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ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020921

Date: Sep 29, 2025

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Requisition No: 861977

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37020921

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020921

Salary: $49,668 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2025

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Engineering Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Permitting

This position is located in Jacksonville, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a professional engineering position in the Permitting Program responsible for wastewater and/or drinking water permitting activities.

+ Review and evaluate permit applications and engineering plans for conformance to state and federal rules and regulations.

+ Produce permits and/or documents and request for additional information (when required) that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and Department guidance and procedures. Perform site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations.

+ Write permits and requests for additional information (when required) within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance, procedures, and District goals.

+ Work towards achieving Business Plan goals.

+ Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the Department's databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures.

+ Provide technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program.

+ Assist with mentoring new and/or lower-level staff on application reviews and field activities and conduct peer reviews.

+ Provide regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other Department programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.

+ Participates in multi-program cross-training activities.

+ Performs other duties as required by management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of engineering.

+ Knowledge of applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.

+ Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret engineering calculations, plans and designs.

+ Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to prepare technical reports.

+ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.

+ Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.

+ Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs.

+ Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the District Performance Standards document.

+ Skills in producing quality work with little oversight and rework.

+ Experience with process review and efficiency implementation through use of continuous improvement strategies.

+ Experience with wastewater and/or potable water regulatory programs.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from anapproved agency (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml) must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

+ Valid Driver’s License

+ Travel

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.

Pay:

$49,668 Annually

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:

Jacksonville is the most populous city proper in the U.S. state of Florida, located on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida.

Jacksonville boasts the largest urban park system in the nation. 80,000 acres of parks, including 405 City Parks, 7 State Parks, 2 National Park sites and an Arboretum.

Jacksonville is home to 1,100 miles of shoreline, more than any other city in the state, not to mention 22 miles of white-sandy beaches!

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:

[email protected]

[email protected]

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:

JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256

Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville