ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37021027

Requisition No: 868961 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37021027

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021027 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $47,350.08 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37021027

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This Environmental Specialist II position performs intermediate professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Waste Management’s Solid Waste Section located in Tallahassee, Florida. This ideal candidate will possess discipline specific knowledge, leadership and technical skills to promote the sustainability, implementation and efficiency of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations related to grease waste and solid waste management.

• Assists in the development and management of the Division of Waste Management’s statewide environmental waste permitting and compliance assistance programs.
• Promotes department efforts encouraging permitting and compliance by regulated entities with grease and solid waste regulations.
• Provides technical support to District grease and solid waste programs, implementing training programs and outreach material supporting the permitting and compliance assistance programs.
• Assists in reviewing and maintaining permit documents, management reports and compliance reviews as directed to ensure districts meet annual level of service commitments and priorities. 
• Provides support for district permitting compliance assistance and outreach efforts.
• Provides technical assistance to regulated industries, districts, local governments, and others on grease and solid waste management regulatory requirements. 
• Track and analyze compliance and enforcement activities.
• Other duties may include gathering and management of data, preparing information for reports or presentations, or other grease and solid waste related tasks.
• Performs other duties as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal waste regulations.
• Demonstrated skill using spreadsheets for data analysis.
• Skill in using Microsoft applications, Adobe suites, and database management tools.
• Ability in effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide guidance to district staff with primary program area on moderately to complex projects or policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences 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.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel is required.

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:

• One year of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.  
• Knowledge of state and federal waste regulations.
• Demonstrated skill using spreadsheets for data analysis.
• Skill in using Microsoft applications, Adobe suites, and database management tools.
• Ability in effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide guidance to district staff with primary program area on moderately to complex projects or policies.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $47,350.08

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.