ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011292

Position Overview and Responsibilities

This position conducts inspections at assigned large or complicated facilities, as defined by the specific program, pursuant applicable Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code and/or reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to State and Federal rules and regulations. Writes reports on outcome to inspections as required.

• Reviews and makes recommendations on reports, scientific, technical or legal documents.
• Provides compliance/technical assistance as needed and/or Regulatory assistance to permittee, company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs, other interested parties and ES-I and ES-II staff. This includes direct involvement on training of ES-I and ES-II staff.
• Recommends enforcement actions as appropriate. Drafts complex enforcement documents and coordinates and leads enforcement meetings.
• Keeps applicable databases and Oculus updated as required for facilities/projects assigned.
• Provides outreach and/or compliance assistance to large or complicated facilities as needed.
• Participates, develops and leads cross-training activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May volunteer to snorkel; must have prior approval and meet snorkeling validation requirements in accordance with the DEP Underwater Operations Manual.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program and department goals.
• Ability to employ critical thinking to solve problems and improve procedures.
• Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
• Skill in working with the public and providing excellent customer service by using active listening skills, conflict resolution skills, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in coordinating the training of co-workers.

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 an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Maintain a valid Driver License
• Required to travel