ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020380

Requisition No: 853996 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020380

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020380 

Salary:  $46,350.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/13/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

**THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

This position is located in West Palm Beach

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources.

 

This is an entry level position responsible for processing permit applications and/or conducting compliance inspections for the Department’s Compliance Assurance Program/Permitting Program. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.

This position will be expected to crosstrain, at a minimum, in at least one program area (air, waste, and water). This position is also responsible for planning and conducting inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and/or other required field work, and responding to, investigating, and resolving a high volume of complaints of low complexity.

In general, this position may review, and process permit applications and technical documents in multiple program areas known to be of low to mid complexity; also reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and reports for assigned programs.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences. 
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to prepare technical and programmatic reports.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to deal with the public in tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform field inspections including climbing ladders and stairs, walk on slopes, lift and carry 40 pounds over a distance up to 100 yards.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of South Florida.
• Ability to use safety equipment.
• Skilled in the use of personal computers, computer programs, spreadsheets, industry database applications and various electronic devices.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel overnight when required.
• Ability to conduct and complete work assignments without close supervision.
• Ability to use safety equipment and complete a 24-hour HAZWOPER course as applicable.
• Certification upon appointment or within 6 months of appointment as a Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE) as applicable.
• Must have prior approval and meet the snorkeling / skin diving validation requirements in the DEP Underwater Operations Manual, as applicable.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License 
• Ability to travel, overnight if required
• Certification upon appointment or within 6 months of appointment as a Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE) as applicable   
• Ability to use safety equipment and complete a 24-hour HAZWOPER cour