ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010937

Requisition No: 878485 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010937

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010937 

Salary:  Salary Range Annually $50,500 - $52,500 (Commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/24/2026 

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Environmental Specialist ll

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate level position.  The primary responsibility of this position is to assist in the development, reform, and implementation of the state laws and rules that address air quality.

RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND INTERPRETATION

Performs detailed research, analysis, and interpretation of matters related to the Division’s regulatory reform and legislative coordination efforts and associated administrative activities, including: the substantive and procedural requirements and effects of existing and proposed federal and state air quality laws and regulations; variances from state requirements; the cost to implement existing and proposed federal and state air quality laws and regulations; the function, cost, and availability of air pollution control equipment; the function and operation of various regulated sources of air emissions; and data related to Florida’s air emission sources and their environmental impacts (e.g., emissions inventory data; monitoring data; meteorological and atmospheric science-related data, and air quality modeling assumptions and outputs). Applies a scientific understanding of data and analytical methods to assignments pertaining to the implementation of the United States Clean Air Act in the State of Florida and associated administrative tasks.

Contributes to the drafting of a variety of documents related to the Division’s regulatory reform and legislative coordination efforts, including: legislative analyses; proposed rule language; rulemaking-related documents and correspondence; technical reports and analyses that involve scientific, economic, and administrative components; comments to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concerning proposed regulations; proposals to revise the Florida State Implementation Plan (SIP); press releases; public education documents; internal research memoranda; regulatory timelines; variances from state requirements; and internal process manuals.

SUPPORT

Conducts rulemaking and assists in the preparation and administration of formal briefings, public meetings, workshops, or hearings on proposed rules and proposed revisions to Florida’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) under the United States Clean Air Act.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the rules of grammar, punctuation, and elements of style

Knowledge of spreadsheet and data management software applications and related data management processes

Knowledge of the state and federal administrative procedures as related to air regulation

Skilled in research, analysis, and interpretation of data

Skilled in the written conveyance of technical and complex information in a variety of contexts (e.g., reports, press releases, internal memoranda, etc.) with proper usage of grammar, punctuation, and syntax

Skilled in operating personal computers and software, including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications, and cloud-based applications associated with information management

Ability to understand the United States Clean Air Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder

Ability to understand, process and convey highly technical and complex information involving law, science, economics, and administrative procedures as related to the regulation of sources of air pollution control, air emissions source causes of air pollution (natural and manmade) and their environmental impacts of air pollution, and meteorological and atmospheric science

Ability to understand the function of the machines, devices, systems, materials and processes that result in or are associated with air emissions

Ability to independently manage a diverse workload (i.e., “multi-task”)  

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments 

Ability to work both independently and as a team member in both leadership and support capacities

Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the regulated community and public

Ability to conduct proposed rulemaking or SIP hearings or workshops both in person and remotely (via the use of remote meeting software)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Travel on state business
• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited university or college with a degree in the field of natural science, information science or technology, engineering, meteorology, or atmospheric science and at least one year of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 5 years.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge and/or experience in project coordination and/or the use of project tracking tools

Knowledge and/or experience with rulemaking processes and procedures in the State of Florida

Knowledge and/or familiarity with any state or federal environmental, health, or safety-related regulatory programs

Knowledge and/or experience researching or organizing information on subjects relating to the natural or physical sciences, engineering, regulatory law, or administrative law

Pay:

Salary Range Annually $50,500 - $52,500 (Commensurate based on experience)

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.

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.