Engineering Specialist I - 37010410

DGS Office of External Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach is seeking an entry-level Environmental Engineer to support the Southeast District's compliance, permitting, and outreach mission.

You will conduct field inspections and site visits at regulated facilities, provide technical assistance and training to industry and staff, review permit applications and documents, and coordinate initiatives to increase regulatory adherence.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental sciences principles and analytical techniques.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and technical evaluations of regulated facilities.
• Skill in reviewing and processing permit applications and engineering documents.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in computer operations and data management systems.
• Ability to work independently and organize training and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field inspections and site visits at regulated facilities.
• Provide technical assistance and training to industry and staff.
• Review permit applications and engineering documents.
• Coordinate compliance assistance initiatives to increase regulatory adherence.

Skills

Environmental Science

Field Inspections

Permit Reviews

Communication (Verbal & Written)

Computing & Data Management

Independent Work & Training

Job description

This entry-level Environmental Engineering position with Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, located in West Palm Beach, supports the Southeast District's compliance, permitting, and outreach mission. The role conducts engineering inspections and site visits at regulated facilities, provides technical assistance and training to both industry and staff, reviews permit applications and documents, and coordinates compliance assistance efforts to increase regulatory adherence.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of environmental sciences principles and analytical techniques
• Ability to conduct field inspections and technical evaluations of regulated facilities
• Skill in reviewing and processing permit applications and engineering documents
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in computer operations and data management systems
• Ability to work independently and organize training and compliance initiatives