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<p class="MsoNormal">See below for an announcement for an entry-level position in the air monitoring section at Florida DEP.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<h1><span style="font-size:17.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Job Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011396<o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Requisition No: 114482 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Agency: Environmental Protection<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011396<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Position Number: 37011396 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Salary: $35,900.00 - $39,900.00 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2020 <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Division of Air Resource Management</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" style="text-align:center"><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Office of Air Monitoring</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">This is an entry-level environmental specialist position in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM) that reports directly to the Program Administrator of the Office of Air
Monitoring (OAM). The OAM and our local program partners 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 emissions 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.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <strong><u><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">Job Duties and Responsibilities:</span></u></strong></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">This position is primarily responsible for providing support to DARM related air monitoring activities, including developing and revising various types of air monitoring quality assurance
user documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical notes, how-to guides, references, manuals, forms and instructions; reviewing and making technical environmental evaluations and recommendations concerning the collection, analysis
and reporting of ambient air quality data; and gaining knowledge of air monitoring field operations, and air monitoring equipment operation, maintenance and repair. This position requires being a respectful team member, displaying a cooperative attitude,
and achieving goals identified in the Division’s Business Plan.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <u>Documentation Support</u>: Provides support in the preparation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and forms used in the ambient monitoring and quality assurance program areas.
Reviews, modifies, and distributes SOPs, forms and quality assurance documentation to comply with environmental standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <u>Data Verification and Audit Response Support</u>: Participates in Level 1 data reviews. Monitors and reviews statewide trends in ambient air monitoring data and site and equipment
operating parameters. Collates information from performance audits and site reviews. Assists with records management and reviews for technical systems audits and corrective actions.
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<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <u>Data Validation Support</u>: Participates in the review of data packets and the review of quarterly AQS Reports. Assists in the compilation and tracking of concerns and issues
identified in the Monthly Review of Data Validation Reports, and as needed during the Data Validation quality assurance (QA) review process.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <u>Meeting and Training Support</u>: Records, distributes, and archives meeting, training notes and supporting materials. Develops training support materials (presentations, videos,
etc.) for program training events. Participates in program related training events.
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> <u>Operations and Maintenance Support</u>: Gains knowledge of air monitoring equipment operations, maintenance and repair.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"> Performs other duties as required by the Administrator or designee.</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><u><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</span></u></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Minimum Qualifications:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to operate a vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Skilled in using personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite (e-mail correspondence, word processing, worksheets, etc.)</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Skilled in performing basic math calculations</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Essentials Qualifications:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Skilled in database programs and records maintenance<em><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif">
</span></em></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to prepare technical reports</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to work independently</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to contribute to the success of the organization</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to travel</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member, in the performance of job duties</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Preferred Qualifications:</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of the capabilities of the various State and Local air monitoring programs</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and State of Florida Administrative Codes as they apply to the quality assurance for ambient air monitoring </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Skilled in preparing detailed technical documentation
</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Exceptional verbal and written skills</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Experience interpreting and applying environmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures </span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">NOTE: Salary will be commensurate based on the applicant’s qualifications and/or work experience</span></strong><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">CONTACT INFORMATION FOR QUESTIONS:</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">Sandra Veazey @850-717-9042 or
<a href="javascript:void(0);"><span style="color:black">Sandra.Veazey@dep.state.fl.us</span></a></span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:72;color:black">The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking
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