ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020013

Requisition No: 845056 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020013

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020013 

Salary:  $46,350.00/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II 

37020013

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

 

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

 

The Work You Will Do:

This Environmental Specialist II position performs professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Water Resource Management’s Source and Drinking Water Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess discipline-specific knowledge, leadership and technical skills to promote the sustainability, implementation and efficiency of state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to drinking water.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

This Environmental Specialist II will assist in implementing the State of Florida’s Drinking Water Program by providing technical assistance, training and assisting with developing policy and technical guidance to ensure consistent implementation across the state.  The position also aids and coordinates with the other program areas of the Division and District Offices in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the water quality of Florida.

 

How You Will Grow:

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 - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Pay:

$46,350.00/annually

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expec