ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37000660

Requisition No: 850469 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37000660

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37000660 

Salary:  $3000 month/$36000 year 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

PACK TEST POSITION

RESIDENCY

 

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:

 

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST (37000660)

 

Highlands Hammock State Park

5931 Hammock Road

Sebring, FL 33872

 

SUPERVISOR: Morgan Tyrone Park Manager, (863) 386-6099

 

 

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking individual to fill a residential Environmental Specialist position at Highlands Hammock State Park.  The candidate must be able to work independently and have the ability to perform a variety of resource management skills using assorted equipment and tools. Residency is required in a 2 bedroom/1 bath historic wooden house.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida state parks are managed and preserved for enjoyment by all through providing appropriate resource-based recreational opportunities, interpretation and education that help visitors connect to the Real Florida. SM

 

 

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:

This park totals over 9,000 acres and is in south central Florida in the town of Sebring. This park and Lake June in Winter Scrub Preserve State Park consist of campgrounds, picnic areas, nature trails and hiking, equestrian and bike trails, and the state’s Civilian Conservation Corps museum,

 

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:

Base salary $3,000 month/$36,000 annual

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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