ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020174

Requisition No: 849756 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020174

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020174 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $52,530.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/09/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37020174

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

 

 

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:

The Environmental Specialist III performs professional work for the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) under the direction of the Environmental Administrator.  The ideal candidate will possess the knowledge and skills to actively monitor, and support assigned contracted local programs.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Specialist III supports state and county governments to perform site management for cleanup of petroleum contamination.

 

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, 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:

Annual Salary: $52,530.00

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This is a professional environmental position reporting to the Environmental Administrator.  The employee in this position is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standard of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general order applicable to performing the duties of this position.  The employee in this position will be responsible for implementation of portions of the Petroleum Restoration Program.  Travel to county office may be necessary on occasion.  The duties of the position are as follows:

 

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