OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37960022

Job Description:

Requisition No: 848298

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37960022

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37960022

Salary: Salary: $25.00/HR (up to 29HRS/week)

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2025

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OPS EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37960022

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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:

This OPS Environmental Specialist II position performs project management under the Waste Cleanup Program’s Brownfields and CERCLA Site Screening Section for assessment and cleanup of contaminated sites. This is an OPS position that requires a maximum of 29 hours per week and is not eligible for benefits.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position will work to ensure that FDEP is meeting Cooperative Agreement commitments, coordinating with EPA, FDEP District offices, contractors, and a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:

Salary: $25.00 per hour (This is a Part-Time position @ 29 hours per week)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. This position serves as a project manager for the Brownfields Redevelopment Program (Brownfields) & Comprehensive Environmental Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) Site Screening Section of the Department’s Waste Cleanup Program, responsible for a variety of technical and administrative assignments including, but not limited to:

- Project management and oversight of select subcontractors working on grant sites in various stages of assessment and/or remediation including the preparation, development, and negotiation of contracts/task assignments, requests for proposals, change orders and invoice review, approval, and processing.

- Responsible for communicating and coordinating task assignments and ensuring that resulting products are accurate, timely and meet the needs and criteria of the cooperative agreement between the Department and EPA, and that all environmental work is conducted in accordance with the Department’s rules and regulations.

- Internal and external training and outreach.

- Provide assistance, with federal grant initiatives and funding requests.

- Participate in reviews, negotiations and executions of brownfield site rehabilitation agreements to ensure agreements comply with program objectives.

- Participate in reviews of Voluntary Cleanup Tax Credit Applications.

- Assist with section-specific projects such as electronic document management.

- Performs related work as assigned by the supervisor.

This position reports directly to the Environmental Manager of the Brownfields and CERCLA Site Screening Section.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.
• Knowledge of site assessment techniques and methods, including monitoring well construction and sampling, especially for hazardous waste sites.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations regarding contracts and grants and skilled in contract and/or grant management.
• Skilled in Project Management.
• Ability to use a personal computer for word processing and other applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and apply appropriate rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to prepare and evaluate comprehensive technical documents, including analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal with people in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to effectively communication and collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs and accurately track and report financial expenditures.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

• A valid driver’s license.

Contact Information:

Scott Sweeney – Environmental Manager

Email: scott.l.sweeney@FloridaDEP.gov

Phone: (850) 245-8958

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_ER@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.