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MyFlorida Environmental Specialist I in WEST PALM BEACH, Florida
Environmental Specialist I
Date: Oct 14, 2024
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Requisition No: 839058
Agency: Military Affairs
Working Title: Environmental Specialist I
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 62000330
Salary: $35,317.26
Posting Closing Date: 10/28/2024
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Department of Military Affairs
* OPEN COMPETITIVE*
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date
VACANCY # 62000330
WORK LOCATION: WEST PALM, FL
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)
The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.
OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance
Retirement Benefits
Vacation and Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Opportunities for Career Advancement
Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
Training Opportunities
For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go tohttp://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.
The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.
NOTE
To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University in Environmental Science or a science related field AND One (1) year of experience as an Environmental Specialist or a related field; OR
An Associate's Degree from an accredited College or University with major coursework in Environmental Science or a science related field AND Three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist or a related field; OR
A High School Diploma AND Five (5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist or a related field
A valid Florida Driver’s License
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide assistance to armory personnel, with their hazardous material handling to include: record keeping, developing inventories, locating material safety data sheets, storage and container organization and labeling, and preparing turn-in documents for hazardous waste disposal.
Conduct internal assessments at FALRNG facility statewide including Armories and Field Maintenance Shops to determine compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Input findings into NGB WEBCASS database for tracking and monitoring. Creates and updates spreadsheets, tables, graphs and provides information to Environmental Team Lead on a weekly basis.
Review and recommend corrective actions to address non-compliance findings identified during internal and external assessments performed at the armories located in the Northwest region of Florida. Assist units with implementing corrective actions to close findings. Conduct internal assessments of armories as requested to determine environmental compliance.
Support the planning and execution of all aspects of the Florida Army National Guard’s Environmental Officer training program. Conduct on-site annual Spill Response and Environmental Awareness training at FLARNG facilities as needed.
Respond to spill and other hazardous material releases. Act as on-scene coordinator to ensure appropriate spill response procedures are taken and provide expertise for any clean-up activities.
Complete waste determination documentation of known and unknown waste streams to include document review (product labeling, Safety Data Sheets, Technical Data Sheets, and user knowledge) as well as unknown waste streams (conduct sampling and interpretation of laboratory reports).
Provide technical assistance to include: review federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures and implement as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
Ability to collect, evaluates, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
Ability to prepare technical reports.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to use personal computers.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.
SPECIAL REMINDERS:
The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.
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
All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.
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 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.
The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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:
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Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami