DESCRIPTION: This position involves technical work in the permitting and waste cleanup program and the application of Department rules and statutes in these areas.
- Review and evaluate permit applications and/or waste cleanup documents for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.
- Perform site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations. Produce requests for additional information, if required, and permits/documents that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and Department guidance and procedures.
- Write requests for additional information and permits/waste cleanup documents within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance and procedures.
- Work towards achieving Business Plan goals.
- Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department’s databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures.
- Provide technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program.
- Initiate waste cleanup enforcement action (if assigned).
- Provide regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other FDEP programs (including the Power Plant Siting Office and the Power Plant NPDES Program), delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Required:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and to travel.
- Ability to analyze and interpret engineering design, calculations and data.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Ability to monitor and inspect engineering projects.
- Ability to interpret and understand laboratory analysis and procedures
- Knowledge of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
- Ability to train and mentor
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to employ critical thinking to solve problems and improve procedures.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to provide presentations for internal and external customers.
- Preferred
- Skilled in providing presentations for internal and external customers.
- Skilled in using engineering equipment and/or instruments.
- Skilled in training and mentoring
- Knowledge of potable water treatment, wastewater treatment, water resources, groundwater hydrology, and stormwater/wastewater management
- Professional Engineer License/Engineer Intern with the State of Florida
- Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the engineering specialties and/or work experience in water and wastewater facility permitting and/or design.
- Knowledge of bioassay review and evaluation procedures
To apply, please submit a completed State of Florida employment application through the People First system. For questions regarding this position, please contact: Ms. Cindy Zhang-Torres at (813) 470-5736 or [email protected], Southwest District Office, Temple Terrace Florida
For State employment, or promotion within, the State of Florida requires that male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 are to have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) prior to their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority (850-245-2511) or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application 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. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: EFFECTIVE 9/17/02 – History: 7/01/02
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