infrastructure, administration of the hazardous waste management program, the performance of safety inspections and other related duties.   The incumbent must be capable of mechanical reasoning, making decisions and able to follow directions.  Medical monitoring is required.

The Difference You Will Make:

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters.  DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

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:

The work location of this position is in Tallahassee (Leon County), Florida. The city hosts the Capital of Florida and seat of state government. The city is home to numerous parks offering outdoor activities, league sports and natural trails for running, hiking, and biking. Tallahassee is located just 22 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, which is home to some of the world's top beaches. Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College, and several smaller colleges in the region offer a hub for academic research, athletics, art, music, and other student activities. 

OPS/Seasonal/Part Time Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:  $21.78 hourly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position that requires knowledge of facility engineering and engineering management practices. Knowledge of laboratory safety practices and rules and regulations associated with hazardous materials management is required. This position performs technical work using engineering practices and equipment.  This position assists the FDEP Laboratory’s resident engineer with maintenance of the laboratory’s infrastructure, administration of the hazardous waste management program, the performance of safety inspections and other related duties.   The incumbent must be capable of mechanical reasoning, making decisions and able to follow directions.  Medical monitoring is required.

Assists the laboratory’s engineer with construction and building renovation.  Responsible for helping with the maintenance of critical laboratory support systems, including compressed gas and de-ionized water delivery systems as well as laboratory fume exhaust systems.

• Assists the Laboratory Receiving Operation by participating in sample kit packing activities, VOC vial preparation and the processing of coolers received once samples have been removed.

• Assists with the maintenance of the Laboratory safety program; Conducts regular inspections of laboratory fume hoods, fire suppression equipment and laboratory safety stations; Assists with laboratory safety audits as directed; helps with safety audits of other Division activities as directed.

• Helps the laboratory engineer maintain and update the laboratory’s hazardous waste management plan as necessary; Ensures that spill kits are deployed in the FDEP Laboratory as appropriate; Assists with the disposal of hazardous wastes.

• Assists with the inventory of laboratory equipment; Helps with the transfer or disposal of inventoried property. 

• Performs other related duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and/or instruments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Ability to walk, bend, stoop, squat push and crawl on all types of terrain in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ascending and descending heights or depths up to 20 feet in a safe manner.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to be dependable, reliable and to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and work as a team player.
• Ability to complete work assignments in an established time frame.
• Ability to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, holidays, and weekends on short notice.
• Ability to participate in the DEP Medical Monitoring Program.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in building maintenance or a bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• Medical Monitoring

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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.