ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37021063

Requisition No: 857909 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37021063

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021063 

Salary:  $43,230/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025 

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Environmental Specialist III

Position Number 37021060

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) program is accepting applications for a full-time career service Environmental Specialist I position. The SLERC program is responsible for the consistent implementation of the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) programs statewide.

The ERP Program regulates activities in, on or over surface waters or wetlands, as well as any activity involving the alteration of surface water flows. This is an entry-level professional environmental position conducting audits, documenting audit results in reports related to State Environmental Resource Permits and Formal Determinations. Duties will include drafting and preparing audit reports, reviewing survey and GIS information related to regulatory actions, performing data entry, identifying missing information and making recommendations on more efficient ways to compile the data.  The position will also be involved in the preparation and development of training and auditing materials and planning documents to ensure consistent data entry.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the physical and natural sciences relative to environmental resources
• Knowledge of the Department's regulatory programs, soil science in Florida; hydric soils in Florida; application of Florida's unified wetland delineation Rule 62-340, F.A.C.; identifying and delineating Florida wetlands
• Knowledge of computers and the Microsoft suite of applications
• Knowledge of training techniques and principles
• Skilled at organization and good communication
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to provide effective presentations to the public and staff
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and articulate procedures, rules, letters and presentation materials
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public
• Ability to work independently, collect, analyze and synthesize scientific and technical data
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed to perform training, participate in meetings and attend conferences
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Florida and work extended hours and endure physically demanding field inspections

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or a natural science. Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year for year basis.
• Ability to travel
• A valid Florida driver’s license

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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience related to the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Program (permitting, compliance, enforcement and state lands) or similar state or Federal dredge and fill program experience.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data and drafting technical reports
• Experience with the rules and statutes governing the State’s regulatory and proprietary programs.
• Experience with GIS and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

 

Pay:

Salary: $43,230

 

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