ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37020498

Requisition No: 850761 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST I - 37020498

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020498 

Salary:  $45,577.56 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2025 

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

 

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.
 

The Work You Will Do:
This is engineering work performing technical assignments in environmental engineering performing technical reviews of low to mid-complex permit applications related to Air Resource Management Division to ensure 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.
 

The Difference You Will Make:
Your role as an Engineering Specialist is critical to fulfilling our district’s mission of creating strong community partnerships and safeguarding Florida’s natural resources.
 

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:
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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
 

Pay:
Annual salary - $45,577.56
 

Your Specific Responsibilities:
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; and 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 d