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Engineering Specialist II
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ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37002566
Date: May 23, 2025
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Requisition No: 853459
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37002566
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37002566
Salary: $44,060.11
Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025
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Engineering Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of State Lands
This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This position is in the Bureau of Survey and Mapping.
In 1855, the Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund was created as an agency of the Florida government. In 1841 the U.S. government had granted each state in the union 500,000 acres. Combined with the land received because of the Swamp and Overflowed Lands Act of 1850, the Trustees had more than 21 million acres under its control. Since then, Florida has worked to protect and conserve natural resources.
Land Management and Acquisition Survey
The primary function of this section is to prepare appraisal maps, agenda maps and procure survey products to assist in land acquisition and land disposition. This section contracts with private survey firms to provide surveying services. Other functions include reviewing surveys, sketches and legal descriptions, as well as calculating areas and preparing maps for upland easements affecting state lands, submerged land leases, upland leases and regulatory conservation easements.
Public Land Surveys
• Provide administrative services for Florida Public Land Survey Restoration and Perpetuation Act
• Provide survey and mapping data on Land Boundary Information System (LABINS.org) through contract with FREAC (Florida Resources and Environmental Analysis Center), the online repository for the records
• Supervise and assist in the densification of geodetic control used in the development of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by state and local agencies for managing and maintaining infrastructure
• Provide aid and materials to the surveying and mapping community to enhance the restoration, rehabilitation and reconstruction of public land survey corners
For Geodetic Section Functions:
This position is responsible for leading a survey crew for the Bureau of Survey and Mapping under the leadership of the Professional Land Surveyor II-SES. Operates several different types of automatic levels that can measure electronically coded staffs as well as optically to conventional staffs for establishing first order and second-order geodetic levels in accordance with the National Geodetic Survey specifications.
Coordinates the construction of permanent poured-in-place concrete monuments and the installation of stainless-steel rods driven to refusal that meet standards set by the National Geodetic Survey
Performs mathematical computations necessary to check geodetic level data.
Analyzes collected differential level data to determine if it meets standards and specifications as set forth by the National Geodetic Survey.
Confers with Professional Land Surveyors and others to discuss existing and potential level projects.
Analyzes survey maps, aerial photography, and other topographical or geodetic data to plan projects.
Coordinates the collection of global positioning system (GPS) data. This requires setting up and operating GPS receivers.
Coordinates the writing of descriptions on how to reach vertical or horizontal control marks that are submitted to the federal government for publication. Draw field notes, and sketches to represent the work at each site. Uses the Windesc program to insert descriptions of the tide station and tidal benchmarks to create a desc file.
L eads field crew to collect site photos according to National Geodetic Survey standard for submittal packages to the federal government.
Assists in the installation and maintenance of tide gauges for the purpose of establishing tidal datums.
Operates land and waterborne vehicles.
For Acquisition Survey Section Functions:
Uses ArcGIS software, AutoCAD software and other graphics design software to create various types of maps and drawings to support the agency’s land acquisition and land management survey programs. Logs map creation and revisions into readme word document for reference. Review and interprets legal descriptions for land acquisition and land management projects. This includes evaluation of mathematical closures, acreage computations, and evaluation and adjustments of survey data.
Prepares appraisal maps, agenda maps and other survey and map products to support the land acquisition and land management functions of the Bureau. Performs appropriate map revisions when necessary.
Researches and analyzes engineering reports, hydrographic studies, and other scientific and survey data necessary to identify sovereignty submerged lands and boundaries for acquisition and management surveys.
Reviews land acquisition and land management surveys, deeds, and title insurance commitments to ensure compliance with Bureau and Division requirements.
Research and verify existing documentation for land acquisition and land management projects.
Performs related work as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles, and techniques of surveying file geodatabases; ArcGIS Online; Geoprocessing; acreage calculation in ArcGIS; Coordinate Geometry Programs to plot surveys. Knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, AutoCAD. Skilled in operating a personal computer. Ability to review surveys to meet surveying and mapping standards. Ability to interpret surveying data. Ability to solve problems relating to surveying. Ability to perform technical surveying tasks. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to demonstrate teamwork. Knowledge of engineering practices and procedures. Job may require use of surveying tools, equipment and/or instruments.
Other Requirements:
Valid Driver’s License.
Travel.
Vendor/Invoice Warrant Processing responsibility, Section 215.422 F.S.
Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:
Obtain within one year of appointment and maintain a Florida Certified Contract Manager certification, Subsection 287.057(15), FS.
Pay:
$44,060.11
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 - 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. 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 );
+ Tuition waivers;
+ Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)
+ And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
Special Notes:
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:
HR_Recruitment@ FloridaDEP.gov
An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
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.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee
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