ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011106

Requisition No: 860872 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011106

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011106 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $53,580.60 

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011106

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a second level intermediate environmental professional position reporting to the Environmental Administrator. The employee in this position is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.  The employee in this position will be responsible for implementation of portions of the Petroleum Restoration Program.  Travel to county offices may be necessary.  The duties of the position are as follows:

• Assists in the administration and oversight of specific Local Programs (Contracted Entities) where a higher level of review is required.
• Reviews assigned Contracted Entities contract work products for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance and procedures. 
• Serves as Department’s liaison with assigned Contracted Entities contract offices by providing ongoing guidance, clarification, updates and training regarding the Petroleum Restoration Program.
• Monitors and track performance of assigned Contracted Entities.
• Conducts evaluations of Contracted Entities through administrative auditing and data analysis.
• Ensures that Contracted Entities are reviewing and processing reports, scopes of work, task assignments and other necessary documents within established time constraints and ensure that STCM and OCULUS are updated appropriately.
• Responds to requests from government, private firms, and the public concerning program/project activities.
• Assists in the preparation of annual Local Program reconciliation of previous year local program task assignments, verifying sites that were worked on, levels of effort for the sites and payments made to local programs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled in using personal computers for word processing and/or data analysis.
• The ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals
• The ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• The ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• The ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.
• The ability to provide guidance to contracted staff within the petroleum program on complex projects or policies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable experience in engineering, environmental science or natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees 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 four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel is required.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Two years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience. 

Pay:

Annual 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 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.

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.