ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010901

Requisition No: 849156 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010901

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010901 

Salary:  46,350 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II 

State of Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection 

Permitting 

 

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.   

 

The Work You Will Do: 

This is a mid-level professional position in the Permitting Program responsible for permitting and/or waste/petroleum cleanup activities. 

 

The Difference You Will Make: 

Our culture consists of creating connections, working together effectively, and celebrating our successes while leaving the legacy of Protecting Florida Together. 

 

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: 

8800 Baymeadows Way, West 

Suite 100 

Jacksonville, Fl 32256 

 

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 Annually  

 

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

• Review and evaluate permit applications and/or waste/petroleum cleanup documents for conformance to federal and state rules and regulations. 

• Produce permits and/or documents and request for additional information (when required) that are technically correct, clear, understandable, and consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures. Perform site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations. 

• Write permits/waste cleanup documents and requests for additional information (when required) within time frames provided in department rules, guidance, procedures and district goals. 

• Work towards achieving business plan goals. 

• Ensure that the data entry corresponding to all assigned projects is entered into the department's databases and Oculus timely and appropriately, consistent with standard operating procedures. 

• Provide technical assistance to Compliance Assurance Program. 

• Initiate waste cleanup/petroleum cleanup enforcement action (as assigned). 

• Maintain effective internal communications with supervisors and coworkers in keeping with the department’s standards and expectations for communication effectiveness.  

• Provide regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.  

• Participates in cross-training activities. 

• Performs other duties as required. 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the environmental or natural sciences. 

• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.