Environmental Specialist Ii - Largo, United States - The State of Florida
Description
Requisition No: 826363Agency:
Department of Health
Working Title:
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary:
$1,729.89 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2024
Total Compensation Estimator Tool**Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and
community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the
Healthiest State in the Nation.
Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values _of _
_I__nnovation, _
_C__ollaboration, _
_A__ccountability, _
_R__esponsiveness_ and _Excellence_ in all aspects of their work.
Your specific responsibilities:
This position manages the performance of contamination assessment and remedial action activities by qualified cleanup contractors for state-funded petroleum cleanup projects.
Reviews site cleanup files and historic activities and expenditures, request proposals for site-specific scopes of work, reviews contractor proposals for technical and administrative adequacy and conformance with applicable statutes, Department rules, procedures and guidance.
Consults with the section's licensed professionals, negotiates all elements with contractors and prepares task assignments and purchase orders for necessary work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Performs on-site inspections, reviews contractor deliverables and technical reports, assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work and prepares change orders as required.
Coordinates with the section's licensed professionals on necessary technical comments and approvals for all deliverables and prepares and sends correspondence.
Reviews, processes and approves contractor invoices for completed work.Indexes and/or inserts into the OCULUS electronic site file all site-specific correspondence generated or received, including required quality assurance verification.
Monitors the progress of the site assessment and rehabilitation activities occurring at site and the contractor's efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost-effective and timely manner.
Assists the team Manager and Administrator with special projects and other duties as needed.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge/familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of costs associated therewith.
- Knowledge of contamination assessment and remediation. Knowledge and ability to use My Florida Market Place (MFMP).
- Skill in using personal computers for word processing and/or data analysis.
- Ability to conduct site inspections.
- Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate complex work assignments.
- Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
- Ability to evaluate costs associated with cost proposals.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences.
- A valid driver's license or the ability to attain a driver's license within thirty days of employment.
- 3 years of related professional experience.
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:
Mid County center Department of Health in Pinellas county:
8751 Ulmerton Road, Largo, FL 33771
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 fe
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