PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II - 37010105

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); Presencial; USD 65 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks a Professional Engineer II in Tallahassee to lead a team, oversee permit processing, and ensure compliance with state and federal air regulations. The role combines technical leadership with mentoring responsibilities.

Responsibilities include guiding engineers, drafting permit conditions, and coordinating with EPA and district programs. A Florida PE license is required, with eligibility contingent on licensure status.

Qualificações

• Five+ years of verifiable engineering experience.
• Engineering degree plus one year experience may be substituted for five years.
• Florida PE license required or must maintain professional licensure.
• Must have valid driver's license.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise entry- and mid-level Engineering Specialists.
• Review and process air permit applications with accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide technical guidance and resolve complex permitting issues.
• Develop, maintain, and promote standardized permit templates and model permits.
• Prepare permit documents and participate in administrative hearings as needed.

Conhecimentos

Environmental principles

Regulatory interpretations

Data analysis

Communication

Project coordination

Technical reporting

Presentations

Formação académica

Engineering degree (B.S./M.S.)

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Requisition No:884964

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER II - 37010105

Position Number:37010105

Salary: Salary Range Annually $65,000 - $75,000 (Commensurate based on experience)

Mentoring/ Supervising

This is a leadership position responsible for providing advice, coaching, training and support to entry and mid-level Engineering Specialists within the Section. This includes providing new employee orientation, an overview of the Department’s rules and regulations, detailing the business processes, engaging in technical discussions on specific project details, conducting peer reviews, and assisting with workloads. This position is responsible for supervising an entry-level Engineering Specialist l.

Permit Processing

Accomplishes the technical work required in the review and processing of applications for air permits. Reviews assigned applications in a timely manner for completeness, sufficiency, technical and scientific accuracy, and adherence to state and federal requirements. Drafts specific permit conditions in accordance with Florida Statutes, federal regulations, and Department rules and policies. Prepares permit documents including, but not limited to draft, proposed, and final permit packages; permit exemptions; public notices; statement of basis; compliance assurance monitoring (CAM) and Technical Evaluations and Preliminary Determinations. As requested by Section Supervisor, assists with workload management, peer reviews, program evaluations, training, mentoring, and coaching less experienced engineers.

Expertise

Develops effective working relationships with the primary facility contacts as well as District and Local Program staff to resolve permitting and compliance issues. For complex or controversial permitting and compliance issues, Section supervisor and provides options for making final decisions. Promotes statewide consistency in permitting and compliance. Provides technical assistance and guidance to district and local programs, prospective applicants, consultants, and the general public on matters such as permitting, compliance, and monitoring issues for the key industries. Prepares materials for and attends administrative hearings, as necessary. Assists in developing, maintaining, and promoting standardized permit templates and model permits. Updates all data in the Air Resource Management System (ARMS) as necessary.

Special Tasks

Serves as the coordinator for determinations of Best Available Control Technology (BACT), Maximum Available Technology (MACT), and Lowest Achievable Emissions Rate (LAER). Such determinations require case-by-case technical reviews to set emissions standards. The Professional Engineer will be responsible for sealing engineering plans and documents in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards, as required. Serves as the Division’s liaison with EPA Region 4’s RACT/BACT/LAER Clearinghouse.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as required, such as field inspections.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general environmental principles
• Knowledge of industrial processes and activities
• Knowledge of federal and state air regulations
• Knowledge of permit processing
• Knowledge of computer systems, software, databases and the internet
• Skilled in using Microsoft Office for email correspondence, word processing, spreadsheet development and graphics presentation software
• Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data
• Skilled in problem solving
• Skilled in conflict resolution
• Skilled in preparing technical reports and documents for defensible permitting decisions
• Skilled in explaining technical issues in plain language
• Skilled in developing presentations to explain technical projects
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to solve problems
• Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments in a timely manner
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply rules, policies, procedures in a reasonable manner
• Ability to use a personal computer
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to the public, applicants, consultants and coworkers as well as staff in other divisions, districts and local air programs

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel on state business
• At least five years of verifiable related experience in engineering. Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on engineering projects as a Professional Engineer
• Experience working on engineering projects with primary responsibility as the Professional Engineer of Record
• Experience with public speaking and presentations

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications

• Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Professional Engineers License

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.

Insert preferred experience, training, education, and licensure or certification.

Pay

Salary Range Annually $65,000 - $75,000 (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 );

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

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The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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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