ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV - 55002021

Requisition No: 858533 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST IV - 55002021

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55002021 

Salary:  $67,949.12 - $87,934.15 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2025 

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 STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

301 / Environmental Management

OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Jospeh Mixon

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1506

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 a OneFDOT 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 IV

District Three / Transportation Development / Environmental Management

This position will assist in the review and development of environmental permit documentation to ensure all permit requirements associated with transportation projects are fulfilled. 

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT 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 training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

1074 Highway 90

Chipley, FL 32428

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Supervise the work of employees which includes communicating, motivating, training, evaluating, planning, and directing work of employees.

Oversees project reviews, surveys, and preparing environmental impact review memos for minor improvement projects, Non-major State Actions (NMSA) and Programmatic Categorical Exclusion (PCE/TYPE 1). Reviews projects for environmental permit involvement and permit compliance. Prepares permit application packages and reviews permit application packages prepared by consultants. Maintains wetland mitigation inventories and participates with the multi-agency mitigation team to develop wetland mitigation plans for transportation projects.

Oversees the maintenance of project files and inputting project information into Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) project databases. Independently reviews construction plans for roadway projects of all levels of complexity and provides comments through the Florida Department of Transportation (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 as appropriate.

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 for all classes of action and projects of various levels of complexity. Conducts these activities in support of the scheduled Production Complete 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 consultant management activities including scope development and staff hour negotiations. Participates as a Technical Review Committee member for consultant selection and participates as technical support for Request for Proposal development. 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 expertise during district Statewide Acceleration Transformation (SWAT) meetings, project progress meetings, meetings with management and other FDOT offices or outside agencies. Acts as liaison to environmental agencies during coordination and provides public involvement support on the projects. Coordinates with engineers, project managers, other environmental specialists, and consultants. Provides technical support to lower-level environmental specialist positions. Provides training, as requested, for focus area or other areas of knowledge to internal or external customers.

Identifies, tracks and reviews project commitments from PD&E through Final Design and Construction phases. Prepares draft Environmental Certification and coordinates with Environmental Administrator to obtain signature in support of the scheduled Final Design Production Date.

Maintains project file information and inputs project information into FDOT databases. Provides reviews of draft and routed correspondence. Tracks and reports on usage of district programmed environmental funds. Provides input to Work Program development process as needed. Responds to inquiries from other agencies and the public including Public Records Requests or other correspondence coming through FDOT Tracker as assigned.

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

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of the DOT, transportation, or related project development, NEPA and linking planning and environmental review processes.
• Knowledge of contract management practices.
• Knowledge of project management practices.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, permit compliance, and wetland mitigation requirements for transportation projects.

Skills:

• Skilled at managing multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
• Skilled in critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving.

Abilities:

• Ability to read and interpret 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 prepare for and conduct training.
• Ability to manage consultant tasks and review progress reports.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and interpret data.
• Ability to Supervise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six 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. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a field listed above can substitute four years of experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental sciences or engineering or transportation can substitute for six years of the required experience.  

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.