Engineering Technician IV - Statewide

Engineering Technician IV - Statewide

Date: Oct 23, 2026

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Requisition No: 860473

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: Engineering Technician IV - Statewide

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70066666

Salary: $62,456.94 - $67,316.86 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2027

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

Engineering Technician IV - WWTP

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at various Correctional Institutions in the Maintenance Department statewide.

The mission of Facilities Management and Building Construction at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment for staff, inmates, and visitors. This is achieved through the effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities, ensuring they meet all regulatory standards and support the department's overall mission of public safety and rehabilitation.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

This working position is responsible for the Waste/Wastewater Treatment Plant at a Correctional Institution both in operations and maintenance. This position also instructs inmates in the special skills necessary to operate a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant through an apprentice on-the-job training program designed to develop experience and skills necessary to assume and fulfill the position of Operator of a water or sewer utility.

• Operates and maintains Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment Plants in compliance with DEP permits and regulations.
• Conducts preventive maintenance for both plants, orders, and stocks necessary chemicals.
• Repairs breakdowns at the operator level and troubleshoots specialized equipment such as compressors, pumps, air blowers, and chlorinators.
• Cleans bar screens, grit chambers, settling, and sludge beds, and performs various water quality tests.
• Prepares operational reports, maintains logs, and supervises inmates, preparing progress reports for their rehabilitation.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

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• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired?Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Class C Water and/ or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License or higher
• A Valid Class E Driver’s License

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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:

ALACHUA, FL, US, 32315 CANTONMENT, FL, US, 32533 BIG PINE KEY, FL, US, 33043 CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33156 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32114 COPELAND, FL, US, 34137 BAY PINES, FL, US, 33744 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33483 CEDAR KEY, FL, US, 32625 BRANFORD, FL, US, 32008 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135 DELAND, FL, US, 32724 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33525 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33446 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32435 BRONSON, FL, US, 32621 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32351 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32120 CENTURY, FL, US, 32535 CLARKSVILLE, FL, US, 32430 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 CHATTAHOOCHEE, FL, US, 32324 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629 DORAL, FL, US, 33166 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073 COCOA, FL, US, 32929 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32626 CRAWFORDVILLE, FL, US, 32327 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 DAVIE, FL, US, 33325 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 BAKER, FL, US, 32531 BRISTOL, FL, US, 32321 DOVER, FL, US, 33527 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 DELAND, FL, US, 32720 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523 CALLAWAY, FL, US, 32404 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 DAVIE, FL, US, 33317 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33426 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539 FLORAHOME, FL, US, 32140 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909 ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 ALLIGATOR POINT, FL, US, 32346 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32118 BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 DUNDEE, FL, US, 33838 CANAL POINT, FL, US, 33438 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 CROSS CITY, FL, US, 32628 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32326 FLAGLER BEACH, FL, US, 32136 COCONUT GROVE, FL, US, 33133 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 33440 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 CHIEFLAND, FL, US, 32644 BONIFAY, FL, US, 32425 BLOUNTSTOWN, FL, US, 32424 DUNEDIN, FL, US, 34698 CALLAHAN, FL, US, 32011 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 CHRISTMAS, FL, US, 32709 EGLIN AFB, FL, US, 32542 Jacksonville, FL, US, 32206 FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32034 DORAL, FL, US, 33126 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 BELL, FL, US, 32619 COTTONDALE, FL, US, 32431 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34714 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 AUBURNDALE, FL, US, 33823 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34223 CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063 EASTPOINT, FL, US, 32328 ALACHUA, FL, US, 32615 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34265 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32124 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, US, 32433 ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL, US, 32714 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 CITRA, FL, US, 32113 ARCADIA, FL, US, 33821 CARRABELLE, FL, US, 32322 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 BRYCEVILLE, FL, US, 32009 CAPE HAZE, FL, US, 33946 BOCA GRANDE, FL, US, 33921 CAROL CITY, FL, US, 33055 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134 FELLSMERE, FL, US, 32948 FANNING SPRINGS, FL, US, 32693 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32131 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004 EDGEWATER, FL, US, 32141 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32736 CAMBELTON, FL, US, 32426 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34715 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 FLEMING ISLAND, FL, US, 32003 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826 COCOA, FL, US, 32926 EAST PALATKA, FL, US, 32177 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 EBRO, FL, US, 32437 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 BUNNELL, FL, US, 32110 APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 FORT MEADE, FL, US, 33841 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 FLORIDA CITY, FL, US, 33034 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33526 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32726 CHIPLEY, FL, US, 32428 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428 APOPKA, FL, US, 32703 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33437 ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34224 ENGLEWOOD, FL, US, 34295 AUCILLA, FL, US, 32344 FELDA, FL, US, 33930 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487 APALACHICOLA, FL, US, 32320 CHULUOTA, FL, US, 32766 FERN PARK, FL, US, 32730 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 ARCHER, FL, US, 32618 CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33186 ESTERO, FL, US, 33928 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 DESTIN, FL, US, 32541 ALTHA, FL, US, 32421 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 DE LEON SPRINGS, FL, US, 32130 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431 COCOA, FL, US, 32922 EUSTIS, FL, US, 32727 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066 CASSELBERRY, FL, US, 32707 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 APOPKA, FL, US, 32712 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 COCOA, FL, US, 32927 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 AMELIA ISLAND, FL, US, 32034 FERNANDINA BEACH, FL, US, 32035 CLERMONT, FL, US, 34711

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee