Environmental Specialist III - Training Specialist

Requisition No: 874159 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Environmental Specialist III - Training Specialist

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000450 

Salary:  $47,668.01 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000450

WORK LOCATION:  ST. AUGUSTINE, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.
6. Must be able to obtain a completion of a favorable National Agency Check background investigation clearance.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
• Seven (7) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience as an Environmental Specialist or related field.
• Completed Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Hazardous Waste Certification within the past year or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Completed Department of Transportation Hazardous Waste Certification within the past three years or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Education in Physical or Natural Sciences may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be willing to travel 40% of the time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the Environmental Training Specialist for Florida Army National Guard.
• Conduct in-person, two-day Environmental Officer Training sessions at locations across the state of Florida.
• Conduct on-site training sessions for maintenance personnel at aviation and vehicle maintenance facilities throughout the state of Florida including hands on site assessments to allow for application of training.
• Regularly review facilities across the state by conducting on-site walkthrough assessments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Complete remedial and on-the-job training with facility staff as needed.
• Manage online refresher training resources and platform, including updating content, responding to inquiries, tracking completion, and ensuring compliance.
• Plan and prepare an annual schedule of training sessions each fiscal year to meet facility and compliance needs, including determining dates and locations, securing rooms, and communicating training offerings.
• Manage all logistical aspects of training, including invitations, confirming attendees, confirming rooms, room set-up, IT set-up, communication, etc.
• Prepare training materials prior to each session, including ensuring slides are up to date, printing participant packets and handouts, and preparing equipment to be used in the training session. Maintain stock of training equipment and reorder as necessary.
• Regularly review and remain up to date with environmental rules and regulations to ensure accuracy of training.
• Review inspection deficiencies to identify trends and provide training enhancements to support the efficiency of Environmental Officers.
• Maintain clear records of training activity, findings, and other documentation required for audit purposes.
• Field questions and concerns from stakeholders regarding environmental training, including Environmental Officers, environmental staff, Department of Environmental Protection, and others.
• Work with the Environmental Compliance Manager to support the initial, ongoing, and remedial training of environmental staff, as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations (e.g., U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Department of Environmental Protection, National Guard Bureau, etc.)
• Knowledge of hazardous waste management practices, including proper handling, storage, and disposal.
• Knowledge of underground and aboveground storage tank compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements for maintenance shops and aviation facilities.
• Skill in developing and delivering effective environmental training programs for adult learners.
• Skill in public speaking and facilitating in-person training sessions across varying audiences.
• Skill in interpreting and applying environmental regulations to real-world facility operations.
• Skill in conducting environmental compliance inspections and identifying deficiencies.
• Skill in analyzing inspection findings and translating them into targeted training improvements.
• Skill in planning and coordinating statewide training schedules and logistics.
• Skill in written and verbal communication, including providing clear technical guidance to stakeholders.
• Ability travel statewide and overnight and independently manage on-site training and assessments.
• Ability to maintain up-to-date knowledge of evolving environmental regulations and integrate changes into training.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with Environmental Officers, Regional Environmental Specialists, military personnel, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to use personal computers. 
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs. 
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes. 
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle, fork lift and lift 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

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

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

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 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.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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.