ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011017

Requisition No: 845488 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011017

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011017 

Salary:  $42,230 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

PERMITTING

 

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 an entry-level professional position in the Permitting Program responsible for permitting activities related to Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP).

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Our culture consists of creating connections, working together effectively, and celebrating our successes while leaving the legacy of Protecting Florida Together.

 

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:

8800 Baymeadows Way, West

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Fl 32256

 

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:

$42,230 Annually

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Reviews and evaluates environmental resource permit applications for conformance to state and federal rules and regulations.
• Produces basic permits and/or documents and requests for additional information, when required, that are consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures.
• Performs site inspections, as necessary, in support of permit application reviews and evaluations.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.
• Provides technical assistance to the compliance assurance program.
• Provides regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other department p