Engineering Specialist Iv
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Environmental Compliance
Position Summary
Requisition No: 870589
Agency: Department of Health
Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST IV -
Pay Plan: Career Service
Salary: $55,000 - $59,000
Posting Closing Date: 03/16/2026
OverviewThis is a highly responsible professional position involving advanced engineering work and a broad technical knowledge of surface and groundwater systems (hydrogeology) and rehabilitation of contaminated soils and water. This position serves as local Engineer for the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Act (SUPER Act) Program for Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Bay, Holmes, Walton, and Washington counties. Manages all phases of site rehabilitation of petroleum contaminated sites as they relate to Chapter 62‑780 and 62‑777, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), and Chapter 376, Florida Statutes (F.S.) and conducts inspection of remediation systems to ensure proper and efficient operation and maintenance of these systems.
This position performs a wide range of duties under the limited supervision of the Environmental HLTH Program Consultant. Travel may be required.
- Evaluates Remedial Action Plans, Construction Drawings and Specifications, and Bid Packages for completeness, technical accuracy, and consistency with the requirements of Chapters 62‑780, 62‑775 and 62‑777, F.A.C., DEP guidance documents, and generally accepted engineering practices to ensure cost effective cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites.
- Provides technical assistance to Site Managers within the local SUPER Act Program relating to design, installation, and operation of remediation systems at petroleum contaminated sites.
- Inspects remediation systems for proper operation and maintenance in accordance with approved Remedial Action Plans.
- Prepares complex operation and maintenance reports and ensures that Site Managers are informed of pertinent issues regarding remediation systems.
- Witnesses system startups and evaluates as‑built documentation. Audits state owned equipment at various field locations and reconciles inventory records.
- Evaluates technical documents for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the requirements of Chapters 62‑780 and 62‑777, F.A.C., to ensure the environmental impacts of petroleum contaminated sites are determined and understood sufficiently to provide protection for groundwater resources and drinking water supplies.
- Prepares recommendations, approvals, permits and orders regarding the assessment, rehabilitation, and closure of petroleum contaminated sites as required by Chapters 62‑780 and 62‑777, F.A.C.
- Provides technical advice to upper management on issues concerning petroleum and other hazardous substances.
- Assists upper management in developing local policy associated with petroleum and other hazardous substances.
- Evaluates written proposals, bids, invoices, contracts, and other financial documents submitted by environmental consultants for work under the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (DEP) Petroleum Restoration Programs, Pay for Performance Program, Petroleum Cleanup Participation Program, and Local Cleanup Program for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with the requirements of Chapter 376, F.S., Chapter 62‑780, F.A.C., and technical requirements for rehabilitation at individual sites.
- Coordinates with petroleum site owners and their consultants or representatives on work plans, field activities and document submittals to ensure that requirements of Chapters 62‑780, 62‑775 and 62‑777, F.A.C. and Chapter 376, F.S. are adequately met in a cost‑efficient manner.
- Conducts field investigations, inspections, and quality assurance reviews and audits of petroleum contaminated sites.
- Prepares enforcement recommendations and cases for non‑compliant petroleum and other pollutant‑contaminated sites.
- Performs quality assurance reviews on computer and paper files.
- Promotes the department as a positive, caring community organization through courteous behavior toward all clients and co‑workers.
- Assumes responsibilities of the Information Custodian when absent, ensuring compliance with current Department of Health security policies.
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