ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64084255

Requisition No: 866132 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64084255

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084255 

Salary:  $47,668.01 - $53,860.42 

Posting Closing Date: 12/12/2025 

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INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY:
Applicants accepted only from current Department of Health employees (includes OPS, Career Service, SES, and SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

This is a highly specialized, independent, professional position that will require advanced knowledge in the management, inspection, and experience in environmental regulation of petroleum storage tank facilities within a regional area.  Incumbent independently conducts an environmental program within Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, and Bay Counties that will include the preparation of reports from the FDEP FIRST system and training of new inspectors. Travel may be required.

Inspects petroleum storage tank facilities for compliance with corresponding rules and regulation.  Preparation of letters of noncompliance related to the enforcement of Chapter 62-761 and 62-762 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) to ensure compliance with Florida’s petroleum storage tank rules and current FDEP contract requirements.

Lead inspector for the Escambia County office in the Petroleum Storage Tank Program.  This position will train all new inspectors in the Petroleum Storage Tank Program. The lead inspector for the Florida Inspection Reporting of Storage Tanks (FIRST) field inspection system, lead inspector for Toughbook issues and will coordinate special projects as assigned by the Petroleum Storage Tank Program Supervisor for petroleum storage tank issues.

Provides technical assistance to owners and operators of petroleum storage facilities, consultants, regulators, and the general public.

Provides reports as required by the current FDEP contract and as delegated by the Petroleum Storage Tank Program Supervisor.  

Coordinates petroleum storage tank program activities within an assigned district with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency and other groups when necessary.

Coordinates inspections with Pollutant Storage System Contractors and ensures proper construction of new and upgraded storage tanks and closures of storage tanks at regulated facilities.  Performs related work as required.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s (FDEP) Storage Tank Program. Knowledge of Chapter 62-761 and Chapter 62-762, F.A.C. Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite computer programs. Skilled in utilizing FDEP’s Florida Inspection Report Storage Tanks (FIRST) application. Ability to use FDEP’s issued Toughbook. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals and coworkers. Ability to understand and apply appropriate rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple tasks in a team environment to meet strict deadlines and time demands. Ability to attend statewide meetings and training sessions. Ability to identify and resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural science or engineering with training in petroleum related subject matter. Must have experience related to inspecting petroleum underground and aboveground storage tank systems. Must be able to obtain 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER CFR1910.120 certification with 6 months of hire. Employee must have a current valid driver’s license and attend the mandatory Defensive Driving Class. Other job-related requirements for this position.

This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of this position includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. May be required to use personal vehicle for work-related duties. Two years’ experience working in the Petroleum Compliance section of Environmental Health as an Environmental Specialist II.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1300 West Gregory Street
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);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

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.