ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010806

Requisition No: 864480 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010806

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010806 

Salary:  $53,580 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/17/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

This position is located in Jacksonville, FL

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an advanced level professional position in the Compliance Assurance Program responsible for compliance assistance and inspection activities.

 

• Within multi-program areas, conducts and documents compliance assistance and inspections for assigned facilities and sites pursuant to requirements of Chapters 253, 258, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes, and Title 62, Florida Administrative Code.  Assists and advises owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate.  Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.  Conducts site inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits. Investigates assigned complaints. Recommends compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate.  Drafts basic compliance and enforcement documents such as Compliance Assistance Letters, Warning Letters and Model Documents.  Provides outreach and compliance assistance to owners/operators as needed. (Multi-program areas include: Potable Water, Air, Hazardous Waste, Environmental Resource Permitting, Domestic and Industrial Wastewater, Solid Waste, Petroleum Tanks, Beaches & Coastal, NPDES Stormwater).
• Participates in multi-program cross-training activities.

• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of environmental or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret technical reports and supporting documentation.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs.
• Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the District Performance Standards document.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to identify solutions to problems and exhibit positive problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to coordinate workload within a multi-disciplined team.
• Skill in producing quality work with little oversight or rework.
• Experience with process review and efficiency implementation through use of continuous improvement strategies.
• Experience with hazardous waste regulatory compliance activities

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 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
• Travel

 

 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special