PENDING RECLASSIFICATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020449

Requisition No: 870820 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PENDING RECLASSIFICATION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020449

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020449 

Salary:  $48,380.04 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2026 

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Environmental Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Temple Terrace, FL

*Pending Reclassification*

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This position conducts inspections/site visits at assigned medium or moderately complicated facilities/sites, as defined by the specific program, pursuant applicable Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code and/or reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to State and Federal rules and regulations.  Writes reports and/or permits based on outcome of inspections/site visits as required.  The work requires conducting site inspections, completing data entry in applicable databases, providing compliance assistance to regulated entities and/or permitting guidance in pre-application meetings, and participation in outreach events.

• Reviews and evaluates permit applications/compliance cases for conformance to state and federal rules and regulations, and makes recommendations on reports, scientific, technical or legal documents.
• Provides compliance/technical assistance as needed and/or Regulatory assistance to permittee, Company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs, other interested parties and ES-I staff.
• Keeps applicable databases and Oculus updated as required for facilities/projects assigned.
• Recommends enforcement actions and/or permitting conditions as appropriate. Drafts enforcement documents/permitting and coordinates enforcement/permitting meetings.
• Provides permitting, outreach and/or compliance assistance to medium or moderately complicated facilities as needed.
• Participates and assists in developing cross-training activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May volunteer to dive and/or snorkel; must have prior approval and meet the diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in accordance with the DEP Underwater Operations Manual.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
• Ability to work independently.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 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.
• Maintain a valid Driver License
• Required to 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 Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

 

Pay:

$48,380.04 annually

 

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewar