Engineering Specialist Ii

Requisition No:870464

Working Title:

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II -

This position is located in Fort Myers, FL

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.

• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
• This is an intermediate-level engineering position in the department’s Permitting program. This position is tasked with reviewing and drafting permits, denials and other agency action for solid waste management facilities, wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, potable water systems, stormwater treatment, and other programs. Assists in enforcing permit conditions and applicable rules and regulations. 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.
• In general, this position conducts reviews of intermediately complex applications, reports and file/data reviews. Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to applicable regulations. This includes, but is not limited to: reviewing reports, designs, technical guidance and other documents, and rules. Conducts pre-clearance site inspections and writes follow-up reports. Writes permitting and correspondence and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules, time frames and Department guidance and procedures.
  
  Participates in administrative hearings and judicial proceedings if necessary.
• In addition to the permitting responsibilities, the incumbent will assist the compliance staff conduct inspections and monitoring data review. Supports, participates, and/or assists staff in the execution of compliance assistance for the regulated community. Performs site inspections, as necessary. Assists with public outreach and training events. Provides regulatory assistance for and cooperates with engineers, geologists, government officials, representatives from other regulatory agencies and the general public.
• The position maintains databases of pollution control projects. Ensures the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases. Receives and enters citizen complaints into a complaint tracking system.
• The position develops and maintains the essential skills needed for determining technical capabilities and regulatory requirements for pollution control systems. Complete the training plans developed for the position. Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to develop essential skills. This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management. Is a self-advocate for training and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

Working hours: (A) Daily from Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Eligible for Flexible Workweek. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

• Knowledge of the 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 interpret and understand engineering design and monitor laboratory analysis and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering design, calculations and data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
• Ability to communicate engineering information technically, effectively and…