ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Il- 37010273

State of Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance (health, life,  

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection seeks an intermediate professional to support statewide air monitoring data and QA activities in the Division of Air Resource Management. You will assist the OAM Air Quality System coordinator, develop QA documentation, and help ensure data quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include data validation, audits, database maintenance, and training support, with opportunities to contribute to annual network planning and

Qualifications

• This role requires knowledge of physical or natural sciences and data handling in air quality monitoring.
• Familiarity with state and federal environmental regulations affecting QA for ambient air data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic mathematical calculations is essential.
• Experience with data validation, audits, and technical report writing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support statewide air monitoring activities and the OAM AQS coordinator.
• Prepare and revise QA documentation including QAPPs, SOPs, and forms.
• Review data quality, perform audits, and generate technical notes and manuals.
• Provide data upload to USEPA AQS and assist with database maintenance.
• Assist in annual network planning, data certification, and training efforts.

Skills

Knowledge of science

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Microsoft Office

Math skills

Technical reporting

Data management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences

Tools

AQS (Air Quality System)

Job description

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Requisition No:887320

Position Number:37010273

Salary: $43,259.76 - $46,259.76 (Commensurate based on experience)

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This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate professional environmental position in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM) that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator-SES of the Data Quality Section in the Division of Air Resource Management’s Office of Air Monitoring (OAM). This position is primarily responsible for providing support to DARM related air monitoring activities, including providing support to the OAM Air Quality System (AQS) coordinator with providing validated statewide air monitoring data to the USEPA air monitoring database; developing and revising various types of air monitoring quality assurance user documentation, including annual network plans, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical notes, how-to guides, reference manuals, forms and instructions; reviewing and making technical environmental evaluations and recommendations concerning the collection, analysis and reporting of ambient air quality data; participating in statewide systems audits; providing support in database maintenance and management; and, providing meeting and training support. The incumbent is expected to be aware of and abide by the Department's standards of conduct, as well as rules, directives, policies, and procedures applicable to the position. This position requires being a respectful team member and displaying a cooperative attitude.

Data Evaluations/Audits

Performs periodic data reviews and audits to ensure that data has been collected, analyzed, and handled in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and established air monitoring policies and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the statewide program; makes recommendations that contribute to improvements in the quality system; conducts follow-up audits/data reviews to monitor progress; prepares written reports consistent with applicable regulations and policies.

Data Validation Support

Performs data validation to ensure data quality goals have been achieved to ensure that all project requirements are met and determine the impact on data quality for those that were not met, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, validity and compliance with regulatory guidelines The performance of the data validation functions is to ascertain the usability of the data and to ensure that results obtained are legally defensible.

Documentation Support

Provides support in the preparation of annual network plan, quality assurance project plans (QAPPs), standard operating procedures (SOPs) and forms used in the ambient monitoring and quality assurance program areas. Reviews, modifies, and distributes SOPs, forms, and quality assurance documentation to comply with environmental standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.

AQS Data Upload

Provide validated statewide ambient air quality data to the USEPA AQS in accordance with ambient air monitoring regulations, guidance and procedures. Communicate with statewide air monitoring staff on ambient data handling issues and other related topics.

Air Monitoring Database Support

Assist in the DEP Air Monitoring Validation Program (AirMVP) database for the statewide ambient air monitoring program including the following duties: updates to the site, parameter, area and security code files; updates, additions, and deletions to the database as required; assists the field technicians, local programs and industries with questions/problems; assists with data entry issues from the field technicians and local programs as required; retrieves and disseminates data or information to internal and external customers as needed.

Annual Data Certification

Perform a review of the air quality data and quality assurance data for completeness and validity. Performs reviews quarterly to take appropriate actions well in advance of the certification deadline.

Meeting and Training Support

Conduct and/or participates in program related training events.

Perform other duties as directed by the Administrator or designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of physical or natural science

Knowledge of environmental and scientific concepts

Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures

Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, procedures and policies as they relate to the quality assurance for ambient air quality monitoring

Skilled in using Microsoft Office applications, using personal computers

Skilled in performing basic math calculations

Skilled in understanding, interpreting and applying rules and regulations

Skilled in evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific and technical data Skilled in problem solving and preparing technical reports, plans, and documents

Skilled in database programs and records management/maintenance

Ability to prepare technical reports

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize others to deliver documentation in a timely manner

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people from a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds

Ability to contribute to the success of the organization

Ability to work independently

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel on state business
• At least five years of verifiable related experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental science. Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental science plus one year of verifiable related experience may be used as an alternative for the required five years of verifiable related experience on a year-for-year basis.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and/or experience in performing uploads of large datasets to the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s Air Quality System database

Knowledge and/or experience in performing Beta testing within a statewide air monitoring database management system

Knowledge and/or experience in performing data validation and verification as it relates to the quality assurance of ambient air quality monitoring

Knowledge and/or work experience you may have with measurement, monitoring, or modeling techniques related to the transport and dispersion of pollution

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Pay:

Salary Range Annually $43,259.76 - $46,259.76 (Commensurate based on experience)

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

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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.

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