ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020076

Requisition No: 876416 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020076

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020076 

Salary:  $3,945.84/Monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Specialist II, position number 37020076, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Biology Program in Tallahassee. This position provides analytical support in the Bench Biology laboratory and independently performs preparation and analysis of environmental samples for microbiological and chlorophyll analyses in support of environmental monitoring and protection efforts for the State of Florida.

Assists analysts with laboratory operations under guidance of the Environmental Supervisor and senior staff, including training in chlorophyll and microbiological preparation and analysis techniques, quality control procedures, and laboratory maintenance. Achieves and maintains Demonstration of Capability (DOC) requirements for bench biology tests. Reviews and maintains laboratory records including logbooks, bench sheets, quality control charts, maintenance records, and data files.  Assists in review and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance requirements.

Prepares reagents, standards, and media for sample analysis, including quality control of prepared materials and laboratory supplies. Orders and maintains laboratory supplies and inventory for operational efficiency and maintains communication with suppliers as needed.

Uploads, verifies, and authorizes laboratory data for bench biology tests. Performs instrument cleaning, maintenance, and calibration and supports preventative maintenance tracking, troubleshooting of equipment performance issues, and repair scheduling. Cleans and organizes laboratory workspaces, glassware, and sample containers.

Records and distributes meeting notes, training notes, and support documents as needed. Duties may fluctuate depending on laboratory workload.

Performs other work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of general biology and microbiology.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences.
• Skill in the use of computers including Microsoft Office software, internet resources, or other computer programs.
• Skill in the use of scientific laboratory equipment. 
• Ability to participate in sampling for special studies.
• Ability to use Quality Control measures to evaluate accuracy, precision and efficiency of biological methods and ensure high quality data.               
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to biological sciences.
• Ability to use laboratory personal protective equipment and work with acids, acetone, and other chemicals.
• Ability to determine workload priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. 
• Ability to think and work independently and to work well in a group.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work at counter height for long stretches of time with periods of frequent movement about the laboratory.
• Ability to work weekends holidays, and extra daily hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of verifiable related experience in one or more of the following fields: engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, computer science, or public health. A post-secondary degree in any of these fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.

Other job requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Occasional Travel

Pay:

$3,945.84 per 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.