Engineering Specialist I

State of Florida

. Support the Southeast District’s environmental mission, goals, and values .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeWest Palm Beach • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $49,931 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory inspection, compliance, and permitting processes, with a strong ability to analyze and interpret scientific data. Proficient in developing training materials and conducting workshops to enhance compliance understanding across various sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory Inspection ExperienceEnvironmental Compliance KnowledgeTechnical Data AnalysisCertified Wetland Evaluator (CWE)Effective Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ComplianceEnvironmental RegulationsTechnical EvaluationsField InspectionsData Entry and ManagementPermit Application ReviewSOP DevelopmentCalculations for ComplianceAnalytical TechniquesDocument Production

Soft Skills

Effective Verbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Database Management SystemsCompliance SoftwareSafety EquipmentVirtual Training PlatformsDocument Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE)24-Hour HAZWOPER Certification

Industry Keywords

Environmental MissionCompliance AssistanceEngineering InspectionsPermit IssuanceEnforcement ActionsTraining MethodologiesField WorkTechnical AssistanceStatutory DeadlinesPeer Reviews

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Southeast District’s environmental mission, goals, and values
Conduct engineering compliance and technical assistance site visits at regulated facilities
Coordinate compliance assistance efforts with industry and regulated facilities
Build partnering relationships to increase or maintain compliance rates
Provide education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sectors
Support and deliver compliance assistance workshops
Help determine Department staff training needs
Conduct peer reviews of work products when directed
Provide internal technical assistance and staff training
Evaluate and recommend training materials and methodologies
Develop and refine SOPs, manuals, handbooks, and other training aids
Lead and participate in training activities and safety events using classroom, virtual, coaching, job-shadowing, and team-building methods
Conduct engineering inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and other field work
Review permitting files, reports, and inspection documents
Perform calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance
Document inspections and enter compliance data and resolution actions into databases
Provide compliance assistance before, during, and after inspections
Recommend enforcement action and draft enforcement documents when necessary
Coordinate and lead enforcement meetings
Respond to, investigate, and resolve complaints
Review and process moderately high-complexity permit applications and technical documents
Review plans, specifications, and reports for compliance with Department rules and sound engineering practices
Update permitting records and recommend permit issuance or denial
Meet statutory deadlines and district metrics
Communicate permit decisions with facility/site owners
Coordinate with Compliance staff and support inspections
Write Requests for Additional Information and other correspondence
Provide technical assistance to applicants, utilities, and engineers
Conduct meetings, manage data and records, and streamline office procedures and document production

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Driver License
At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience
Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year-for-year basis
Ability to travel, overnight if required
Knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of physical or natural sciences
Ability to determine work priorities and complete assignments
Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies, and procedures
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical data
Ability to work independently and work well with people
Ability to physically conduct field inspections/investigations
Knowledge of compliance, enforcement, and permitting rules, policies, and procedures
Computer operations and program proficiency
Knowledge of reading, entering, and editing data
Ability to organize and process documents
Certification upon appointment or within 9 months as a Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE), as applicable
Ability to use safety equipment and complete a 24-hour HAZWOPER course, as applicable
Prior approval and fulfillment of snorkeling/skin-diving validation requirements in the DEP Underwater Operations Manual, as applicable
Successful completion of background screening
Foreign degrees require a credential evaluation report from an approved agency

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and sick leave benefits
Nine paid holidays each year
One personal holiday each year
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
Tuition waivers
Veterans’ preference in employment for eligible candidates
Potential waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain eligible service members
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities