Requisition No: 871660
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 37001695
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37001695
Salary: $47,500.00 to $57,500.00 (starting compensation commensurate with education and work experience)
Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2026
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Engineering Specialist III: 37001695
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Coastal Engineering and Geology Program
OPEN COMPETITIVE
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
and Responsibilities:
This engineering specialist position requires a working knowledge of coastal engineering fundamentals, mechanisms of coastal littoral sediment transport and ocean inlet hydrodynamics. This position’s primary responsibility is to conduct technical reviews of beach and inlet management projects, and other coastal construction activities. This position provides technical support for planning, funding, permitting, and monitoring of beach and inlet management projects, as well as assisting in the development of policy and procedures. This position requires effective communication and coordination with staff, permit applicants, local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and other departmental entities in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the beaches and coastal systems of Florida.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
Conducts technical reviews of coastal monitoring data, littoral sediment transport processes, volumetric and shoreline change analysis, presented in reports and feasibility studies of beach and inlet management activities. Provides written comments to the permit or project manager. Participate in meetings as necessary with designated staff to discuss projects and to coordinate completion of technical reviews. Represents the CEG staff in meetings with permit applicants, at public meetings, and at Department and interagency discussions related to projects and policy issues.
Assists with the development of guidelines for the review of coastal science information and the criteria for compliance with statutes, rules and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources.
Assists with studies of coastal geologic and littoral sediment transport processes in collaboration with the ORCP staff and contractors and prepares reports with recommendations for long-term regional beach or inlet management strategies.
Conducts on-site inspections to evaluate beach-dune conditions, beach sediment characteristics and permit compliance of beach and inlet management projects and other coastal construction activities.
Conducts post-storm impact assessments to evaluate the effects of major storm events on coastal construction and beach and dune resources. Assists in the preparation of post-storm reports and recovery plans.
Develops and maintains knowledge, skills and abilities in coastal engineering fundamentals; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Pay:
$ 47,500.00 to $57,500.00 (starting compensation commensurate with education and work experience)
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 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:
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital 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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
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:
For a 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 for answers to questions through the following email addresses:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
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.
Contact Information:
Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Richard.Sanborn@FloridaDep.gov
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.
Join Florida’s talented workforce to fulfill your professional goals and achieve a meaningful career. Our talented public servants work hard to serve more than 19 million residents across Florida, and you, too, can realize success in the Sunshine State.
Working in Florida’s state government means being responsive to the issues impacting the taxpayers of our state. Florida’s state government boasts both fast-paced work environments in which critical thinking and creative problem-solving are a must as well as steady employment opportunities that prize consistent service to our state’s residents. In some positions, state employment means being able to influence policy decisions and help implement change. In others, state employment means being the reliable resource that our taxpayers have come to expect from Florida’s public servants. All positions offer the ability to gain valuable experience quickly, improving your overall skillset. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.
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