Salary : $85,000.00 - $102,456.83 Annually

Location : Jacksonville, FL

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number: 2024-05750

Department: NEIGHBORHOODS

Opening Date: 10/23/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Environmental Quality Division is actively seeking an Environmental Professional Engineer Supervisor - Petroleum Cleanup.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments.

This is professional work at the supervisory level in planning and conducting engineering studies, projects, and programs to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in soil and groundwater as it relates to Petroleum contamination. The work requires an understanding and application of environmental engineering theories, principles, and practices usually gained through degree granting schools, or an equivalent level of practical knowledge gained through experience. Plans, organizes, assigns, schedules, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff. Contacts require skills in understanding and influencing others which are important in coordinating studies and projects with outside parties, resolving complaints and enforcing regulations including skills of persuasiveness, assertiveness, and sensitivity to others point of view that are required to influence behavior, change an opinion, or turn a situation around. The work is covered by clearly defined policies and principles underlying the Petroleum Cleanup program area where the incumbent is required to exercise judgment in accomplishing program objectives. The work involves differing situations requiring use of judgment in search for solutions or new applications within one's known experiences. The work is performed primarily in an office environment but is also frequently performed in a field setting involving exposure to unfavorable climatic conditions and other hazards which are predictable and controllable. Operates a motor vehicle and standard office equipment such as personal computer. The work is performed under administrative direction subject to operating plans, objectives, functional policies, and precedents and is reviewed in terms of feasibility, compatibility with other work projects and effectiveness in meeting requirements or expected results.

Examples of Work

• Plans and conducts engineering studies, projects, and programs to assess the natural environment and to determine sources of and methods for controlling pollutants in air, water, and soil which- Includes reviewing remedial action plans, pilot test reports and plans, system startup reports, operation and maintenance reports, and cleanup completion reports.
• Plans, organizes, assigns, schedules, monitors, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Reviews plans and specifications for environmental projects and recommends issuance or denial of permits for construction or operation of facilities.
• Reviews compliance schedules and inspection reports to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Oversees field investigations of environmental problems and facility compliance inspections.
• Performs and certifies engineering calculations to determine pollution discharges from various industrial sources and to evaluate effectiveness of pollution control equipment.
• Develops or modifies methods and techniques for assessing the natural environment and for testing, sampling, and monitoring of air, water, and soil pollutants.
• Advises enforcement personnel concerning regulatory non-compliance or unsatisfactory compliance of regulated sources.
• Attends conferences and meetings, provides general and technical information, and makes presentations concerning environmental matters.
• Consults with management, other governmental agencies and industry representatives concerning environmental matters including participating in multi-organizational teams and projects.
• Develops proposed rules, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and assists with leading organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville's competencies.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of environmental engineering principles, practices, and methods specific to Petroleum Cleanup activities.
• Knowledge of field testing, sampling and investigative techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of data processing applications involving modeling, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to plan and conduct environmental engineering studies, projects, and programs.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, schedule, monitor, review and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Ability to review plans and specifications for environmental engineering projects.
• Ability to oversee field investigations of environmental problems.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations.
• Ability to coordinate and consult with others on multi-organizational projects.
• Ability to develop or modify testing, sampling, and monitoring methods and techniques.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, and technical manuals.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database and related software and field sampling and testing equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to make presentations.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and
• Three years of experience in environmental engineering, pollution control or a related environmental field.

One year of supervisory experience is preferred.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:

• Must be aregistered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida or, if registered in another state, must secure Florida registration within one year of appointment.
  
• A valid driver's license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class.
  
• Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class a City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification.
  
• Depending on assignment, OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification may be required and must be maintained.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• The probationary period for this class is twelve months.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at A resume and college transcript are required with your application. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email:

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

01

Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00 - $102,456.83 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position within this salary range? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.)

• Yes
• No

04

Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours per week or more. The complete work history, including number of hours worked per week, must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

05

Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

06

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor.

07

Are you a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida?

• Yes, I am a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
• I am a registered Professional Engineer in another state.
• None of the above.

08

If you are a registered Engineer, please provide your license number and state where you are registered.

09

Do you have a minimum of three years of experience in environmental engineering, pollution control or a related environmental field?

• I have three or more years of experience in environmental engineering, pollution control or a related environmental field.
• I have three or more years of experience pollution control.
• I have three or more years of experience in a related environmental field
• I have three or more years of experience in all of the listed areas.
• I have less than three years of experience in one or all areas listed.
• None of the above.

10

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

11

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

12

One year of supervisory experience is preferred. Do you have this experience?

• Yes
• No

13

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

14

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

15

Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.

• FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
• FL Class E Driver License
• GA Standard Driver's License
• GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• License from another State.
• Learner Permit
• My license is currently invalid.
• I do not possess any type of Driver's License.

16

If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?

• C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
• D or H - Employment Purposes
• P or 2 - Probation Interlock Devise
• S or I - Other Restriction
• Two or more of these restrictions.
• I have an out of state license.
• None of the above.

17

Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

18

Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

19

Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?

• Yes
• No

20

I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.

• Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
• No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.

21

Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

22

Depending on assignment, OSHA 40 Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification may be required and must be maintained.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

23

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS.Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

24

A resume and college transcript are required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question