ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011191

Requisition No: 857707 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011191

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011191 

Salary:  $43,230.00/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011191

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This entry level position with the necessary knowledge, skills and ability to be trained, and under the section’s senior staff’ supervision, will oversee the performance of contamination assessment and remedial action activities by qualified cleanup contractors for state-funded petroleum cleanup projects. 

• Reviews site cleanup files and historic activities and expenditures, requests proposals for site-specific scopes of work, reviews contractor proposals for technical and administrative adequacy and conformance with applicable statutes, Department rules, procedures, and guidance. 
• Consults with the section’s licensed professionals, participate in the negotiations of all elements with contractors and prepares task assignments and Purchase Orders for necessary work in accordance with PRP standard operating procedures. 
• Performs on-site inspections, reviews contractor deliverables and technical reports, assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work and prepares change orders as required. 
• Coordinates with the section’s licensed professionals on necessary technical comments and approvals for all deliverables and prepares and sends correspondence. 
• Reviews, processes, and approves contractor invoices for completed work. 
• Indexes and/or inserts into the OCULUS electronic site file all site-specific correspondence generated or received, including required quality assurance verification. 
• Monitors the progress of the site assessment and rehabilitation activities occurring at site and the contractor’s efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost-effective and timely manner.
• Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries related to Petroleum Restoration Program.
• Assists the Team Administrator with special projects.
• Performs other related duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in using personal computers.           
• Ability to conduct site inspections. 
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to use and update the OCULUS, STCM and other PRP related databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals. 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate complex work assignments. 
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university 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.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

Salary: $43,230.00/annually 

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.

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.