ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 55011817

Requisition No: 855658 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 55011817

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 55011817 

Salary:  $53,297.51 - $68,973.25 

Posting Closing Date: 07/16/2025 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

601 /PLANNING & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE/ENVIRONMENT

  OPEN COMPETITIVE

CAREER SERVICE

CONTACT PERSON:  Victoria Vogt

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (305) 470-5420

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Victoria.Vogt@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,049.90 -  $2,652.82 biweekly range / $53,297.51 - $68,973.25 annual range

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 III

 District Six Planning & Environmental Mgmt Office/Environment

This position will fulfill the mission of the Florida Department of Transportation by conducting environmental impact reviews and ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. It will contribute to the successful delivery of transportation projects by preparing NEPA and PD&E documentation, coordinating environmental review processes, and analyzing data through field reviews and GIS systems. The position will also manage consultant activities, support agency coordination and public involvement, and provide environmental input throughout project development. By integrating environmental considerations into project planning and design, this role helps FDOT deliver efficient, responsible, and sustainable infrastructure improvements.

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:

 Transportation Development Division

 FDOT District Six Headquarters 1000 NW 111th Avenue, Miami, FL 33172

Annual Salary Range:

$53,297.51 - $68,973.25

A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) additive in the amount of $1,976.00 will be added to the annual salary.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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, primarily for lower level classes of action or less complex projects. Supports environmental review and documentation preparation for higher level of classes of action. 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.

Independently reviews construction plans for low to midrange complexity roadway projects and supports review of high complexity projects. 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 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. Assists with environmental agency coordination and public involvement support on the projects. Coordinates with engineers, project managers, other environmental specialists and consultants.

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 Administrator to obtain signature in support of the scheduled Final Design Production Date. Maintains project file information and inputs project information into 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 FDOT Tracker as assigned.

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

Knowledge of:

• DOT transportation or related project development, NEPA and lining planning and environmental review processes.
• Contract Management practices.
• Project Management practices.
• Ecology, Flora and Fauna.

Skills in:

• Managing multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.

Ability to:

• To think critically and problem solve.
• Read and interpret Construction plans.
• Use computer programs including database and GIS systems.
• To deal with the public in a courteous manner.
• Plan, organize and complete assignments.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Collect, evaluate and interpret data.

Licensure/Registration/Certification Requirements:

• Not applicable.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

• During a declared emergency event, the incumbent will be required to assist the District as needed.
• Some Out-of-Town travel with overnight stays, occasional evening work, and attendance at Public Hearings and Workshops, may be required.
• Outdoor activity (field work) will be required, while on-duty status.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 6 years of professional or non-professional experience in transportation, natural, physical, social, or environmental science; archeology or cultural resources; environmental or civil engineering to which position is assigned or Registration as a Professional Engineer or Landscape Architect and 2 years of professional or non-professional experience (including internships and co-ops) as listed above. Post-secondary education can substitute on a year for year basis for 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.