ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020644

Requisition No: 839124 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020644

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020644 

Salary:  $33,760.00-$91,750.28 

Posting Closing Date: 10/12/2024 

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Environmental Specialist I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Internal Agency Only

 

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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection is seeking a full-time Environmental Specialist I position assigned to execute several monitoring programs including but not limited to continuous water quality, baseline nutrient, and other resource monitoring. This position is field-oriented concentrating primarily on water quality in the Big Bend Region. Persons applying for this position should be comfortable working in marine environments and inclement weather conditions.

For more information on the Aquatic Preserve Program, see the following link: https://floridadep.gov/rcp/aquatic-preserve

 

The Difference You Will Make:

This position will help with the long term goals of DEP by supporting water quality and habitat monitoring programs and research and restoration projects; collaborating with internal and external partners to share knowledge, data, and resources to support common goals; and protecting and maintaining the natural habitats for future generations.

 

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:

Crystal River- The Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves’ office is located on the Crystal River in Citrus County, Florida. Crystal River is a modest-sized town that is self-proclaimed as the “Home of the Manatee”. St. Martins Marsh and Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserves are located in west central Florida on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico from Citrus County to Wakulla County. Together, the two Preserves span over 160 miles and encompass approximately one million acres. They provide habitat to sea and shore birds, shellfish including Cedar Key clams, oysters, scallops, pink shrimp, blue crab, sea turtles, sponges, coral, sport fish, dolphins, and the threatened Gulf sturgeon and Florida manatee. The Big Bend Seagrasses Aquatic Preserve is the largest and most pristine aquatic preserve in the state. In addition to the many leisure activities provided by living in a coastal area like Crystal River, Florida, residents pay no state income tax. The percentage of time required to travel the managed areas to perform mission critical duties is approximately 10-30% of the average working day.

 

 

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