ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37021062

Requisition No: 857917 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37021062

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021062 

Salary:  $43,230 

Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2025 

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Environmental Specialist I - 37021062

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level professional position in the Mining and Mitigation Program responsible for permitting activities, compliance assistance, and inspection activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Support permitting and reclamation programs that are carried out statewide. Process, evaluate and recommend final action on all assigned mines reclamation conceptual plans, annual reports, notices of disturbance, as-built reclamation reports, dredge and fill permit applications, environmental resource permit applications, compliance/enforcement issues and other environmental and mine documents, in a timely and professional manner, preparing appropriate documentation.
• Perform field evaluations under all types of weather conditions and traverse rough terrain. Inspect and maintain awareness of mining/permitting/reclamation activities/compliance and enforcement and recommend solutions to existing problems.
• Perform or support in field evaluation of wetlands proposed to be disturbed by mining activities, construction activities and remaining natural resources.
• Support investigating and evaluating complaints relating to all sources of pollution and initiating appropriate action.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.
• Support in coordination within the department and with other state and federal agencies and interested groups concerning reclamation and mine permitting matters.
• Appropriately represent the Department in meetings and other forums with other agencies, the legislature, and the public.
• Maintain strong knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Maintain awareness of the latest reclamation and restoration technology and native Florida ecosystems.
• Become familiar with Florida wetland plants, hydric soils, and the utilization of hydrologic indicators to identify wetlands.
• Provide management and other staff members with periodic plans of action and status reports, written or oral, as needed, on assigned areas of responsibility. Assist with updating and verification of applicable files, maps and data accuracy updates or assisting with the updating of files, maps or data. Maintain up-to-date files and computer tracking. Maintain data, statistics, and technology information on all assigned activities and provide to staff, the public, other governmental agencies and the professional community as requested.
• Participates in training activities as required.
• Performs related work as required by supervisor.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Ability to deal with coworkers and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team.

• Ability to solve problems.

• Report writing and computer skills required.

• Ability to work effectively and accurately while under deadline.

• Ability to prioritize extensive workload and maintain organized records.

• Ability to evaluate complex interrelationships.

• Basic knowledge of habitat management, restoration, and/or habitat rehabilitation techniques.

• Basic ability to evaluate and interpret technical data.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

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