ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37011296

Requisition No: 867341 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37011296

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011296 

Salary:  $45,290.16 

Posting Closing Date: 01/09/2026 

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Environmental Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District

This position is located in Pensacola, FL.

**Internal Agency Only**

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is first level intermediate professional work performing scientific tasks under limited supervision. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles. Duties include:

Permitting:

• Reviews and evaluates ERP applications submitted under Florida Administrative Codes and Statues.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments of specifically assigned projects and prepare a report/or permit application appraisal on each proposed project.
• Conducts wetland delineation determinations using methodology outlined in FAC 62-340 for the ERP and State 404 program as Certified Wetland Evaluator.
• Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding the program's permitting process and wetland issues.
• Draft permits to include specific conditions and prepares appropriate documents to authorize use of state-owned lands.
• Conducts pre-application meetings with applicants, engineers, and consultants.
• Counsel stakeholders, explaining the jurisdictional responsibilities and procedures of the agency.
• Handles general inquiries concerning permitting requirements and sovereign authorizations to the public, applicants and consultants, governmental consultants, and other parties as necessary.

Data Entry:

• Performs and coordinates accurate data entry into the appropriate Department computer databases and ensures entry of documents in Oculus.

Training and Safety:

• Understand the basics of rules, exemptions, permits and permit conditions and their applicability within assigned program areas.
• Participate in safety events, job shadowing with peer inspectors and subject matter experts, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management.
• Gains the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated sites/facilities and to become knowledgeable within assigned program areas.
• Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property.
• Attend workshops and training, as required.
• Pass the DEP approved training course and have prior approval to snorkel for the Department. Snorkel as needed. Adhere to the DEP Snorkeling Policy and Directive 710.

Performs other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
2. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
3. Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
4. Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
5. Ability to identify soils, plants and wildlife in aquatic and wetland ecosystems found in Florida.
6. Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
7. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
8. Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
9. Ability to communicate and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
10. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
11. Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
12. Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
13. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
14. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
15. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.

Minimum Qualifications:

9. • Valid Driver License
   • Ability to travel, including some overnight.
   • At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 5 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.
   • Must obtain DEP’s Certified Wetland Evaluator training within 1 year, if not already certified
   • Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:
Annual salary - $45,290.16

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 Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 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. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in Pensacola located downtown at 160 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL., 32502.

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 more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.