ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 55002887

Requisition No: 852370 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 55002887

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002887 

Salary:  $53,039.38 - $68,639.19 

Posting Closing Date: 05/14/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

101 / Environmental Management

ANTICIPATED VACANCY / OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Jeffrey James

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2625

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: jeffrey.james@dot.state.fl.us

ANTICIPATED BI-WEEKLY HIRING SALARY: $2,312.59

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As one FDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

Environmental Specialist III / Director of Production / Environmental Management Office  

This position will evaluate transportation improvement projects for potential contamination and other environmental impacts and manage the remediation of impacts to allow for construction of the transportation improvement project.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the One FDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based trainings and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

District One – Director of Production

801 N. Broadway Ave.

Bartow, FL 33830

Anticipated Pay:

$2,312.59 / biweekly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is independent professional environmental work assessing environmental impacts of proposed Federal and State funded transportation projects and is responsible for completing tasks in focus areas related to contamination. This position will serve as the District Contamination Impact Coordinator.

Conducts environmental impact reviews of transportation improvement projects. Independently performs environmental work including conducting and documenting field reviews, and analyzing information from Geographical Information Systems (GIS) based systems. Prepares National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Project Development and Environment (PD&E) environmental documentation, including writing technical memos, reports and generating correspondence. Supports environmental review and documentation preparation for higher classes of action. Conducts these activities in support of the scheduled Production Completion date. Coordinates district level NEPA assignment activities including but not limited to self-assessments, audits, data entry and responding to inquiries from Central Office.

Participates in preparing, tracking, and reviewing project commitments from PD&E through Final Design and Construction phases. Prepares draft Environmental Certification and coordinates with Environmental Manager to obtain signature in support of the scheduled Final Design Production Date. Maintains project file information and inputs project information into Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), databases. Collaborates with Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) coordinator, prepares or reviews information for the screening events, reviews agency commentary and supports preparation of FDOT responses to agency comments. Responds to inquiries from other agencies and the public including Public Records Requests or other correspondence coming through GovQA as assigned.

Independently reviews construction plans for environmental impacts. Provides comments through the FDOT electronic review system during the production phases of projects for compliance with statutes, rules, policies, and procedures as outlined in the PD&E Manual. Coordinates comments and recommendations with supervisor and project manager or others as appropriate.

Participates in consultant management activities including scope development and staff hour negotiations. Participates as technical support for and in the development of Request for Proposals. Manages consultant contracts or staff for Districtwide Program area support or project environmental impact review. Reviews and directs consultant work activities for assigned projects or tasks including task work order development, reviewing, and approving progress reports for those efforts. Assists in administration and tracking of district contract funds and consultant acquisition activities.

Provides environmental input during district Statewide Acceleration Transformation (SWAT) meetings and project progress meetings. Coordinates with environmental agencies. Provides public involvement support on projects. Coordinates with FDOT staff and consultants.

 The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of the DOT, transportation, or related project development, and NEPA environmental review processes.
• Knowledge of contract and project management practices.
• Knowledge of and skill with managing consultants to complete projects.
• Knowledge of petroleum, hazardous waste and asbestos assessment and remediation and applicable regulations and requirements.
• Knowledge of FDEP’s Petroleum Restoration program, FDEP’s policies and procedures for sampling and remediation, and technical report format.
• Knowledge of emergency/rapid response activities and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and best management practices regarding contamination.

Skills in:

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.

Ability to:

• Ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Ability to read and interpret transportation construction plans.
• Ability to use computer programs, including database and GIS systems.
• Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
• Ability to plan, organize and complete assignments.
•  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and interpret data.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• OSHA 40 hour HAZWOPER (29 CFR PART 1910.120) Required at time of hire or obtain within one year from the date of hire

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve on the Transportation Emergency Management Team (TEMT).    A class E driver license is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or co-ops) in the field of transportation; natural, physical, social, or environmental sciences; archeology or cultural resources; environmental, or civil engineering to which the position is assigned, or Registration as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statue 471 and 1 year of experience to which the position is assigned. A bachelor's degree from an accreditied college or univeristy can substitute for 4 years of required experience as described above or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental sciences or engineering or transportation can substitute for the required experience.

This position requires a valid Class (E) driver license with an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Department’s Driver’s Record Requirements Policy. An unacceptable driving record is defined as any of the following:

1.    three (3) or more moving violations in the past three (3) years that accumulate three (3) or more points per violation;

2.    any two (2) convictions of reckless driving in the past three (3) years;

3.    a suspension or revocation of the driver license for moving violations in the past three (3) years; and
4.    a suspension or revocation for refusal to take a sobriety test, or any suspension or revocation for a DUI conviction, in the past four (4) years.

Your driving record will be reviewed and the status of your driver license confirmed.
 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES.  If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.  

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.