ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Environmental Specialist I - 37020064

This is an entry-level independent technical environmental position in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM) that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator of the Field Operations Section in the Office of Air Monitoring (OAM). This position operates and maintains ambient air monitoring sites and collects legally defensible data in the Forgotten Coast Territory area. It may also assist in the operation, setup, and repair of air monitoring equipment in other areas of the state. This position is expected to offer new ideas for doing business, evaluate issues, and make recommendations to improve operational efficiency. This position requires being a team player and displaying a cooperative attitude.

Field Duties:

• Makes routine visits to the sites, as needed, to include: maintenance of the site and instrument logs and preventive maintenance schedules; performs sample filter checking/changing; calibrates the instruments as required; performs routine quality control checks on the instruments as required; performs specified preventive maintenance operations; performs minor repairs to air monitoring sites, performs siting reviews, and equipment; and informs supervisor of any issues that might result in data loss or completeness issues.
• Notifies supervisor of any unusual issues.

Data Collection:

• Polls the sites daily and reviews the report displaying hourly data, previous night's automatic calibration report and power failure report to confirm satisfactory operation. Takes corrective action if any problems are detected in the daily polling. Reviews polled data to ensure the sites were polled and data are stored locally. Tracks questionable or lost data.

Data Review:

• Participate in performance and systems audits, conduct software/hardware enhancement analysis, and prepare monthly and quarterly data reports, as needed.

Site Maintenance:

• Maintains and checks the site heating/cooling system operation to include cleaning and replacing of filters, maintain grounds around the air monitoring shelter, keeps the shelter interior clean, and maintains and cleans the sample manifolds.

Equipment Maintenance Assistance:

• Installs, calibrates, inspects, tests, troubleshoots, repairs, modifies, and maintains new and existing air monitoring equipment to meet vendor specifications and state/federal performance standards. Documents, and maintain records of work performed to confirm that systems will produce high-quality, legally defensible monitoring data. Create/update checklists and standard operating practices for equipment inspection, testing, repair, maintenance, and calibration procedures to meet manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the physical and natural sciences
• Knowledge of the basic principles of electronics and electricity and application to air monitoring instrumentation
• Knowledge of standard electronic and electrical test equipment
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of analog and digital electronic instruments and systems
• Knowledge of the procedures for troubleshooting, repairing, calibrating and maintaining electronic and electro-mechanical equipment
• Skilled in the use and care of tools and equipment used to repair, service and calibrate instruments and systems
• Skilled in use of personal computers
• Skilled in performing basic math calculations
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data
• Skilled in problem solving
• Skilled in preparing technical reports and documentation
• Skilled in interpreting and using electronic circuit diagrams and mechanical blueprints
• Skilled in diagnosing malfunctions in instruments and systems
• Skilled in testing and the use of test devices to determine options for the repair, maintenance and calibration of instruments and systems
• Skilled in troubleshooting and problem-solving instrument malfunctions
• Skilled in planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to repair, maintain and calibrate instruments and instrument systems
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people having a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds
• Ability to work independently as well as contribute to a team
• Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License Required to travel on state business
• At least four years of verifiable related experience or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for required four years of verifiable related experience on a year-for-year basis

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.

Pay: Salary Range Annually $45,000 - $48,000 (Commensurate based on experience)

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. 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 Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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 ); Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit

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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 clicking here.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301