PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST III - 37011107 (Pending Reclass)

Requisition No: 867222 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST III - 37011107 (Pending Reclass)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37011107 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $83,417.64 

Posting Closing Date: 12/24/2025 

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PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST III – 37011107 (Pending Reclass)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an advanced highly responsible professional environmental position requiring knowledge of the Petroleum Contamination Cleanup provisions of Chapter 62-780 and Florida Statute 376, as well as expert level familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment and remediation, and evaluation of costs associated therewith. The employee in this position will report to the Section/Team Administrator and will be responsible for evaluation of difficult and complex petroleum contaminated sites to provide expert level evaluation and recommendations to progress such sites to closure.

• The employee will also serve as a senior technical reviewer and provide mentorship and training to other technical staff within the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP).
• Responsible for maintaining effective internal and external communications with superiors, co-workers and the public in keeping with the agency’s standards and expectations for communication effectiveness.
• Manages the technical evaluation of complex sites to develop recommendations for assessment and cleanup activities that support timely site closure.
• Provides mentorship and technical guidance to PRP staff, including management of federal grants and training staff on site access procedures at airports, ports, railroads, and other specialized facilities.
• Delivers training on technical aspects of the PRP as well as Petroleum Participation Cleanup Program eligibility requirements and agreement execution processes. Serves as site manager and technical reviewer for high-complexity sites.
• Communicates with site owners to explain PRP processes and eligibility criteria. Assists with public records responses and contributes to the development of program guidance for assessing petroleum contaminated sites.
• Acts as a technical lead and mentor to program professionals, supporting their evaluations, professional growth, and training needs.
• Responds to correspondence and telephone inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skilled strongly in Microsoft Excel.
• Skills in petroleum-based cleanup.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• Ability to successfully evaluate complex projects for primary program area.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific data.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees 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
• Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Must be a licensed Florida Professional Geologist under Chapter 492 F.S.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years of post-registration experience.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $83,417.64

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.

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.