PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II – 37020750

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II – 37020750

Date: Oct 2, 2024

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Requisition No: 837855

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II – 37020750

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020750

Salary: $50,000 to $75,000 (commensurate upon experience)

Posting Closing Date: 10/04/2024

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Environmental Specialist III – 37020750

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

PENDING RECLASSIFICATION – Professional Engineer II

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:

As the State Stormwater Engineer, you will be responsible for providing technical support with the implementation of laws, regulations and policies of the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP); National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater. The Program Technical Service program staff also provides professional engineering services to the DEP Districts’ ERP Permitting (ERP) and Compliance Assistance Programs, as well as providing guidance to both ERP and Water Management District Staff. Additionally, this position is expected to provide assistance for rulemaking; development of policy and guidance documents; and may also provide testimony for administrative proceedings with the Division of Administrative Hearings.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Water Resource Management (DWRM) is responsible for implementing state laws providing for the protection of the quality of Florida’s drinking water, ground water, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands, and reclamation of mined lands. This position plays a critical role in helping to ensure Florida’s groundwater and surface water resources, as well as public health, are protected by providing critical oversight over the implementation of the statewide Program Technical Services Program.

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:

  $50,000 to $75,000/annually (Commensurate with experience)

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  Provides professional engineering technical assistance to Department staff involved in the implementation of the ERP program under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S. Assists in the development, implementation and ongoing evaluation of regulation implemented of the Clean Waterways Act (Chapter 62-330, F.A.C.), subsequently ratified under Senate Bill 7040. Especially with respect to engineering design and analysis of the effectiveness of stormwater systems in reducing pollutant loads.

  Provides coordination, technical assistance, engineering support, and consultation to Department and Water Management District staff and applicants regarding statute, rule and policy interpretation and proposed legislation related to engineering standards and criteria.

  Analyses and interprets engineering data, performs engineering calculations and develops and uses hydrologic, hydraulic and hydrographic models for technical evaluation of data related to stormwater treatment, attenuation and discharges to ground and surface waters, dredged material disposal sites, docking, wharf and port facilities, mitigation and mitigation bank sites, water quality enhancement areas and other activities.

  Coordinates with and assists engineers located in the Department’s Regulatory District Offices and the Water Management Districts in the review of ERP applications to ensure consistent and accurate implementation of the ERP rules and statutes.

  Ensures that projects conform with sound engineering design criteria and comply with all applicable regulations and laws.

  Provides technical assistance, engineering support and consultation to Department staff and applicants regarding statute, rule and policy interpretation and proposed legislation related to engineering standards and criteria.

  Assists with the implementation of rules, policies and procedures for implementing the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit component of the NPDES Stormwater Program. Assists the MS4 Coordinator in identifying areas where MS4 rules, policies and procedures may have deficiencies and makes recommendations for improvement.

  Prepares, develops and presents training opportunities for Department and Water Management District staff regarding NPDES and ERP stormwater.

  Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of hydrologic, hydraulic and stormwater engineering principles.;

• Knowledge of biological, chemical and physical processes as they relate to water quality and the aquatic environment.;

• Knowledge of stormwater treatment and control principles, laws, regulations and stormwater best management practices, especially with respect to engineering design, construction, and effectiveness in reducing nutrient pollutant loads.;

• Skill in methods for assessment of surface water quality data, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling applications, such as ICPR.;

• Skill in the use of computer software programs used for office applications, database management, and Geographic Information Systems.;

• Ability to understand and apply applicable state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to multiple environmental programs.;

• Ability to communicated effectively, verbally and in writing., and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.;

• Knowledge of or the ability to learn the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of environmental engineering related to potable water treatment, storage, and distribution, including engineering design, construction, operation, maintenance, and permitting issues related to public water systems is preferred.;

• Skills in computer modeling for assessment of the generation, transport, and treatment of stormwater pollutants, particularly nutrients.;

• Expert in stormwater modeling such as ICPR, and the ability to teach others through workshops of training sessions.;

• Ability to develop and provide technical presentations; and skilled in public speaking.;

• Knowledge of MS4 rules and the ability to learn the policies and procedures of this program.;

• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel.

  Required or Preferred Qualifications:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of verifiable related experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of eight years.

• Obtain and maintain Certified Wetland Evaluator or Certified Wetland Evaluator Trainer Certification within 12 months of hire

  Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:

• Valid Driver’s License

• The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Directive 971 and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts.

  POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special 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.

  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:

  [email protected]

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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.

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee