ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Environmental Specialist I

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your specific responsibilities include:

• Petroleum cleanup site manager. Manages the performance of contamination assessment, remedial action, and monitoring activities for state-funded rehabilitation projects and non-program petroleum discharges under contract with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP), and under the requirements of Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
• Site management: Develops site specific scopes of work for state-funded restoration with the assistance of technical support personnel for development into purchase requisitions under the FDEP PRP's program guidelines. Provides recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work as required and prepares change orders. Prepares draft correspondence for issuance of FDEP Site Orders. Monitors the effectiveness of the rehabilitation of the site and the consultant's performance in accomplishing established goals in a cost-effective and timely manner. Monitors and makes recommendations with collaboration with technical professionals on the rehabilitation of contaminated sites not eligible for state funding (non-program sites). Advises the owner and consultant regarding cleanup strategy and required progress towards site closure. Maintains files and documentation of these activities in local program site files and also directly inserts documents into the FDEP Document Management System (OCULUS) electronic record. Manages data entry into the FDEP Storage Tank and Petroleum Contamination Monitoring (STCM) database within established timeframes.
• Deliverable reviews: Performs reviews of technical reports documenting site remediation activities, monitoring the progress towards site rehabilitation. Issues approval and comment letters addressing the standard of completed work and contractor recommendations for the ongoing site strategy. Works closely with technical professionals (P.E. and P.G.) to address technical questions needing appropriate responses to contractors. Reviews and approves contractor invoices for completed work at state-funded sites.
• Site inspections: Performs inspections of managed sites to document the status and condition of installed remediation equipment and monitoring wells, along with general site conditions. Completes FDEP inspection forms and takes documentation photographs for inclusion in the file record and OCULUS.
• Administrative/Training/Other: Completes time reporting documentation, required training and other administrative functions. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Knowledge of general applications of chemistry, geology, physical and mechanical principles in environmental projects.
• Knowledge of environmental field work, engineering and design principles, tools and equipment.
• Skill in computer applications including document preparation, use of detailed spreadsheets, and extensive databases.
• Skill in communicating tactfully and effectively with clients and the general public, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in organizing files, records, and other materials, in both paper and electronic filing systems.
• Ability to review detailed technical and analytical data for accuracy and the use of correct sampling procedures.
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and to organize, prioritize and schedule necessary tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to navigate and input information in databases.

Qualifications:

• Minimum - Valid Florida Driver's License
• Preferred - Bachelor's degree in the Physical or Natural Science or Engineering fields
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheets

Where you will work: Lake Wales, FL