ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020427

Requisition No: 848617 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020427

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020427 

Salary:  3,862.50 Monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/24/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

 

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 II 37020427 is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Standards Program in Tallahassee. This intermediate level professional and scientific position assists with the implementation of the Department’s Quality Management Plan, the DEP Quality Assurance (QA) Policy and the QA rule (Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.) for the water, waste and natural resources programs. Duties include conducting training on the DEP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sampling, assisting with field and laboratory audits, and conducting field sampling.  This position also assists in the review of State water quality standards, as required by the Clean Water Act, providing information to stakeholders about the applicable water quality standards and classifications, and reviewing requests for standards changes and other technical water quality-related information.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and wayof life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with

protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies

with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA);

manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and

groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all

Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

 

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 of this position is in Tallahassee (Leon County), Florida. The city hosts the Capital of Florida and seat of state government. The city is home to numerous parks offering outdoor activities, league sports and natural trails for running, hiking and biking. Tallahassee is located just 22 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, which is home to some of the world's top beaches. Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College and several smaller colleges in the region offer a hub for academic research, athletics, art, music and other student activities.

 

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;