ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020895

Requisition No: 863846 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020895

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020895 

Salary:  $53,530.60 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/31/2025 

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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:

This Environmental Specialist III position is part of the Florida Geological Survey’s Geologic Sample Acquisition and Management (GSAM) section involved in the FGS’s Florida Geological Survey Mapping Initiative (FGSMI). Fieldwork will be a major component of this position’s duties including conducting fieldwork, recording observations, sampling outcrops and exposures, collecting core samples, geophysical data collection, and borehole geophysical log processing. You will use the knowledge gained through fieldwork, examination of geologic samples, and geophysical data interpretation to complete new geologic maps. Most importantly, the work that this position will be involved with will help the FGS construct a better geologic understanding of the state of Florida as well as similar geologic environments in our natural world.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and techniques of geological research and mapping.

Knowledge of procedures, equipment and materials used in laboratory testing and analysis.

Knowledge of Florida’s lithostratigraphy.

Skilled in the methods of geological data collection.

Skilled in organizing work details and prioritizing workload.

Skilled in the use of the Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and GIS software.

Ability to learn field operation of borehole geophysical system and data processing software.

Ability to learn new software including but not limited to WellCAD, Neuralog, and GEODES.

Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to maintain laboratory documentation data, use lab equipment and materials, and perform laboratory tests and analyses.

Ability to travel and work asymmetric work week (8/6).

Ability to properly handle and box core samples.

Ability to lift core boxes and drilling materials weighing 50 pounds or more.

Ability to operate or learn to operate a direct-push drill rig.

Ability to operate or learn to operate a forklift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in Geology.  Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver’s License
• This is a medically monitored position.

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.  

Pay:

The salary for this position is $53,530.60

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 ening, 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.