ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37011568

Requisition No: 848131 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37011568

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011568 

Salary:  $ 46,350 plus $3,120 in hazardous duty pay (annually) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/10/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Law Enforcement

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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 posting is for an Environmental Specialist II located at the Department of Environmental Protection’s northeast district office located in Jacksonville, Florida. This position is within the Office of Emergency Response (OER). This position will be responsible for the completion of a range of assignments independently under limited supervision. The work requires applying a scientific understanding to analyze problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of applications.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

The incumbent responds to hazardous material and petroleum release emergencies that threaten the environment or the public health and safety.

 

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:

The work location is in Jacksonville (Duval County), Florida. Jacksonville straddles the St. Johns River in the first coast region of northeastern Florida, about 12 miles south of the Georgia state line. Boasting 22 miles of beaches, Jacksonville is a city of diverse neighborhoods with a top-notch arts and culture scene, unbeatable food, and a wide variety of family-friendly attractions, parks, and nature preserves. Outdoor adventures in Jacksonville can take the form of fishing, surfing, and paddling at the beach or hiking in the parks and biking the trails. The Jacksonville Jaguars are part of Jacksonville’s action-packed sports scene, which includes everything from rugby to world-class golf.

 

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