ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011055

Requisition No: 883260 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011055

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011055 

Salary:  $3,602.50 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2026 

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Environmental Specialist I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level position designed to provide foundational support for activities associated with implementing the state’s Total Maximum Daily Load/Watershed Management Program. This program relies on partnerships and close coordination with managers and technical staff of the Program; Division; Department; Water Management Districts; local, state, regional and federal agencies; the public, and the regulated community. This responsibility requires extensive public contact and creating effective working partnerships with watershed stakeholders.

Basin Management Action Plan (BMAP) Support: Provide technical support for the development and implementation of BMAPs by assisting senior Program staff with the collection and organization of data; produce preliminary drafts of reports, maps, and tables while facilitating the logistics of public meetings through the creation of agendas, background papers, and presentation materials. This position serves as a professional training ground for learning to interpret complex aquatic ecosystem data.

Stakeholder Involvement and Coordination: Assist senior Program staff in coordinating activities with stakeholders, including meetings or gathering data. Develop maps, tables, calendars, templates, and other documents to strengthen stakeholder support and participation in plan development and other stakeholder processes. Provide support for the preparation of informational materials for use by the public and internally.

Plan Monitoring and Reporting: Provide support to senior Program staff with drafting summary progress reports and other information for Program and Division managers on actions identified in approved BMAPs and related plans. Work with senior Program staff for meetings and other communications with stakeholders and Department staff on the status of actions identified in BMAPs, on water quality results, and on the status of other environmental responses to BMAP implementation. Provide support to senior Program staff to ensure that BMAP implementation meetings and reporting requirements are carried out as identified and scheduled in adopted BMAPs.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Basic knowledge of principles of surface and groundwater hydrology.

Basic knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.

Ability in using ESRI GIS software, MS-Office, and various modeling tools.

Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and as part of team.

Ability to work well under pressure.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, or computer science. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, or computer science may be used as an alternative for the required four 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:

Insert preferred experience, training, education, and licensure or certification.

Pay:

$3,602.50/month

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• 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.

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.