Job Description

Requisition No: 872205

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37020498

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020498

Salary: $46,577.64

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2026

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

This position is located in Pensacola, FL

and Responsibilities:

This is entry level engineering work performing technical assignments in environmental engineering. The employee in this position will be responsible for investigating and evaluating low to mid-complex problems that may affect the environment across multiple program areas with an emphasis on air resource management.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct detailed engineering reviews of permit applications and/or technical report documents for conformance to Florida Administrative Code, Federal CFRs, and other technical documents such as AP42 (EPA Source Emission Factors).
• Review permit applications for compliance with applicable requirements and source impact on air quality criteria, using information supplied through application documents, inspection reports, operating reports, and personal inspections as necessary.
• Prepare air operation, construction, and Title V permits; exemptions; any related documents in a manner that is technically correct, clear, concise, and consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures.
• Perform engineering reviews of process equipment design and calculations to assure control effectiveness and compliance with applicable state and federal emission requirements.
• Complete projects independently and within timeframes specified by Department rules, guidance, and procedures.
• Evaluate comments on public notices and represent the Department in meetings with permit applicants and public hearings as needed.
• Input data into the Air Resources Management System (ARMS) and documents into Oculus accurately and within required timeframes.
• Perform field inspections to ensure site acceptability for proposed construction associated with new permit applications, to determine the adequacy of facility design and operation, and to ensure the appropriateness and adequacy of permit conditions.
• Work toward accomplishing program goals, objectives, key performance indicators and metrics as required.
• Coordinate with staff in the compliance assurance program regarding air permitting and compliance activities.
• Participate in multi-program cross-training activities.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
2. Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings
3. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
4. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
5. Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
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.

Minimum Qualifications:

9. • Valid Driver License
   • Ability to travel, including some overnight.
   • At least 4 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 4 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.

Pay:
Annual salary - $46,577.64

Our Organization and MissionThe 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:
The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in Pensacola located downtown at 160 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL., 32502.

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
• And more!

For a more 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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.

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 clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.