Environmental Specialist Position

[Roberts, Stacy B.]

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking applicants
for an Environmental Specialist III position in the Joint Coastal Permitting
Section of
the Bureau of Beaches and Wetland Resources.  The position description and
contact information is given below:

JOA #: 02- 239
Posting Date: July 8, 2002
24-Hour Job Line 850/487-0436
OPEN COMPETITIVE
TITLE: Environmental Specialist III (4812)
POSITION #: 10958
LOCATION: Tallahassee (LEON)
PAY GRADE: 024
PAY RANGE: $3,137.12 to $5,259.79 MONTHLY

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or
university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or
engineering and three years of professional experience in environmental
protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences;
or
engineering; or A master's degree from an accredited college or university
in
one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering and two years of
professional experience as described above; or A doctorate from an
accredited
college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences or
engineering; or Two years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or
higher with the State of Florida. Professional experience in environmental
protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences;
or
engineering can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college
education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Maintain a valid driver's license, operate a vehicle
and open-water SCUBA certification.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a time Limited position while the incumbent is on
active military duty.

APPLY TO:
Martin Seeling, Environmental Administrator
3900 Commonwealth Boulevard Room 192
Mail Station 300
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000
(850) 487-4471 ext 104 SunCom 277-4471 ext 104

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES: The primary responsibility of this position
is to conduct the review of applications for Joint Coastal Permits (JCP),
Environmental Resources Permits (ERP), Wetland Resource Permits (WRP), and
authorizations to use sovereign submerged lands for coastal construction
activities, including beach nourishment, maintenance dredging of shipping
channels, and public fishing piers. This requires a background in marine
biology and SCUBA certification. Experience in permit processing is
preferred.

REQUIRED-ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILL(s) & ABILITIES: Knowledge and skill in
marine or estuarine ecology. Ability to process permit applications
according
to statutes, rules, and procedures. Ability to meet statutory time clocks
and
internal deadlines. Ability to collect, analyze, evaluate, and interpret
scientific and technical data. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful
and courteous manner. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in
writing. Ability to plan and conduct field inspections. Ability to prepare
technical reports. Knowledge of personal computers. Ability to use software
for word processing and GIS. Ability to travel, including single and
multi-day trips. Skill in driving a car and SCUBA diving; and ability to
maintain a valid driver's license and open-water SCUBA certification.
Ability
to understand and implement Florida's water quality standards.

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NOTE: Males 18-26 years of age who are or were required to register with the
U. S. Selective Service and have not done so are ineligible for employment
or
promotion.
NOTE: New hires are normally at base of salary range.
                To apply, submit a State of Florida Employment Application
to
the individual whose name appears above by the application deadline date of:
                JULY 22, 2002

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