ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010394

This position is located in Panama City, FL. This is intermediate first level environmental professional work performing scientific tasks under limited supervision. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.

Facility Compliance. In general, this position will conduct a high volume of low to moderately complex inspections and file/data reviews. Plans and conducts inspections, site visits and other required field work, or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing permit files, reports, and other documents, as well as performing calculations and technical reviews as necessary to determine the compliance status of a facility. Provide compliance assistance too regulated facilities before, during and after inspections. Conduct follow-up activities as needed to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement. Responds to, investigates and takes steps to resolve complaints. When necessary, recommend enforcement action. Drafts enforcement documents and leads enforcement meetings. Reviews permit applications and draft permits, as necessary, to ensure the final permit meets State regulatory requirements. Conceives supports, participates, and assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community and District employee cross-training.

Training. Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to gain the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated facilities. This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job training and team building initiatives as directed by management. A self-advocate for training, and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

Report Processing. Produces timely and accurate documentation of file reviews, inspections, site visits or field work. Enters documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated database. This position requires initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER to be completed within one year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter. Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Driver License and ability to travel, including some overnight. At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 5 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. Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay: Annual salary - $45,290.16