ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37021150

Requisition No: 879594 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37021150

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021150 

Salary:  $53,580.60 

Posting Closing Date: 08/02/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37021150

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This intermediate environmentalposition will support the Florida Resilient Program and Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection; requires a broad working knowledge of resilience planning, engineering, and environmental science and provides grant and technical assistance for planning, funding, permitting, and 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. This 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 to perform the duties of this position.

Utilizing knowledge of the Statutes and Regulations governing the Florida Resilient Program and Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection the incumbent will do the following:

• Assist in the development and implementation of statewide measures to assist communities in completing vulnerability assessments and implementing adaptation 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.
• Independently manage grant agreements and projects, which include coordinating the review, processing, and approvals of all administrative, fiscal, 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 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:

• Ability to understand terminology, techniques and principles of resilience planning, coastal management, and environmental restoration.
• Knowledge of contract and grant management or other fiscal and procurement processes.
• Knowledge of computer applications and basic computer functions.
• 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 (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.
• Ability to understand and use the Department’s electronic document management system (currently 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 years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

• Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire.

• A valid driver’s license.

Pay:

$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;
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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.

Contact Information

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison 

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Richard.Sanborn@FloridaDEP.gov

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.