ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Environmental Specialist I - 37011191

This entry level environmental position with the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to be trained, and under the section's senior staff supervision, will oversee the performance of contamination assessment and remedial action activities by qualified cleanup contractors for state-funded petroleum cleanup projects. Reviews site cleanup files and historic activities and expenditures, requests proposals for site-specific scopes of work, reviews contractor proposals for technical and administrative adequacy and conformance with applicable statutes, Department rules, procedures, and guidance. Consults with the section's licensed professionals, participate in the negotiations of all elements with contractors and prepare task assignments and Purchase Orders for necessary work in accordance with PRP standard operating procedures. Performs on-site inspections, reviews contractor deliverables, and technical reports; assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work and prepares change orders as required. Coordinates with the section's licensed professionals on necessary technical comments and approvals for all deliverables and prepares and sends correspondence. Reviews, processes, and approves contractor invoices for completed work. Indexes and/or insert into the OCULUS electronic site file all site-specific correspondence generated or received, including required quality assurance verification. Monitors the progress of the site assessment and rehabilitation activities occurring at site and the contractor's efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost-effective and timely manner. Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries related to Petroleum Restoration Program. Assist the Team Administrator with special projects. Performs other related duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
• Skill in using personal computers.
• Ability to conduct site inspections.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to use and update the OCULUS, STCM and other PRP related databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate complex work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience.
• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university 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.
• Valid Driver's License

Position of Special Trust Requirement: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

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

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; Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more!

Special Notes: DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable 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.