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<p class="MsoNormal">Opening in the air monitoring group at Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee. Closes February 29.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Department of Environmental Protection
</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Division of Air Resource Management, Office of Air Monitoring</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ADVERTISEMENT – OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected to be aware of and abide by the Department's standards of conduct, as well as rules, directives, policies, and procedures
applicable to the position. This is a technical position within the Data Quality Section of the Division of Air Resource Management’s Office of Air Monitoring. This position is responsible for participating in statewide systems and performance audits, and
supporting data evaluation and data submittal efforts. The incumbent is responsible for reviewing and making technical engineering evaluations and recommendations concerning the collection and analysis of ambient air quality data, performing calibrations and
certifications of statewide air monitoring equipment, creating and revising Standard Operating Procedures, and assisting in providing qualified ambient air data to the federal repository. This position requires being a respectful team member and displaying
a cooperative attitude.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Perform appropriate quality assurance (QA) methods to validate and verify ambient air monitoring data for regulatory determinations.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conduct periodic internal and external reviews or audits to ensure that air monitoring equipment and procedures adhere to applicable federal and state regulations and established air monitoring
policies and procedures.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Prepare detailed written reports on audit and laboratory findings consistent with applicable regulations, policies, procedures and quality assurance protocols. Document any existing and potential
environmental compliance problems or management system deficiencies and make recommendations as to their correction.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conduct standards laboratory calibrations and certifications in adherence to applicable federal and state regulations and established air monitoring policies and procedures.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Conduct technical reviews of standard operating procedures used in the ambient monitoring, quality assurance and auditing areas. Review or modify policies or operating guidelines to comply with
changes to environmental standards or regulations.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Perform other duties as directed by the Administrator.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Essential - </span>
</b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Have a bachelor's degree with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of environmental and scientific concepts</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skilled in using a personal computer</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skilled in performing basic math calculations</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skilled in problem solving</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skilled in preparing technical reports and documentation</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to apply rules and regulations</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects and meet established schedules and deadlines</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to communicate both orally and in writing</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to work independently</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to travel</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Preferred</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> –</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Graduate degree in one of the physical or natural sciences</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Engineering</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">One or more years of related professional experience</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Skilled in quantitative analysis of large data sets</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Experience interpreting and applying environmental rules, regulations, policy and procedures</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Knowledge of the Clean Air Act and air pollution regulation</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUESTIONS</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Cadedra Hodge @<a href="tel:850-717-9014" target="_blank">850-717-9014</a> or
<a href="mailto:Cadedra.Hodge@dep.state.fl.us" target="_blank">Cadedra.Hodge@dep.state.fl.us</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sandra Veazey @<a href="tel:850-717-9042" target="_blank">850-717-9042</a> or
<a href="mailto:Sandra.Veazey@dep.state.fl.us" target="_blank">Sandra.Veazey@dep.state.fl.us</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><u><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Position location:</span></u></b><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Bob Martinez Center’s,
Jerry Edward Brooks Environmental Laboratory, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">To apply, please submit a completed State of Florida employment application through the People First system.
</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Salary Range: $38,000.00 - $45,000.00</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOTE: Salary will be commensurate based on the applicant's qualifications and/or work experience.</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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
<a href="tel:%281-877-562-7287" target="_blank">(1-877-562-7287</a>). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans'
Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation
is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click
<a href="http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545" target="_blank">
here</a>. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at
<a href="tel:1-888-403-2110" target="_blank">1-888-403-2110</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Sound Interesting? <a href="http://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?erjob=865939&eresc=ERNOTIFY" target="_blank">
Click here</a> to find submission information about this job.<o:p></o:p></p>
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