ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY-37010985

Requisition No: 877052 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY-37010985

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010985 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $53,580.60 

Posting Closing Date: 06/14/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37010985

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of the Environmental Specialist III position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This is an intermediate environmental and highly responsible position requiring knowledge of the petroleum contamination cleanup provisions of Section 376 F.S., the administrative provisions of the PRP SOP manual and familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of the technical aspects and costs associated therewith. The employee in this position reports to the Environmental Administrator and is responsible for oversight of the Team's implementation of the Division's FTSS Contract (Forensics Technical Support Services) portions of the Petroleum Cleanup Program's procurement of purchase orders for the assessment and remedial activities at petroleum contaminated sites. 

• Provides management oversight of all contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects assigned in the section and is responsible for the section's conformance with the SOP manual and applicable Program and Division guidance and procedures. Oversees section project manager's review of cleanup contractors work products for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-770, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance. 
• Acts as a site manager for assigned petroleum contaminated sites and oversees the performance of the contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state funded rehabilitation projects. Reviews site specific scopes of work, negotiates these elements with contractors, and prepares work orders. Participates in teleconferences, assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates changes in the scope of work as required and prepares change orders. Performs a review of summary reports. Reviews and approves contractor invoices for completed work. Monitors the environmental rehabilitation occurring at the site and the consultant's efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup in a cost effective and timely manner.
• Works with the Program’s Site Managers and Forensic Contractors to develop scopes of work, purchase orders and change orders within the Forensic and other Technical Services Contract that includes verification sampling of Performance Based Cleanup sites for milestone payments as well as other technical scopes. 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of state contracting policies and procedures.
• Skill in evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting comprehensive scientific/technical data.
• Skill in using personal computers for word processing and data analysis. 
• Ability to organize workload and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to work with the public in a professional, tactful, and courteous manner.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences 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.

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel is required.
• Must be a current DEP employee.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Two years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.

• Three years of environmental protection; one of the physical or natural sciences; engineering, or other related experience. 

Pay:

Annual Salary: $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;
• 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 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.