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<DIV STYLE="FONT-FAMILY: Courier New; FONT-SIZE: 9pt"><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Subject:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> External recruitment open for an Environmental Specialist II position in the Watershed Program 37010221<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 class=MsoNormalTable style='width:100.0%' width="100%"><tr><td style='background:#003366;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:white'>Req No: 37010221-51155277-20111220160021</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td style='background:#003366;padding:6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt 6.0pt'><p align=right class=MsoNormal style='text-align:right'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> </span><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:white'>Agency Name: DEP - Environmental Protection</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=2 style='background:#D9E1E8;padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' valign=top><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#003366'>Description:</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan=2 style='padding:3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt' valign=top><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>Working Title:</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II<br><b>Broadband/Class Code:</b> 19-2041-02<br><b>Position Number:</b> 37010221<br><b>Annual Salary Range:</b> Annual salary $36,467.64<br><b>Announcement Type:</b> Open Competitive<br><b>City:</b> TEMPLE TERRACE<br><b>Facility:</b> Southwest District Office<br><b>Pay Grade/ Pay Band:</b> BB008<br><b>Closing Date:</b> 1/6/2012</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div align=center><table border=0 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=3 class=MsoNormalTable style='width:661.5pt' width=1103><tr><td style='background:#003366;padding:1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt 1.5pt'><p align=center class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:white'>The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:white'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://dms.myflorida.com/human_resource_support/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify" target="_blank" title=E-Verify><b><span style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#CCFFFF'>E-Verify website</span></b></a></span><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:white'>.</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table></div><p align=center class=MsoNormal style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:blue'> </span></b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center class=MsoNormal style='text-align:center'><b><u><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>OCCUPATION PROFILE</span></u></b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>JOB FAMILY: LIFE, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: LIFE AND PHYSICAL SCIENCE</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>OCCUPATION: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTISTS AND SPECIALISTS, INCLUDING HEALTH</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:2.5in;text-indent:-2.5in'><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>19-2041</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>Environmental Specialist II in the Watershed Program</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>Please note. </span></b><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>This position is medically monitored</span></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>DESCRIPTION</span></u></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>This is a specialized professional position requiring knowledge of natural aquatic systems to provide technical assistance to the Domestic and Industrial Wastewater Sections. This position involves extensive water and sediment sampling, biological sampling, data management, and document review of potential biological impacts associated with environmental projects. Medical monitoring is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Provides technical reviews of permitting and compliance/enforcement activities for district programs and ensures timely processing. Evaluates reports, applications and other documents submitted to the Department, including water quality data, biological data, bioassay results, and conclusions contained therein. Submits evaluations of such data and conclusions to the appropriate permitting, compliance/enforcement, planning, and/or administrative staff. Provides support to the Watershed Special Projects section as needed. If applicable, in accordance to Program-specific section of the GIS-SOP, the employee must incorporate the use of Geographic Positioning System (GPS) equipment to obtain accurate coordinates for features within the facility that have been identified in the GIS-SOP to be relevant to the Program area.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Conducts field sample collection and surface water physiochemical and biological sampling, provides timely review and interpretation of data from such sampling to the appropriate District personnel. Assists in the timely submission and completion of monitoring work plans for the Fifth Year Inspection (FYI) Program (a statewide compliance program) for the Southwest District. Assists with preparation and performance of chemical surface water assessments on water quality aspects of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) and Special Projects. Proficient in the use of specialized scientific sampling and measuring equipment. Management of data collected by Water Resource Assessment Section.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Provides technical assistance to the regulated community, consultants, elected officials, and the general public to promote an understanding and compliance of Department environmental programs and regulations.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Review those portions of the Florida Administrative Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Clean Water Act and other legislative mandates that pertain directly to the performance of job responsibilities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Attends all assigned appropriate Department workshops, staff meetings and training sessions related to job duties and professional development as assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Remains cognizant of pertinent scientific literature to ensure accurate and up-to-date evaluation of environmental impacts.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES</span></u></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Essential</span></u></i></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge and experience in the operation of field and laboratory surface water monitoring equipment.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge and experience in interpretation of surface water quality data.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge and experience with basic environmental chemistry.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge and experience with aquatic systems (marine and/or fresh water) and the sampling techniques used to collect these systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge of spreadsheets and word processing software.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Knowledge of basic statistical techniques and willingness to learn and use statistical software.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing (i.e. interoffice correspondence, technical review reports, etc.)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to work independently and physically perform related fieldwork and swim.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to work effectively with the staff, general public and representatives of other agencies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, and solve problems as they occur.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to understand and apply the rules, regulations, policies and procedures of Department programs in the biological review of any project.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to practice appropriate safety measures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to swim, and lift and carry 40 pounds while walking ten minutes over uneven terrain.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to adjust work schedule to accommodate unforeseen developments.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><i><u><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Preferred</span></u></i></b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Ability to operate a boat and use trailers.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>A Master’s degree in natural, physical, and environmental science.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>To apply, please submit a completed State of Florida application through the People First system. </span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>For questions regarding this position, please contact: Mr. Pete Wenner at (813) 632-7600, extension 442 or <a href="mailto:pete.wenner@dep.state.fl.us"><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>pete.wenner@dep.state.fl.us</span></a>,</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Southwest District Office, Temple Terrace Florida.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>For state employment, or promotion within, the State of Florida requires that male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 are to have registered with the </span><b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Selective Service System (SSS)</span></b><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> prior to their 26<sup>th</sup> birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: </span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'><a href="http://www.sss.gov/"><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>http://www.sss.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The State of Florida is an <b>Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer</b> and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.</span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>The State of Florida supports a <b>Drug-Free workplace</b>. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'>Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the <b>Americans with Disabilities Act</b>, must notify the agency hiring authority (850-245-2511) or the People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.</span><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:black'> </span><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, eligible veterans and spouses of veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. For applicants claiming Veterans' Preference, please attach your supporting documentation (e.g.: DD form 214 Member Copy #4) when you apply for a vacancy. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-403-2110 by the closing date.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></DIV></DIV></DIV></BODY></HTML>