Environmental Specialist II

Requisition No: 863905 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Environmental Specialist II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000436 

Salary:  $42,561.57 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000436

WORK LOCATION:  AVON PARK READINESS CENTER, AVON PARK 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 to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. 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.
6. 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 High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Six (6) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in Environmental Engineering or related field;
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

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 at maintenance and readiness centers throughout Southwest Florida.  Provide technical assistance to include: review federal, state, and local regulations, policies and procedures and implementation as required. 
• Complete facility walk-throughs and internal assessments to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.  Log and track deficiencies utilizing the Environmental Performance Assessment (EPAS) system to ensure corrective actions are taken in the appropriate timeframe.
• Manage and respond to spills across all FLARNG locations.  Ensure proper spill response equipment is on hand at areas with a potential spill release.  Act as on-scene coordinator to ensure appropriate spill response procedures are taken and provide expertise for any clean-up activities.  Track spills and response activities and ensure proper reporting requirements are met. 
• Assist with preparation and instruction of the Environmental Officer Course and web-based training to include course presentation, updating and creating curriculum, and putting together course packets and other materials. 
• Review and assist with the revision as necessary of Spill Plans, Hazardous Waste Management Plan, Environmental SOPs, and environmental memorandums.  Maintain and review Army, federal, state, and local environmental regulations/policies pertinent to assigned program.
• Complete trainings to maintain certifications and enhance job knowledge 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.
• Knowledge of military training and the potential impacts on environmental requirements. 
• Ability to collect, evaluates, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to coordinate as a staff member.  Ability to prepare technical reports. 
• Ability to use personal computers. 
• 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.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.