ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37021104

Requisition No: 845582 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37021104

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021104 

Salary:  $49,440.00 - $52,530.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/03/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

PENDING VACANCY

 

 

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 a mid-level Environmental Specialist II position located at the Department of Environmental Protection's Central District Office, in Orlando. The position performs scientific assignments with supervision. The position could be in the Permitting and Waste Cleanup Program or the Compliance Assurance Program. The position requires skills in applying knowledge and instruction to accomplish permitting and compliance functions related to regulated facilities, wetlands and surface waters, or site remediation/site closures as well as extensive interaction with the regulated community, including consulting/engineering firms, business owners/operators, and homeowners. It requires the planning and conducting of site inspections and record reviews necessary for permitting and compliance evaluations. This position requires timely and accurate production of documentation from file reviews, inspections, incident responses and or field work as applicable. The position requires a timely and accurate production of documentation, data, and staff interactions into designated databases. Participation in the drafting of permitting and or compliance / enforcement documents as well as attending meetings may also be required. Additionally, this position may respond to, investigate, and take necessary steps to resolve complaints and phone communications. Finally, this position may be required to review reports and notices for regulated facilities and provide comments.

 

 The Difference You Will Make:

 The position requires skills in applying knowledge and instruction to accomplish permitting and compliance functions related to regulated facilities, wetlands and surface waters, or site remediation/site closures as well as extensive interaction with the regulated community, including consulting/engineering firms, business owners/operators, and homeowners.

 

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 position is located at the Department of Environmental Protection's Central District Office, in Orlando, and requires the ability to work, in and throughout the Central Florida Counties (Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Volusia, Brevard, Sumter).

 

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;