ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37021052

Requisition No: 859516 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37021052

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021052 

Salary:  $47,350.08 

Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II - 37021052

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Grant Management Section

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate level environmental position. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

Utilizing knowledge of the Statues and Regulations governing the Resilient Florida Program this position will:

Assist in the development and implementation of statewide measures to assist communities in completing vulnerability assessments and implementing adaptation projects. This will require conducting research to identify compliance actions required to meet the statues and regulations for the Resilient Florida Program.

Serves as an environmental program grant manager for assigned grants and assists other project and grant managers for the Resilient Florida Program grant agreements for the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection. Coordinates directly with other DEP staff, state and federal agencies, and local authorities to facilitate successful completion of grants to comply with statues and regulations. Coordinates and reports on status of grants and projects through all phases including completion. Assists team leader with grants assigned. Coordinates and assists with the review, approvals, and processing of administrative and technical aspects of assigned grants. Prepare and compile grant documents in accordance with the State of Florida, Department and Resilient Florida Program. Monitor project progress, coordinating with grantees and contractors, reviewing deliverables in accordance with Program Statute and the project scope of work, completing required grant and expenditure documents, and providing reports, as required.

Assist with the development and management of the Program grants database, templates, reports, and processes.

The position also coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Department in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the environment and natural resources of Florida.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of grant and contract best management practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. 
• Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices.
• Knowledge of terminology, techniques, and principles of environmental resource management.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to collect, compile, organize, and analyze data.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements. 
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities. 
• Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities. 
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to achieve and maintain certification as a Florida Certified Contract Manager.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver license.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification or ability to obtain within one (1) year of hire.
• At least six 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.
• A valid driver license.

Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.

Pay:

$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 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.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

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 for 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.