ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37021050 1
Requisition No: 856300
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37021050 1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37021050
Salary: $52,530.00
Posting Closing Date: 07/23/2025
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Environmental Specialist III - 37021050
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection
Resilient Florida Program
OPEN COMPETITIVE
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This intermediate environmental position will support the Resilient Florida Program; requires a broad working knowledge of resilience planning, engineering, and environmental science and provides grant and technical assistance for planning, funding, permitting, and the monitoring of resilience adaptation projects. This position requires effective communication and coordination with staff, grant applicants, regional planners, local, state, and federal governmental agencies, and other departmental entities in pursuit of the overall mission to improve resilience to climate change a sea level rise for the state’s regionally significant assets. The position also coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Department in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the environment and natural resources of Florida. The position develops and maintains knowledge, skills and abilities in resilience or engineering; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373, 380, and 403, Florida Statutes.
Utilizing knowledge of the Statutes and Regulations governing the Florida Resilient Program the incumbent will do the following:
- Utilizes knowledge, skills and abilities in resilience planning or engineering; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes to perform duties of this position.
- Assist in the development and implementation of statewide measures to assist communities in completing vulnerability assessments and implementing adaptation projects.
- Independently manage grant agreements and projects, which include coordinating the review, processing, and approvals of all administrative and technical aspects of the assigned project.
- Coordinate directly with other DEP staff including grant and project managers and local authorities including grantees and their representatives to facilitate successful completion of projects.
- Assist with technical reviews of grant applications, grant workplans, quarterly progress reports, grant task deliverables, resilience related monitoring data and other documents, as assigned.
- Assist with fiscal and contractual responsibilities of assigned projects.
- Represent the Florida Resilient Program in multidisciplinary meetings and discussions related to projects and policy issues.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with grantees including local governments and other entities.
- Assists in development and review of grant and project data products used to analyze program information and streamline processes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of resilience planning, coastal management and environmental restoration
- Knowledge of terminology, techniques and principles of resilience planning, coastal management and environmental restoration
- Knowledge of contract and grant management or other fiscal and procurement processes.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to assigned projects
- Skilled in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
- Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of administrative and project management principles and practices
- Skilled at planning, organizing, and coordinating work priorities and managing time efficiently
- Skilled in the use of current scan, print, fax, and other forms of electronic communication and data management equipment
- Skilled (high proficiency) in the use of current personal computers and applications, particularly the entire Microsoft Office Suite
- Skills in typing words and numbers into spreadsheets, presentations, electronic documents, etc.
- Ability to consistently demonstrate positive and effective teamwork
- Ability to correctly determine work priorities and ensure timely completion of work, projects, and assignments with minimal errors
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and utilize problem-solving techniques
- Ability to consistently demonstrate participation and facilitation in professional and effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to organize and plan program activities
- Knowledge of OCULUS, Salesforce, and other document management systems both electronic and manual
- Knowledge of database management practices
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least seven years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required seven years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
- Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
- Maintain a valid driver license.
- Travel.
Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.
Pay:
$52,530.00
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.
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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
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
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
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.
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee