ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37010256 Date: Jun 13, 2024 Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 831245 Agency: Environmental ProtectionWorking Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37010256Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 37010256 Salary: $40,250 - $44,250 (Commensurate based on experience) Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Environmental Specialist l State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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. The Work You Will Do: This Environmental Specialist I position is in the Division of Air’s Compliance Assurance Section (CAS) and reports directly to the Environmental Administrator (EA). The primary role of this position is to assist with core CAS functions such as statewide regulatory oversight, emissions inventory reviews, compliance assistance, managing the Division’s data systems and electronic tools, and ensuring data management and federal reporting requirements are met. The Difference You Will Make: The Division of Air Resource Management is charged with regulation of Florida’s air resource, including air quality monitoring, permitting and ensuring compliance of emission sources. Through a variety of services for our customers – the public and industry – the division regulates the state of Florida’s air resource fairly, consistently, and efficiently, while implementing state, federal, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requirements and enabling the economic development of the state. The Division provides these services through its Director’s Office, Office of Business Planning, Office of Air Monitoring, Permit Review Section, and Compliance Assurance Section. 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. 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 );
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
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Pay:
Salary Range Annually $40,250 - $44,250 (Commensurate based on experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Assists in the implementation and oversight of compliance and enforcement policies across the state. Provides assistance on compliance issues to district and local program staff, permit applicants, facility owners and operators, consultants, and the public. Works to develop knowledge of Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and compliance test methods/procedures, as well as EPA’s ERT and CEDRI systems. Assists with answering regulatory questions, developing/updating guidance, and providing training related to CEMS and compliance tests to compliance staff and the regulated community. Assists compliance offices with processing CEMS and compliance test reports including entering test data in the division’s AirCom database in accordance with EPA’s data policies.
Assists with annual emissions i nventory review processes. Maintains proficiency in the use of the Electronic Annual Operating Report (EAOR) reviewer software and associated web pages. Reviews industry-submitted emissions data for accuracy and completeness and works with the emissions inventory team leader to complete reviews and uploads of emissions data to EPA. Assists customers with EAOR and questions related to annual emissions inventory submittal and review procedures.
Assists with managing the Division’s data systems and electronic tools and providing user support. Helps with analysis and implementation of data system projects. Conducts quality assurance reviews of compliance and enforcement data and assists with reporting data to federal databases timely and accurately.
Acts as a compliance assistance resource and assists with functions related to the Small Business Environmental Assistance Program. Helps target industries, processes, and facilities across the state that could benefit from compliance assistance. Helps develop compliance assistance materials and coordinate outreach activities.
Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of general environmental principles and the Clean Air Act
Skilled inpreparing reports and presentations
Skilled inusing a personal computer including Microsoft Office word processing, spreadsheet development, and the Internet
Skilled in interpreting and applying rules, policies and procedures
Skilled inusing electronic databases
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments in a timely manner
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
OtherJob RelatedRequirements for this position:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, meteorology, biology, chemistry or other environmental science OR four years of direct experience.
Valid Driver’s License
Travel on state business
Contact Information for Questions:
Jessica Dalton @850-717-9106 [email protected]
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:
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee