ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020174

Requisition No: 849756 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020174

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020174 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $52,530.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37020174

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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:

The Environmental Specialist III performs professional work for the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) under the direction of the Environmental Administrator.  The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to actively monitor, and support assigned contracted local programs.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Specialist III supports state and county governments to perform site management for cleanup of petroleum contamination.

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: $52,530.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This is a professional environmental 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 Standard of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general order 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 office may be necessary on occasion.  The duties of the position are as follows:

• Serves as Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) liaison with Local Program contract offices and assist in the administration and oversight of specific Local Programs (Contract Entities), where a higher level of review is required. Review assigned Contracted Entities contract work products for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance and procedures.   Serve as Department’s liaison with assigned Contracted Entities contract offices by providing ongoing guidance, clarification, updates, and training regarding PRP.  Monitor and track performance of assigned Contracted Entities through administrative auditing and data analysis.  Ensure that Contracted Entities are reviewing and processing reports, scopes of work, task assignments and other necessary documents within established time constraints and ensure the STCM and OCULUS are updated appropriately.

• Responds to request from government, private firms, and the public concerning program/project activities.

• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in using personal computers for word processing and/or data analysis.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues both verbally and in writing. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals. 
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload. 
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. 
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to maintain a driver’s license
• Ability to provide guidance to contracted staff within the petroleum program on complex issues
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

• Travel is required.

• Valid Driver License.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: 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.  

Contact Information:

Billy Hessman, Environmental Administrator

Petroleum Restoration Program

Petroleum Non-ATC Contracts

Email: Billy.Hessman@FloridaDEP.gov

Phone No. 850-245-8972

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

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.