ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020187

Requisition No: 842525 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020187

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020187 

Salary:  $40,170.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/13/2024 

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Environmental Specialist I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
*Multiple Positions Available*

 

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
 

The Work You Will Do:
This is entry-level professional work performing scientific tasks under general supervision. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles within the Compliance Assurance Program. Duties will primarily focus on, but not limited to, conducting compliance inspections for NPDES Stormwater and Environmental Permitting Program (ERP).
 

The Difference You Will Make:
Your role as Environmental Specialist is critical to fulfilling our district’s mission of creating strong community partnerships and safeguarding Florida’s natural resources.
 

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 Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. Both positions available are located in the Panama City Branch Office located 2420 Jenks Ave. Panama City, FL. 32405.
 

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 - $40,170.00
 

Your Specific Responsibilities:
Facility Compliance: In general, this position will conduct a high volume of low complexity inspections and file/data reviews.

• Plans and conducts inspections, site visits and other required field work, or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations.  This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing permit files, reports, and other documents, as well as performing calculations and technical reviews.  When necessary, make enforcement recommendations to supervisor.
• Conducts follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement.
• Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints.
• When necessary, recommends enforcement action.  Participates in the drafting of enforcement documents and participates in enforcement meetings.
• Supports, participates, and assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.

Training:

• Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to gain the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated facilities.  This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job traini