ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020114
State of FloridaAbout the role
Requisition No: 880270
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020114
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37020114
Salary: $47, 350 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2026
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Environmental Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Compliance Assurance
This position is located in Jacksonville, FL
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This is a mid-level position in the Compliance Assurance Program responsible for hazardous waste compliance assistance and inspection activities. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Conducts and documents compliance assistance and inspection activities for hazardous waste facilities pursuant rules and statutory requirements. Review permits for assigned facilities and conduct inspections for compliance and conditions of issued permits.
- Assists and advises owners/operators with compliance issues as appropriate.
- Investigates assigned complaints. Recommends compliance and enforcement actions as appropriate.
- Drafts moderately complex compliance and enforcement documents, such as compliance assistance offer letters, warning letters, notice of violations, consent orders and model documents.
- Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus.
- Provides outreach and compliance assistance to owners and operators as needed.
- Participates in training activities as required. Assists with training of entry-level staff as requested by supervisor.
- Performs related work as required by supervisor.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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- Insert a list of the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position. Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the environmental or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical reports and supporting documentation.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
- Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs.
- Ability to identify solutions to problems and exhibit positive problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.
- Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to coordinate workload within a multi-functional team.
- Skill in producing quality work with minimal oversight and minimal errors.
- Experience with process review and efficiency implementation through use of continuous improvement strategies.
- Experience with hazardous waste compliance assistance and inspection activities
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an
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