ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020804

Requisition No: 847579 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020804

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020804 

Salary:  $46,350-$49,908 commensurate with experience 

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II 37020804

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

This is a professional environmental position in the Siting Coordination Office (SCO) in the Division of Water Resource Management. The position is primarily responsible for coordinating the interagency technical review and processing of power plant and transmission line project applications filed under the Siting Acts.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position works closely with all divisions in the Department, as well as other state and local agencies, to ensure Siting projects will comply with all applicable regulations.

How You Will Grow:

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 Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

Annual salary is $46,350-$49,908 commensurate with experience

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position will serve as the Environmental Specialist for the Siting Coordination Office by:

• Coordinating the review and evaluation of projects under Florida’s Siting Acts including site certifications, modifications, and post-certification amendments.
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to districts and other agencies, prospective applicants, consultants, and the general public on matters related to site certification projects or processes.
• Developing effective working relationship with primary facility contacts as well as District and agency staff to resolve outstanding issues and promoting program statewide consistency.
• Advising direct supervisor and providing suggestions for making final decisions on complex or controversial issues.
• Developing and presenting guidance documents and training presentations of Siting procedures.
• Preparing reports analyzing and describing proposed agency actions regarding impacts and recommendations for denial or approval of site certifications applications;
• Working closely with the Siting program attorney; and
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of biological systems, water quality, water supply, hydrology, air quality, waste management, and land use planning; computer systems and programs. 
• Skilled in understanding and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs; and analyzing and interpreting environmental data. 
• Ability to solve problems relating to environmental systems; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; communicate environmental management information effectively verbally and in writing; maintain confidentiality where appropriate; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; coordinate work efforts of many; be an effective, conscientious, and respectful team member.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the Power Plant Siting statutes and rules and their implementation.
• Experience with the rules and statutes governing the State’s siting and other regulatory programs.
• Experience with GIS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Required Qualifications:

A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences and 1-year of related professional experience OR 5-years of related professional experience can substitute.

A Valid Driver’s License and occasionally travel.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: Include the following language if position is designated as a Position of Special Trust.

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. “No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.”

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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

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.