ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020016

Requisition No: 856131 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020016

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020016 

Salary:  $42,230 

Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

37020016

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level technical professional position in the Department’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program working on Multi-Sector Generic Permits, No Exposure Exclusions and the Construction Generic Permit. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Review applications for completeness: data entry into Department databases, generate requests for additional information, generate acknowledgement letters.
• Correspond with permittees for the collection or distribution of information relevant to the NPDES permits and the application process.
• Provide Quality Assurance review of notices processed by other Notices Center staff.
• Sort and scan incoming mail and assign notices for processing.
• Process and enter permit fee checks into the Department’s financial database; assist with pending refunds and payments unallocated.
• Enter documents into the Department’s electronic document management system (Oculus).
• Provide technical assistance (e.g. rule interpretation, permit determination on applicability) to the regulated community, Department staff, other agencies and the public on regulation under the NPDES Stormwater Program.
• Fulfill public records requests in a timely fashion.
• Rulemaking support; assist in analytic reviews, interpretation and making recommendations to the State’s stormwater generic permits to be consistent with adopted Federal rules. Assist in organizing meetings and documenting workflow, DEP District staff and the compliance program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and skill in the use of computers and software programs utilized for word processing, database management and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret  technical data.
• Ability to prepare reports.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Drivers License
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience.  Post-secondary degrees 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.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Pay:

42,230.00

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;
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• 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.