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Requisition No: 880676 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENGINEERING SPECIALIST III - 64002457

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002457 

Salary:  $58,000.00-$61,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/31/2026 

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Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is professional work involving the prevention of environmentally related disease and safety concerns by the review of on-site individual sewage disposal systems.  The incumbent in this position conducts engineering reviews of applications for new and/or changes to existing and repairs to on-site disposal systems and monitor compliance requirements of all aerobic treatment units and performance-based treatment systems. Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: The incumbent of this position serves as a lead worker and acts on behalf of the unit supervisor as needed.

Reviews applications for construction permits to install, change or repair on-site sewage disposal systems.  Reviews plans and site evaluations for systems and ensures that proposals meet all requirements of Chapters 381, 386.01, 489 Florida Statutes and 62-6, Florida Administrative Code.  Establishes and sets minimum system criteria, including, but not limited to receptacle, pump tank capacity, drain field size and elevation of the invert of the drain field in feet, above Mean Sea Level. Issues letters of denial to system proposals failing to meet requirements and advises clients on their right to a variance-hearing request.  Issues construction permits to proposals meeting requirements.

Review applications, plans and supporting documents and issue and / or deny permits for OSTDS new, existing, repairs, abandonments including well construction applications and permits. Review Annual Operating Permits (AOPs) documents and issue AOPs timely and accurately for clients.  Review and comment on the county plat    applications and share comments with the Environmental Administrator for review and approval. Prepare Variance applications and follow them up timely and appropriately with FDEP staff and clients. Investigate and document sanitary nuisance and contractor complaints as per FDEP enforcement process timely and accurately. Provide technical support as a senior engineer to the rest of the plan reviewers and inspectors including administrative staff and clients.  Coordinate staff assignments with rest of the team including inspections, plans /applications reviews, AOPs, well construction applications and permits. Answers  clients’ and dept staff inquiries via state approved communication methods including state issued phone, texting, email, etc. Reply to those inquiries must be made timely so our clients and staff receive adequate service levels. Ensure program functions and staff are ready, prepared, and available for annual program evaluations. Serves as a subject matter expert and a local consultant and mentor to the program staff and clients in the areas of engineering plans reviews, code interpretations, permits, and complaint investigations.

Inspects all Aerobic Treatment Units once a year and all Aerobic Maintenance Entities in accordance with Chapter 381 F.S., Chapter 62-6 and the SHO/OSTDS program requirements. Inspects all Performance Based Treatment Systems and all Performance Based Treatment Systems Maintenance Entities in accordance with Chapter 381 FS and the SHO/OSTDS program requirements.

Conducts on-site soil evaluation and determines feasibility of issuing construction permits or denials.  Checks plan and specifications of proposed construction projects; checks architects’ and engineers’ plans on architectural and structural work prior to construction when OSTDS systems are required.

Inspects and re-inspects, when required, all new installations and repairs to existing on-site sewage disposal systems. Determines that the systems meet all requirements of Chapter 62-6, F.A.C., and the construction permit specifications. Issues notices of final approval and permit to operate.   Initiates and participates in legal actions to obtain compliance when violators noted are not corrected or when work is performed by a non-permitted person or without prior authorization from the Department.

Completes the DARS/HMS daily or as required, completes other reports as required.  Maintains records and files of applications in the process of being reviewed and submits completed reviews to the secretary for filing.   Participates in the execution of the overall department’s strategic plan, and the strategic plan for Environmental Health.   This includes, but is not limited to client satisfaction, data collection and analysis, seminar and training attendance, process management, employee satisfaction, etc.

Attends Dade County Platt Committee meetings and approves or denies requests for sub-divisions based on requirements of Chapters 381.272, F.S., and 64E-6, F.A.C. and Department procedures and directives. Enters approvals or disapprovals of plan reviews into the Miami-Dade County permit tracking system as necessary.   

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of an engineering specialty area.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, production and/or operations.
• Skill in using engineering tools, equipment and or instruments.
• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform engineering inspections.
• Ability to apply engineering quantitative techniques.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate engineering information effectively.
• Ability to solve problems relating to engineering.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science from an accredited college or university, valid driver's license, reliable personal vehicle to perform work related duties, incumbent in this position is required to be a Certified Environmental Health Professional within 6 months of being hired.

 

Where You Will Work:

1725 NW 167 Street

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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 

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 successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.