ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010179

This position involves medium or moderately complicated 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, Permitting and Waste Cleanup program metrics. 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. Mentoring staff on application/cleanup document reviews, conducting peer reviews, and/or approving documents on behalf of the administrator. Maintains effective internal communications with supervisors and coworkers in keeping with the Agency's standards and expectations for communication effectiveness. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 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. Skilled at training and mentoring. Knowledge of the concepts, terminology and general principles of hydrology, Florida geology, and acceptable well drilling techniques Knowledge about groundwater and soil sampling Knowledge of hazardous waste regulations.

Minimum Qualifications: At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees 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. Maintain a valid Driver License Required to travel