ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 64028970

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Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Engineering Specialist III position in the Water and Wastewater Section in the Environmental Public Health Program. Work is performed under the Environmental Supervisor II - SES. This position serves as the lead inspector for the county-wide Limited Use System (LUS), Public Water Systems (PWS), and Wastewater Treatment Facilities for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and Florida Department of Health (FDOH). Exercise theoretical and practical knowledge of scientific and engineering principles in the water and wastewater fields.  Perform inspections and monitoring community drinking water treatment facilities (CW) and Limited Use Systems (LU), Wastewater Treatment plants and lift stations. Interpret laboratory data; review Consumer Confidence Reports, Cross-Connection Reports and Plans. Provide technical assistance to water provider, and ensures compliance with federal, state, local rules and regulations and updating FDEP and Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Databases.  This position requires to exercise knowledge of drinking water treatment techniques, sampling, laboratory analyses, and understanding of related Florida statutes and rules.  This position will investigate complaints and assist with investigations associates with LUS, PWS and Wastewater Treatment Facilities. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skills in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position has regulatory responsibilities as defined in DOHP 30-2-11 (Code of Ethics).

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures.  Has access to the Environmental Health (EH) database; Input and updates information in EH database including inspections, permits, customer and billing information. May view, update and release information as needed.

Lead inspector of Limited Use Systems (LUS) Program responsible for coordinating, scheduling, performing inspections, compiling technical reports, and providing technical assistance to small water providers.  

Lead inspector of Clean Water Act Program responsible for verifying compliance with federal, state, and local wastewater treatment plants regulations.  Performs inspections of wastewater collection, transmission, treatment facilities, coordinates and participates in related compliance/enforcement activities by evaluating activities involving inspections, monitoring/reporting, compliance review and remedial action by enforcement.  Maintains and updates records and files.  Input data and uploads reports into FDEP databases.  Reviews monthly operating reports of wastewater treatment plants to ensure compliance with permit specific conditions. Interacts with permitting and enforcement staff to ensure compliance and enforcement are achieved. Provides information and technical assistance to plant operators, permittees, general public, government officials, and agency staff regarding federal, state and county rules and regulations.

Lead inspector performing sanitary surveys of public and limited use water treatment systems for compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations.  Uses field instruments to collect bacteriological and chemical samples and reviews the results. Reviews monthly operating report data for drinking water systems; input data into database, and maintains Drinking Water program files.

Conducts initial and follow-up inspections on privately owned lift stations, as needed.  Performs annual inspections and prepares and submits inspection reports. Tracks inspection activities to ensure compliance.

Conducts investigations relative to sewage collection/transmission systems, wastewater treatment systems, and disposal of residuals, and other assigned facilities.  Responds to emergencies and citizen complaints; evaluates conditions causing a health threat and recommends precautions to be taken by public.  Coordinates actions with other sections and/or agencies. Prepares and submits inspection reports, compliance assurance letters, final notices and enforcement case reports. Makes recommendations on compliance/enforcement actions. Collects samples as needed.

Conducts joint environmental assessments of facilities with suspected/confirmed cases of legionellosis.

Participate in the standard activities: Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork. Attends training courses, workshops and program meetings as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; prepare technical reports
• Ability to use computers
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes
• Ability to work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to document soil borings in accordance with USDA
• Ability to measure and calculate drain field evaluations and size

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): 

-A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in an area of engineering and one year of experience as an engineer; or

-A master's degree from an accredited college or university in an area of engineering. Or

-College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for up to three of the required six years of technical level experience, provided such education includes four courses in drafting, mathematics, electronics, the physical or natural sciences or an area of engineering.

-Standards Certification which includes minimum standards of education, training or experience per Chapter 381 F.S.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position.
• Position requires to work outdoors for extended periods of time.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  (B) Total hours in workweek 40  (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I  nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL  33401

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, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.