PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II - 37020169

Requisition No: 833551 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II - 37020169

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020169 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $60,000.00 - $69,850.00 (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2024 

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PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II (Pending Reclass) – 37020169

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

 

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 Waste Site Cleanup Section and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program manages the state-funded investigation and cleanup of hazardous waste sites and emerging contaminants, coordinate with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during the cleanup of federal Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) sites, and implement the Florida Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program.  Management of these sites involves an interdisciplinary combination of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, engineering, and environmental science to mitigate risk and protect human health and the environment.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

The Professional Engineer II works as a Project/Contract Manager and is responsible for and assists with the technical and managerial aspects of State-Funded hazardous waste cleanup sites, Superfund site rehabilitation projects, and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program sites to ensure the environmental effectiveness of these projects in accordance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA/SARA and state regulations as appropriate.

 

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

 

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:

Annual Salary: $60,000.00 - $69,850.00 (commensurate with experience)

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• The incumbent is required to be registered in the State of Florida as a certified Professional Geologist. The duties of the position include the following Provides professional geology document review support to Section’s project managers and the Section’s lead P.G. Assists in review of Site Assessment work plans, Site Assessment Reports, Monitoring Reports, and Site Rehabilitation Completion Reports for the Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup and the State-Funded Cleanup Programs. Required to review professionally certified and sealed documents. Provides written comments and approvals. Works with section staff and contractors to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws and rules, as appropriate.

 

• Provides technical assistance to other section staff, consultants, and the public regarding technical issues relating to site assessments, site hydrogeology, remedial alternatives and related technical topics. This assistance may include participation in technical meetings, enforcement activities, legal testimony, and on-site visits. Employee provides guidance to ensure statewide consistency in cleanup of sites.

 

• Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding compliance with state and federal hazardous waste disposal regulations. Maintains communication with government, academic, and professional associations regarding new and innovative methods for site assessment and cleanup.

 

• Works with section engineering staff in evaluating remedial alternatives and participates in selection of alternatives consistent with National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA, and State regulations and initiatives, as appropriate.

 

• Assists the Section Administrator in developing section procedures and policy for assessment and monitoring of site cleanups. Performs on-site inspection of well drilling activities to ensure conformance with plans and specifications.

 

• Acts as project officer on cleanup projects at hazardous waste sites, on a limited basis.

 

• Performs other related duties as required.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and applied biology of Florida's groundwater.
• Knowledge of technical oversight of remediation activities.
• Knowledge of site assessment techniques and methods, including monitoring well construction and sampling, especially for hazardous waste sites.
• Knowledge of state and federal hazardous waste management and cleanup regulations.
• Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner.
• Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.

 

Required  Qualifications:

• Valid State of Florida Licensed Professional Geologist (Chapter 492, F.S.). 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in geology, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences and three years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of seven years.

 

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Valid Driver License.
• OSHA Safety Training successfully completed within six months of employment.

 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the agency.

 

Contact Information:

Benjamin Grubbs, Environmental Manager

Waste Cleanup Program/Waste Site Cleanup/Drycleaning

Email:  benjamin.grubbs@floridadep.gov

Phone Number: 850-245-8992

 

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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 : $60,000 - $69,850