ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II

Requisition No: 821733

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37001931 1 1

Position Number: 37001931

Salary: $42,776.81 - $45,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2024

Engineering Specialist II – 37001931

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Coastal Construction Control Line

Open Competitive

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP) is seeking to fill a full-time Engineering Specialist II. This position processes, evaluates, and recommends for approval or denial permit applications submitted pursuant to Chapter 161, F. S. 62-B33, and 62B-34 for the protection of the beach and dune system from imprudent construction seaward of the Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL).

The Difference You Will Make:

The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection strives to achieve a more synergized and unified goal of protecting and managing our coastal resources by ensuring optimal quality, longevity and health of these resources over time.

How You Will Grow:

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 combines 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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay: $42,776.81 - $45,000.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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.

Assist in the processing of applications submitted for permits pursuant to Chapter 161, F.S., for construction in the coastal area of the state. The position provides engineering assistance to and coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Division in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the beaches and coastal systems of Florida.

Plans and conducts engineering reviews of consultations and applications for construction control line permits. Reviews and analyzes site development, landscaping, and grading plans and specifications for property development, and makes recommendations in accordance with the accepted environmental protection principles and with the agency's rules, regulations, and policy. Ensures appropriate follow-up on permit compliance issues. Assists the agency and local governments in the implementation of contingency plans for handling shoreline emergencies and assists local government officials in implementing emergency measures for shoreline protection. Providing technical assistance to other sections of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection and the Department on coastal and environmental issues.

The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Directive 971 and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. All leave approved is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross-trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required. This position may be placed on-call to remain available to perform essential duties.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic biological and ecological principles, site development and environmental regulatory practices.

Applying basic site plan review concepts; and using database management and word processing software.

Ability to read construction, topographic surveys, and landscaping plans and documents; identify native and ornamental plant materials; interpret applicable rules and design codes.

Ability to conduct field inspections.

Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

Ability to comply with the Department’s public service and behavioral standards, including identify and meet the needs of customers in order to provide excellent customer service; enhance and contribute to the Department’s strategic goals and visions; maintain active and productive participation in meetings and discussions; positively embrace change; and take responsibility for promoting and ensuring personal and organizational success.

Skilled at producing high-quality work assignments with minimal revision and supervision.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public.

Ability to deal with coworkers in a tactful and courteous manner and maintain effective, professional working relationships.

Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver license.

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, or engineering technology or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

Valid driver license.

Ability to Travel.

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information

Lauren Jordan, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Lauren.Jordan@floridadep.gov

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.