Requisition No: 805685
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I – 37950195
Position Number: 37950195
Salary: $18.00/hour
Posting Closing Date: 10/04/2023
OPS Environmental Specialist I – 37950195
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive – All qualified applicants are encouraged to 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:
Responsible for reviewing Notice of Intent(s) (applications) for the following NPDES permits, Multi-Sector Generic Permits, No Exposure Exclusion, and the Construction Generic Permit for completeness. Provide technical assistance (e.g., rule interpretation, permit determination) to the regulated community, Department and District staff, other agencies and the public on stormwater management and regulation under the NPDES Stormwater Program. Assist in organizing meetings and documenting workflow with DEP District staff and the compliance program.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Stormwater and Technical Services Program staff practice in multiple areas. Staff provide technical support to the Division of Water Resource Management programs, other DEP regulatory divisions, and district offices in the planning, design, permitting and monitoring of beach and inlet management projects, mining projects and mine reclamation, mitigation banks and stormwater/surface water management systems, dam safety, and other in-water activities or works. Staff also provides technical training to staff within DEP and the five water management districts and to industry specialists and facility owners.
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 Capitol 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.
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:
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
- State of Florida FICA Alternative Plan
Pay:
$18.00/hour (40hrs./week)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
- Provides technical assistance (e.g., rule interpretation, permit determination) to the regulated community, Department and District staff, other agencies and the public on stormwater management and regulations under the NPDES Stormwater Program, related to the Multi-Sector Generic Permits and the Construction Generic Permits.
- Review Notice of Intents (applications) received from the permittees for the following NPDES permits (CGP, CGD, MSGP and NEX) for completeness.
- entry of data into the Department’s databases (WAFR, FIESTA),
- generate a request for additional information (e.g., technical permit information) letters.
- Sort incoming mail and assign notices for processing.
- Process and enter permit fee check(s) into Cash Receiving Application (CRA).
- Corresponds with Permittees as needed for the Collection or Distribution of Information relevant to the NPDES Permits.
- Enter documents into the Department’s electronic document management system (Oculus).
- Provide Quality Assurance review of notices processed by Notices Center staff.
- Assist the Program Administrator with training on the Notice Center operations for all new employees.
- Fulfill public records requests in a timely fashion.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of stormwater control program principles, laws, regulations and stormwater best management practices design, implementation, and effectiveness
- Knowledge and skill in the use of computers and software programs utilized for word processing, database management, statistical, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to evaluate, analyzes, and interprets scientific or technical data.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to direct and participate in intensive fieldwork, involving long hours and physically taxing conditions.
- Ability to travel outside of the Tallahassee area.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid driver’s license.
- A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental sciences or one of the physical or natural sciences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of NPDES Stormwater rules, permitting and compliance requirements.
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
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.