ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64082578

Florida; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance: health, life, (

Dental, vision and other options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in Polk County seeks an Environmental Specialist I to support its mission to protect, promote, and improve health through remediation and site management initiatives.

You will develop scopes of work, monitor remediation under PRP contracts, review technical reports, and coordinate with engineers and contractors. This position requires careful data handling and timely reporting from Lake Wales, FL.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical or natural science or engineering field is required.
• Experience with environmental project documentation and reporting is preferred.
• Ability to review detailed technical data and sampling procedures.
• Strong communication and organization skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop site-specific scopes of work for state-funded restoration projects.
• Monitor rehabilitation progress and advise on cleanup strategies with technical staff.
• Perform inspections of remediation equipment and monitoring wells; document results.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Geology knowledge

Environmental field work

Data analysis

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Database navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physical/Natural Science or Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel Spreadsheets

Job description

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Requisition No:883210

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64082578

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:

The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

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.). In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as and all departmental and /or work unit rules, directive, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

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.

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:

• 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:

Preferred -

• Bachelor's degree in the Physical or Natural Science or Engineering fields
• Experience using Microsoft Word and Excel Spreadsheets

Other job-related requirements for this position:

EMERGENCY DUTY:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

CONFIDENTIALITY:

Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Lake Wales, FL

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days.