ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002252

Requisition No: 857377 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002252

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002252 

Salary:  $3,546.80 monthly/ $42,561.60 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Panama City Beach, FL

Closing Date:08/15/2025

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, detail-oriented, team player to fill the position of Environmental Specialist II at the Florida Park Service District 1 Administrative Office.  The office is located in St. Andrews State Park in Panama City Beach, Florida. 

• The position focuses on natural community management, invasive species management and restoration and protection of natural communities. The selected applicant will fill the District Exotic Species Coordinator Role.
• Manages, in coordination with state and federal wildlife agencies, the district’s exotic and nuisance species control program. 
• Researches and coordinates information needed to plan for and develop programs for environmental restoration, the protection of listed species, fire management, unit management plans, as well as other natural and cultural resource management activities within District 1.
• Responsible for review and approval of district Research and Collection permits. 
• Serves as liaison between parks and mosquito control districts and is responsible for review of arthropod control plans.
• Plans, develops and implements exotics species control projects and activities in coordination with park managers and district staff.
• Attends approved professional meetings and symposia and publishes or presents material from research findings or projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• The terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences and data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Florida invasive plants and animals

SKILL IN:

• Habitat/natural community assessment and wildlife monitoring/surveys.

ABILITY TO:

• Collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data
• Prepare technical reports
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner
• Work independently and with others
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments independently and with others
• Utilize problem solving techniques.
• Utilize computer and related data analysis, organizational and ARC GIS mapping software.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience with the management of Natural resources, specifically Invasive plant and animal species.  Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, forestry, natural resources, or environmental studies may be used as an alternative for the required 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.

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to complete basic prescribed fire training including S130/S190/L180 and I-100

Pay:

Base salary $3,546.80 monthly/ $42,561.60 annually

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:

District 1 is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve parks in 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington. The district office is located in Panama City, FL, 32408 at St. Andrews State Park.

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;
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• 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.