ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37001047 Date: Aug 19, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 859146 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST II - 37001047 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37001047 Salary: $47,350-$55,450 Posting Closing Date: 09/01/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Engineering Specialist II37001047 State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Tallahassee, FL Position Overview and Responsibilities: This is an intermediate engineering position performing professional work and specialized technical tasks under limited supervision in the Oil and Gas Program regulated under Chapter 377, Part I, Florida Statutes, and as set forth in Chapters 62C-25 through 30, Florida Administration Code. These regulations address the environmental, compliance, and safety aspects of Oil and Gas operations and require a wide range of disciplines and specialties including the physical and natural sciences and engineering. The incumbent’s duties and responsibilities are described as follows: + Maintain oil and gas well and geophysical databases and maps. Update, backup, debug and improve program’s databases and/or GIS data and maps. Prepare and distribute reports as needed. + Fulfill information requests, develop and review technical documents, maintain the section's file system, and fill in for the section's field office staff as necessary. + Review geophysical permit applications for compliance with statues and rules. Process the applications for final agency action under the direction of the supervisor. Assist other staff with reviewing and processing of other types of applications. Maintain detailed and accurate records of regulated geophysical field activities. Perform final site inspections for each supervised geophysical work project. Document records of observer field logs and recommendations for appropriate follow-up actions including processing of surety releases. + Coordinate with DEP/DWRM webmaster on design and update of posted Oil & Gas Section information. Serve as Oil & Gas Section production data manager. Compile monthly reports from operators, input data, generate and post-production reports on the website for consumption by industry, governmental agencies, and the general public. + Assist with review of drilling and plugging plans, and other technical documents as needed. + Maintain and improve technical expertise through reading professional journals, participation in seminars and technical meetings, industry short courses and university level continuing education courses. + Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Basic knowledge of the physical, natural, geological or engineering sciences. + Skill in the use of personal computers, and ability to utilize software and database applications. + Basic ability to analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; organize data and write reports. + Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships. Minimum Qualifications: + Valid Drivers License + Travel + At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees. Position of Special Trust Requirement: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position. Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications: Valid Driver’s License Preferred Qualifications: + A bachelor’s degree in geology or other physical sciences, engineering, or natural sciences. + Experience in the oil and gas or engineering fields. Pay: $47,350-$55,450 Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. Where You Will Work: Tallahassee– Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. 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 ); + Tuition waivers; + Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) + And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com Special Notes: DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee