PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST I - 64082428

PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST I - 64082428 Date: Jan 24, 2024 Location: LARGO, FL, US, 33771 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 821244 Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST I - 64082428Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64082428 Salary: $1,851.56 Bi-weekly Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County (FDOH-Pinellas). 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 FDOH-Pinellas 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 Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. The Work You Will Do : This is a highly technical and professional position working for the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Division of Waste Management. The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support in the implementation of statewide programs for the assessment and remediation of contamination sites under the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP). Your Specific Responsibilities : The incumbent is required to be registered in the State of Florida as a certified Professional Geologist. The duties of this position include the following activities:

Reviews and evaluates technical documents related to contaminated site cleanup including site assessments and risk assessment. Prepare approval documents with professional certification statements. Works with engineering staff in evaluating remedial action plans.

Develops Statements of Work (SOW) and associated Task Assignments for cleanup contracts. Provide technical review and quality assurance of SOW.

Evaluate Risk Management Options and prepare site rehabilitation documents as outlined in FDEP rules, policies, and guidance.

Negotiates necessary changes to assessment work including decisions for ongoing fieldwork. Prepares change orders for adjusted costs and timeframes. Reviews and approves invoices for completed work.

Performs input and tracking of cleanup data into electronic data management systems. Monitors assessment and rehabilitation progress at assigned facilities and evaluate consultants’ performance of cleanup activities in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Responds to information requests from government, co-workers, private entities, consultants, and the public sector concerning program/project activities. Perform site inspections for assigned facilities and oversight of assessment-related fieldwork.

Participation in FDEP and FDOH-Pinellas meetings workshops, and teleconferences . Completion of mandatory training courses and able to travel out of county for PRP conferences. Maintains annual HAZWOPER Certification.

Meets or exceeds SMART performance expectations including but not limited to the FDOH – Pinellas Core Standards and PRP contractual metrics.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of contaminated site cleanup techniques and methods, including monitoring well construction, soil and water sampling and analysis, and Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code.

Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, and Florida soil and groundwater

Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.

Skill in problem solving and effective use of available resources.

Effective communication skills in both written and verbal forms.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies, consultants, storage tank industry, and the public sector.

Ability to set and meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks, and work independently.

Skill in the use of desktop computers and software including MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows Operation system.

Qualifications :

Must be a Florida Licensed Professional Geologies (Chapter 492 Florida Statues)

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, environmental science, or one of thein one of the natural sciences.

At least one (1) year experience related to storage tank regulations or waste cleanup assessment and remediation.

Must have a valid Florida Class E Driver License

Must have OSHA HAZWOPER Certification or the ability to complete the training for certification within one year of hire.

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: Innovation: 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: 8751 Ulmerton Rd, 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 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);

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised :

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 5 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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. Nearest Major Market:Tampa