Engineering Specialist Ii

ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II

Engineering Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District

This is an intermediate engineering position responsible for reviewing permit applications within Water Permitting program for Domestic and Industrial Wastewater, Potable Water and ERP Stormwater under moderate supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Provide engineering reviews of various permit application types related to the permitting and regulation of potable water systems, domestic and industrial wastewater facilities and/or stormwater system.
• Review engineering reports, design specifications and available data to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide technical review feedback to permit applicants and their consultants which may include governmental officials, professional engineers, contractors and/or developers on their proposed plans to ensure adherence to DEP procedures, regulations and Florida Statutes.
• Prepare applicable permitting document drafts for review.
• Conduct on-site inspections of domestic and industrial wastewater treatment facilities and sites of proposed facilities to verify information submitted with applications for permits for new, existing, and modified facilities.
• Coordinate agency actions to assure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
• Coordinate with and provide permitting expertise to the Compliance Assurance Program to ensure that violations of rules, codes, and permit conditions are dealt with in an expeditious manner consistent with State and Federal guidelines for such violations.
• Utilize and manage department databases for permitting and compliance data management and the GIS computer mapping and data integration system.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of ERP Stormwater, Domestic and Industrial Wastewater, and/or Potable Water information at Department seminars and public environmental group meetings.

Performs other duties as required.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
• Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.

• Valid Driver License
• Ability to travel, including some overnight.
• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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.