ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 61000471

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website . Requisition No:885065 Agency: Public Service Commission Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 61000471 Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties Application Deadline: October20 , 202 6 $ 49,644 Our Mission: The Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) is committed to making sure that Florida's consumers receive some of their most essential services — electric, natural gas, telephone, water, and wastewater — in a safe, reasonable, and reliable manner. In doing so, the FPSC exercises regulatory authority over utilities in one or more of three key areas: rate base/economic regulation; competitive market oversight; and monitoring of safety, reliability, and service. 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: Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Paid Leave of Absence benefits, including Personal and Sick Leave; Nine paid holidays and one paid Personal Holiday each year; State Employee Tuition Waiver Program – Six credit hours per semester with the state college/university system; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Deferred Compensation Plan; Flexible Work Schedules; Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Student loans can be forgiven after 10 years of qualified public service, certain eligibility requirements must be met. (For more information, please click ); And more! Division of Engineering: The Division of Engineering is responsible for providing recommendations pertaining to technical issues coming before the Commission. Issues may include evaluation of engineering capital cost estimates and actual utility plant expenditures, establishment of adequate margins of reserve, and analysis of operating and maintenance costs. Additionally, the Division is responsible for cost-effectiveness determinations, taking into consideration the impacts on Florida’s consumers, regulated industries, and the regulatory environment. Description of Job Duties: Assists with the analysis and evaluation of utilities’ gas distribution systems to ensure that adequate safety measures are taken to protect the public from hazards. Assists with the evaluation of gas distribution equipment and apparatus to ensure appropriate design, materials, and application. Determines if installations comply with state and federal rules. Must have the ability to complete Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Natural Gas Training courses within three years. Extended travel (up to a week per course) to Oklahoma is required for this training. Extensive vehicle travel is required, at times overnight, to conduct gas safety field inspections. A state-owned vehicle will be provided for these inspections. This position require s the incumbent to be subject to irregular work hours and call-outs for emergencies. Minimum Qualifications: Four years of relevant work experience in the area of engineering is required. An associate degree and two years of relevant work experience OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience. This position covers territory within south and central Florida (Miami District) and candidates will need to reside in either Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties. Special consideration will be given to applicants who have knowledge in the gas safety industry or have completed PHMSA TQ Training for Natural Gas Safety. Information verifying answers to the Qualifying Questions must be found on the Employment Application. Background investigations, including criminal history record checks and education verifications, will be conducted on all applicants recommended for hiring. You may be required to provide your Social Security Number in order to conduct this background check. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. The Florida Public Service Commission participates in the Department of Homeland Security’s Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify) to assist in this required verification process. Civil Service Law requires all males born after December 31, 1959, to register with the Selective Service System unless they meet certain exemptions under the law. Failing to register when required makes one ineligible for appointment. Preference in appointment and employment shall be given to veterans and other persons as required by Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, Veterans’ Law. Applicant must provide the required proof of preference at the time of submitting an application. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. EEO/AA and Accommodation: The state of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the Commission’s Human Resources Section must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. Post-Employment Restrictions: Pursuant to Section 350.0605(2), F.S., former Commission employees are prohibited from appearing before the Commission to represent any client regulated by the Commission on any matter in which he/she had participated and which was pending at the time of his/her termination. Pursuant to Section 112.313, F.S., FPSC Senior Management Service or Selected Exempt Service employees shall not personally represent another person or entity for compensation before the Commission, for a period of two years following vacation of his/her position. Exceptions to this law are provided for former Commission employees who are employed by another agency of State government and those employed by the Commission prior to January 1, 1995. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center View phone number on click.appcast.io). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the 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. 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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: MIAMI, FL, US, 33055 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33314 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33316 FT WALTON BCH, FL, US, 32548 MIAMI, FL, US, 33101 MIAMI, FL, US, 33122 MIAMI, FL, US, 33125 MIAMI, FL, US, 33126 MIAMI, FL, US, 33127 MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 MIAMI, FL, US, 33130 MIAMI, FL, US, 33131 MIAMI, FL, US, 33132 MIAMI, FL, US, 33134 MIAMI, FL, US, 33135 MIAMI, FL, US, 33136 MIAMI, FL, US, 33137 MIAMI, FL, US, 33138 MIAMI, FL, US, 33142 MIAMI, FL, US, 33144 MIAMI, FL, US, 33145 MIAMI, FL, US, 33147 MIAMI, FL, US, 33150 MIAMI, FL, US, 33155 MIAMI, FL, US, 33157 MIAMI, FL, US, 33160 MIAMI, FL, US, 33161 MIAMI, FL, US, 33162 MIAMI, FL, US, 33165 MIAMI, FL, US, 33166 MIAMI, FL, US, 33169 MIAMI, FL, US, 33172 MIAMI, FL, US, 33173 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 MIAMI, FL, US, 33175 MIAMI, FL, US, 33176 MIAMI, FL, US, 33177 MIAMI, FL, US, 33178 MIAMI, FL, US, 33181 MIAMI, FL, US, 33183 MIAMI, FL, US, 33184 MIAMI, FL, US, 33186 MIAMI, FL, US, 33189 MIAMI, FL, US, 33194 MIAMI, FL, US, 33199 MIAMI, FL, US, 33256 MIAMI, FL, US, 33283 For assistance, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on click.appcast.io Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Florida