ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010355

Requisition No: 859369 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010355

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010355 

Salary:  57,403.68 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

**THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

This position is located in Marathon Key

 

 

 

This is an intermediate level environmental position responsible for processing permit applications and/or conducting compliance inspections for the Department’s Compliance Assurance Program/Permitting Program. The incumbent will be expected to cross train in multiple program areas (air, waste, and water). 

 

External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training, and Partnership Implementation - Targets specific areas of regulatory non­compliance within the South District (out of the Southeast District Office) and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry.

 

1. • Conducts compliance/technical assistance site visits of low to moderate complexity regulated facilities to increase compliance rates.
   • Seeks and cultivates positive partnering relationships with industry and regulated facilities to increase or maintain the highest possible compliance rates.
   • Provides education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sectors. When available, will arrange for the application of CEUs and the like towards outreach participants' licensure.
   • Supports, develops, participates, and/or assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.

 

Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement- Assesses needs to determine training needs of Department staff.

 

1. • When directed, conduct peer review of work products for accuracy.
   • Provides technical assistance as needed. Internal assistance includes training and providing technical assistance to Department staff.
   • Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material and methodology. Develops and refines training aids such as SOPs, manuals, and handbooks.
   • Participates, develops, and leads training activities and safety events. Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing, and team building initiatives.
   • Participates in training and is a self-advocate for training needs. Partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

 

Compliance - In general, this position may conduct inspections at facilities and sites known to be of low to moderate complexity in multiple program areas.   

• • Plans and conducts inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and/or other required field work. Reviews permitting files, reports, and other documents applicable to the inspection. Makes calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities.
  • Produces timely and accurate documentation of inspections, site visits, or field work. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. Enters inspection documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated databases.
  • Provides compliance assistance to regulated facilities before, during, and after inspections. Conducts follow up visits as needed to assist facilities with returning to compliance without enforcement.
  • When necessary, recommends enforcement action. Drafts enforcement documents, coordinates, and leads enforcement meetings.
  • Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints.

Permitting and Waste Cleanup – In general, this position may review, and process permit applications and technical documents of low to moderate complexity in multiple program areas.

 

1. • Reviews permit applications, plans