ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II

Requisition No: 878642

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37011260

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011260

Salary: $49,667.64

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2026

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Engineering Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District

This position is located in Pensacola, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate engineering position responsible for reviewing permit applications within the Water Permitting program for Domestic and Industrial Wastewater, Potable Water and/or ERP Stormwater under moderate supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities included:

• Provide engineering reviews of various permit application types related to the permitting and regulation of potable water systems, domestic and industrial wastewater facilities and/or stormwater systems.
• Review engineering reports, design specifications and available data to determine compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Provide technical review feedback to permit applicants and their consultants which may include governmental officials, professional engineers, contractors and/or developers on their proposed plans to ensure adherence to DEP procedures, regulations and Florida Statutes.
• Prepare applicable permitting document drafts for review.
• Conduct on-site inspections to verify information submitted with applications for permits for new, existing, and modified facilities.
• Coordinate agency actions to assure compliance with applicable Federal and State regulations.
• Coordinate with and provide permitting expertise to the Compliance Assurance Program to ensure that violations of rules, codes, and permit conditions are dealt with in an expeditious manner consistent with State and Federal guidelines for such violations.
• Utilize and manage department databases for permitting and compliance data management and the GIS computer mapping and data integration system.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of ERP Stormwater, Domestic and Industrial Wastewater, and/or Potable Water information at Department seminars and public environmental group meetings.

1. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
2. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
3. Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
4. Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
5. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
6. Ability to serve the public, DEP's stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
9. Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
10. Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
11. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
12. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
13. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.

1. • Valid Driver License
   • Ability to travel, including some overnight.
   • At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
   • Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

• 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;
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