ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37001609

Requisition No: 857906 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37001609

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001609 

Salary:  $53,580.60 

Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37001609

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Environmental Specialist III in the Mitigation Banking Program.
• This role is important to the agency’s work as it ensures the integrity of wetland mitigation provided through mitigation bank credits.
• The position is located in the Office of Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination, in the Division of Water Resource Management.
• This is an intermediate level position performing a range of assignments independently under limited supervision. Responsible for the coordination, review, and processing of mitigation banks and Regional Offsite Mitigation Area (ROMAs) that are assigned to the program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with coworkers and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to follow verbal & written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team to solve problems.
• Report writing and computer skills required;
• Ability to work effectively & accurately while under deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize extensive workload & maintain organized records.
• Ability to evaluate complex interrelationships.
• Knowledge of habitat management, restoration, and/or habitat rehabilitation techniques.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret technical data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Skilled in observing and reporting topographical and biological field conditions.
• Knowledge of biological functions related to Florida ecosystems.
• Ability to perform field inspections.
• Ability to work extended hours, and endure physically demanding field inspections, including but not limited to traversing difficult upland/wetland terrain and freshwater/marine ecosystems.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of experience OR any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting for a total 6-years of related professional experience. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel extensively throughout Florida to perform field inspections

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:

A bachelor’s degree in environmental science or one of the natural sciences and 2-years of related professional experience; OR any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting for a total 6-years of related professional experience.

Pay:

Salary: $53,580.60

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. 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.