ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010868

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Florida in Tallahassee is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to manage environmental cleanup projects, including hazardous waste sites, drycleaning solvent cleanup, and program contracts. The role requires technical oversight and ensures regulatory compliance across multiple sites statewide.

The position emphasizes independent work, adherence to standards, and coordination with environmental management to optimize cleanup actions and project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the performance of all phases of site rehabilitation activities for numerous State-lead and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program hazardous waste sites, contracting out work as necessary.
• Review site-specific scopes of work and cost estimates and negotiates these elements with the section’s contractors.
• Oversee assigned Waste Site Cleanup and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program Pollution Response Action contracts and perform all contract management aspects with limited supervision.

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Requisition No:882167

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010868

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a second level intermediate highly responsible position, requiring technical knowledge and experience in all aspects of environmental resources including hazardous waste, surface, and groundwater systems. The Environmental Specialist III serves as Contract and Project Manager on State-Lead hazardous waste cleanup sites, , and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program sites. As Project Manager, the Environmental Specialist III is responsible for the technical and oversight aspects of these projects, and for ensuring the environmental effectiveness of these projects in accordance with the National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA/SARA and state regulations as appropriate. The Environmental Specialist III works independently and advises the Environmental Manager regarding environmental aspects of hazardous waste cleanup projects throughout the state.

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

• Oversee the performance of all phases of site rehabilitation activities for numerous State-lead and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program hazardous waste sites, contracting out work as necessary. Reviews site-specific scopes of work and cost estimates and negotiates these elements with section’s contractors. Oversees contractors working on assigned projects, including on-site inspections, recommendations for corrective actions, and review of invoices and change orders.
• Performs critical and accurate reviews of work plans, investigative reports, designs and bid documents for assigned projects, as well as coordinates document reviews with other sections and agencies. Reviews and approves contractor invoices for completed work. Evaluates remedial alternatives and participates in the selection of the alternative most consistent with NCP, CERCLA, and State regulations and initiatives, as appropriate.
• Oversee assigned Waste Site Cleanup and Drycleaning Solvent Cleanup Program Pollution Response Action contract(s) and performs all necessary contract management aspects of the contract(s) with limited supervision. Maintains and updates all contract management