ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - Florida State Jobs : Job Details

This is an Engineering Specialist III position in the air pollution control and solid waste management programs. Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Specialist Supervisor III-SES. Responsible for processing permit application and compliance monitoring of federal Air program, state and local pollution control regulations for both air pollution and solid waste facilities. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security, Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DAR). May enters and updates information in Environmental Health (EH) Database including inspections, permits, and customer and billing information. May view, update, and release information as needed.

Performs comprehensive field inspection of stationary sources to ensure compliance with the permit conditions and the standard operating agreement (SOA) with the Florida Department of the Environmental Protection (FDEP). Inspection includes detailed engineering evaluation of all emission units, air pollution control devices and their control parameters, continuous emission monitoring systems and their calibration, and required record keeping. Specific sources assigned to this position are major stationary sources covered by Title V of the Clean Air Act. Witnesses source testing of criteria and hazardous air pollutants to ensure compliance testing is done in accordance with the established protocol.

Processes permit applications and prepares permits for air pollution stationary sources in accordance with the applicable regulations and established policies with the SOA and FDEP. Determines testing, monitoring and reporting requirements and incorporates them into permit conditions. Input permit data into the FDEP databases.

Prepares detailed reports of source inspection; reviews stack test and other compliance reports and enters or uploads such reports to FDEP database. Prepares case referrals when facilities are not in compliance with the permit conditions and the Department's rules and regulations; Assists in enforcement. Reviews periodic facility compliance reports including but not limited to stack/RATA/VE compliance tests, quarterly/semiannual/annual compliance reports, annual statements of compliance, and annual operating reports, and enters these reports into the FDEP databases.

Conducts compliance monitoring of solid waste facilities in accordance with the Solid Waste Program Specific Operating Agreement with the FDEP. Performs field inspections to ensure compliance with permit conditions and regulations. Prepares detailed inspection reports, case referrals in cases of non-compliance and enters required information into FDEP's solid waste databases. Processes and prepares permit applications for solid waste facilities in accordance with applicable regulations and established policies. Reviews and enters into appropriate databases periodic compliance reports submitted by regulated facilities including but not limited to groundwater monitoring reports, operating reports, and financial assurance cost estimates.

Investigate air pollution and solid waste complaints in accordance with established policies and procedures. Ensures all complaints are resolved or referred as per the Department procedures.

Participates in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork. Attends workshops and training sessions. Attends meetings with other agencies, business entities and public as required.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area Knowledge of County, State, Federal environmental rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to write concise and effective reports and permits.
• Ability to use computers

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering and two years of experience as an engineer; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of engineering and one year of experience as an engineer. Or College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for up to three of the required seven years of technical level experience, provided such education includes four courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, the physical or natural sciences or an area of engineering. Per F.S. 403 and 381.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• A Valid Driver's License.
• Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40.

Where You Will Work: 800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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 Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-###-####). 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. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives