ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020511

Requisition No: 870794 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020511

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020511 

Salary:  $45,290.04 

Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026 

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

**Internal Agency Only**

This position is located in Pensacola, FL.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is intermediate first level environmental professional work performing studies, research, application/project reviews, site inspections or surveys; conducting project and program evaluations and coordinating these with the department and other state, or federal agencies or interstate groups; assisting with the development and implementation of a statewide environmental program including compliance and enforcement in the Cleanup section of the Permitting program.

Duties include:

• Responsible for evaluating impacts of projects and activities provided in geologic, engineering, and hydro geologic assessment plans and reports, monitoring plans and data, and other documentation that has been submitted for public record involving the District's Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Cleanup and Petroleum Storage Sections.
• Develops, prepares, and presents technical reports to various district supervisors.
• Coordinates and tracks the progress of technical reviews tasked to Bureau of Waste Cleanup for the Northwest District projects.
• Responsible for effectively communicating technical issues and providing technical assistance for the water quality aspects of the waste management programs authorized by Chapter 376 and 403, Florida Statutes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains databases for tracking assigned projects.
• Corresponds with site owners to assure that required or agreed upon dates are met and meets with site owners to educate and assist with compliance.
• Prepares draft case reports, enforcement documents and correspondence or letter responses for various District supervisors.
• Responsible for a broad range of State and Federal Regulations, for determination of regulatory statutes and coordination of compliance and enforcement issues for sites with potential or demonstrated ground water, surface water or soil contamination.
• Represents the Department in meetings involving technical soil and water quality issues for the District's Waste Management Program.
• Conducts field reconnaissance and site surveys.
• The position requires that the incumbent to have 24 hours of safety training as required by OSHA 1910.120(E) and subsequent annual 8- hour refresher training.
• Occasionally participates in training workshops and courses related to ground water management and protection issues and policies.

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. Skill in collecting, recording, and/or analyzing/evaluating scientific data relating to contamination assessment, remediation, monitoring, and site closure.
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 effectively 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:

• Valid Driver License.
• Ability to travel as needed 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 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.
• Requires OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER to be completed within 1 year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter.
• 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 - $45,290.04

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.

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.