Professional Geologist II - 37020172 | Tallahassee, FL

of Environmental Protection Division of Waste Management 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do: This position is necessary to provide technical support for the Districts, review report submittals and participate in monthly training sessions. These duties are an important aspect of ensuring that contaminated sites are remediated appropriately and ensuring consistency agency wide. This

position is an in-person position located within the Division of Waste Management at the Tallahassee Department of Environmental Protection. The Difference You Will Make: 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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 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: Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol 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. 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. 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 ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www. mybenefits.. Pay: Annual Salary: $58,000.00 -$66,000.00 (commensurate with experience) Your Specific Responsibilities: This is a highly technical and professional position in the Division of Waste Management.

The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support in the implementation of statewide programs for the backssment and remediation of contamination sites. The position requires knowledge and experience in geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, site backssment, cleanup and closure, human health and ecological risk backssments, and DEP rules and procedures. The position involves the following activities: Reviews and evaluates technical documents submitted in support of contaminated site cleanup including site backssments, feasibility studies, human health and ecological risk backssments and conceptual remedial action plans and reports for all types of contaminated sites.

Prepares written response comments. Assists with guidance and support in evaluation and development of risk backssments including both human health and ecological risk. This includes monitoring developments in the science of risk backssment and evaluating possible effects to department rules, procedures and guidance. Acts proactively to recommend or implement updates to rules, policies and guidance as needed. Assists with writing and updating risk backssment guidance provided to consultants and the public outlining FDEP requirements for risk backssment.

Advise consultants performing risk backssments. Serve as district liaison for responsible party cleanup sites. The district liaisons work with each of the regulatory districts to review site progress, make recommendations for improving the speed of the cleanup and closure, check for consistency in site management decisions among the districts and assist with the verification of accurate and up-to-date data in the COMET database using established reports and metrics. Provide technical assistance to other DEP staff, consultants, local program staff and the public regarding implementation of Chapter 62-780, F.

A. C, Contaminated Site Cleanup Criteria Rule, in regard to backssment and risk management options, and the application of Risk Based Corrective Action Principles. This assistance may include telephone consultations, presentations at technical meetings, small group training, oversight of field activities and development of guidance materials. Assists in clean up rule development, including serving as rule manager as required. Collates and organizes recommendations for rule changes.

Assists with rule text development. Assists and responds to the public, agency officials, local government personnel, and consultants regarding inquiries and technical assistance concerning contaminated site cleanup. Coordinates, assists and edits any outreach or compliance assistance initiatives within the Division as assigned. Performs other related duties as required and attends meetings at the request of supervisor. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of contaminated site cleanup techniques and methods, including risk based corrective action and Chapter 62-780, Florida.

Administrative Code. Skill in use of computers and software including MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows Operating System. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people from a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds. Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents. Knowledge of human health risk backssment evaluation and procedures Knowledge of ecological risk backssment evaluation and procedures Ability to manage projects and major programs. Ability to organize a complex workload and independently complete assigned tasks.

Skill in problem solving and effective use of available resources. Ability to work independently without close supervision. Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater. Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner. Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner. Ability to communicate or present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear, understandable manner. Required or Preferred Qualifications: Must be a Florida Licensed Professional Geologist (Chapter 492 F.

S. ) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences; and one year of verifiable post-registration work experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of five years. Other Job Related Requirements for this position: Valid Driver License. Travel is required. Contact Information: Leah Smith, Program Manager District Support Program Email: Phone Number: 850-245-xyz X DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce.

We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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: The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 -xyz X).

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.