ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011538

Requisition No: 856220 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011538

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011538 

Salary:  Annually $43,259 - $45,259 (Commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST l

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Ft Myers, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level independent technical environmental position in the Division of Air Resource Management (DARM) that reports directly to the Environmental Administrator of the Field Operations Section in the Office of Air Monitoring (OAM). This position operates and maintains low complexity ambient air monitoring sites and collects legally defensible data in the Lee Island Coast Territory area. It may also assist in the operation, setup, and repair of air monitoring equipment in other areas of the state.  This position is expected to collaborate on new ideas for doing business, evaluate issues, and assist in making recommendations to improve operational efficiency.  This position requires being a team player, displaying a cooperative attitude, being familiar with requirements in current air monitoring quality assurance documentation, and achieving goals identified as critical to the Division’s operational strategy.

Field Duties: Makes routine visits to the sites, as needed, to include: maintenance of the site and instrument logs and preventive maintenance schedules; performs sample filter checking/changing; calibrates the instruments as required; performs routine quality control checks on the instruments as required; performs specified preventive maintenance operations; performs minor repairs to air monitoring sites, performs siting reviews, and equipment; and informs supervisor of any issues that might result in data loss or completeness issues.  Notifies supervisor of any unusual issues.

Data Collection: Polls the sites daily and reviews the report displaying hourly data, previous night’s automatic calibration report and power failure report to confirm satisfactory operation.  Takes corrective action if any problems are detected in the daily polling.  Reviews polled data to ensure the sites were polled and data are stored locally.  Tracks questionable or lost data.

Data Review: Participate in performance and systems audits, conduct software/hardware enhancement analysis, and prepare monthly and quarterly data reports, as needed. 

Site Maintenance: Maintains and checks the site heating/cooling system operation to include cleaning and replacing of filters, maintain grounds around the air monitoring shelter, keeps shelter interior clean, and maintains and cleans the sample manifolds.

Performs other duties and assignments as requested by the Section Administrator or a designee.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting of micro-electronics, pneumatic, electro-mechanical, and test equipment

Knowledge of scientific concepts, terminology, and principles

Skilled in installing, operating, calibrating, repairing, and maintaining a variety of scientific measuring devices, mechanical and electronic test equipment, analytical and meteorological instrumentation

Skilled in performing basic math calculations

Skilled in using a personal computer

Skilled in database programs and records management

Skilled in analyzing and interpreting technical data

Skilled in problem solving

Skilled in preparing technical reports and documents

Ability to read and accurately interpret technical manuals and procedures

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to be organized and detail oriented

Ability to independently plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments timely

Ability to understand, interpret and apply rules, policies and procedures in a reasonable manner

Ability to work well with others and contribute to the success of the organization

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to successfully interact with others in a tactful and courteous manner

Ability to operate a vehicle, safely and in compliance with traffic laws and regulations

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver License

Required to travel on state business

At least four years of verifiable related experience in the areas of Natural or Physical Science, or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural or Physical Science, or Engineering, may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

Salary Range Annually $43,259 - $45,259 (Commensurate based on experience)

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

The South District’s main office is in Fort Myers and is comprised of nine counties: Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Highlands, Hendry, Glades, Lee and Sarasota. The district covers a wide range of issues facing this region and the State of Florida, from mangroves to hazardous waste.

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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.