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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-I-37011524-FL-32399/525916100/">https://jobs.myflorida.com/job/TALLAHASSEE-ENVIRONMENTAL-SPECIALIST-I-37011524-FL-32399/525916100/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span style="font-size:18.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#003466;text-transform:uppercase">ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011524<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Date: Dec 19, 2018
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black">Location:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:black"> TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Requisition No: 50622 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Agency: Environmental Protection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011524<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Position Number: 37011524 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Salary: $33,000 - $41,000 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2019 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Division of Air Resource Management<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Office of Air Monitoring<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">This is a professional environmental position in the Office of Air Monitoring (OAM) in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM). The OAM and our local programs collect accurate real-time
measurements of ambient level pollutants at over 200 monitors located throughout the state of Florida. The data generated is used to define the nature and severity of pollution in Florida; determine which areas of Florida are in attainment; identify pollution
trends in the state; support air quality forecasting; and develop air models and emission inventories. The program encompasses operation of the sampling and monitoring network, laboratory analysis of air samples, and quality assurance activities to ensure
the quality of the data collected and disseminated by DARM and our local program partners. In addition, technical assistance is provided to local programs and others active in air quality monitoring.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">This position is primarily responsible for providing support in database maintenance and management; statewide data uploads to the Air Quality System (AQS), the USEPA air monitoring data
repository; certification of statewide air monitoring data; and reviewing and making technical evaluations and recommendations concerning ambient air quality data. The incumbent must be able to manage and manipulate large quantities of data, identify and
interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets; and provide support in the development and maintenance of technical documentation. The incumbent will participate in statewide systems audits, provide operational support in the Division’s laboratories, and
provide support in the development of Quality Assurance documentation and annual plans. This position requires being a team player, displaying a cooperative attitude, and supporting the goals in the Division’s Business Plan.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Duties and Responsibilities:</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Air Monitoring Database Systems Support</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">: Provides support for database maintenance and management
and the upload of ambient air monitoring data to the Division and USEPA air monitoring database systems. Submits quality assured ambient air monitoring data to the USEPA air monitoring repository – Air Quality System (AQS).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Annual Data Certification</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">: Performs a review of the air quality data and quality assurance data
for completeness and validity. Performs reviews quarterly to take appropriate actions well in advance of the certification deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Data Evaluations/Audits</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">: Conducts periodic data reviews or audits to ensure that data has been collected,
analyzed, and handled in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and established air monitoring policies and procedures to ensure consistency throughout the statewide program.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Documentation Support</span></u><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">: Provides support in the technical reviews of Quality Assurance (QA) documentation
and standard operating procedures (SOPs) used in the ambient monitoring, and quality assurance areas. Reviews and modifies quality assurance documentation to comply with changes to environmental standards, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provides support
during the development of the Annual Air Monitoring Network Plan and Five-Year Network Assessment to ensure USEPA requirements are included.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor or Program Administrator.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: </span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Essential</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Bachelor’s Degree with a major in one of the physical or natural science fields, meteorology or engineering. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Knowledge of environmental and scientific concepts, terminology and principles<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Knowledge of physical and natural sciences<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Skilled in and ability to use a personal computer, the Internet and the Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., word processing, worksheets, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Skilled in performing basic math calculations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Skilled in understanding, interpreting and applying rules and regulations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Skilled in evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific and technical data<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Skilled in problem solving and preparing technical reports and documents<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to prepare technical reports<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to work independently, be organized and detail oriented<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to manage multiple priorities, organize others to deliver documentation in a timely manner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people from a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to contribute to the success of the organization<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to be a conscientious and respectful team member<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to travel<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Preferred</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Masters’ degree in meteorology or a natural science field<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Exceptional verbal and written skills<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Experience or knowledge of state and federal air monitoring operations and regulations<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Experience interpreting and applying environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Experience in the management and manipulation of large scientific datasets<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Experience with environmental database management systems<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">Skilled in preparing detailed technical documentation and standard operating procedures<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070">NOTE: Salary will be commensurate based on the applicant's qualifications and/or work experience.</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#707070"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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