ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020727

Requisition No: 875351 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020727

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020727 

Salary:  4,465.05 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Specialist III, position number 37020727, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Biology Program in Tallahassee. This position will act as the technical coordinator for the Bench analysts responsible for analyzing environmental samples for microbiology and chlorophyll analysis. Responsibilities include microbiology and chlorophyll analysis, uploading and authorizing data, training staff, maintaining QC records, and serving as a technical lead on special studies, audit preparation, and method development. This work provides the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in biological research, analysis or testing.
• Knowledge of microbiology, particularly regarding environmental factors.
• Knowledge of biological and laboratory QA/QC principals and methods.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to biological sciences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively complex technical information, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate other staff members and organize workload efficiently.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure timely completion of multiple concurrent assignments.
• Ability to review work for accuracy and quality of content.
• Ability to work at counter height for long stretches of time with periods of frequent movement about the laboratory.
• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least six (6) years of verifiable, related experience in one or more of the following fields: engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, computer science, or public health. A post-secondary degree in any of these fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis. Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.

Other job requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Occasional Travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of experience with a NELAP accredited laboratory.

Pay:

$4,465.05 per month

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.

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.