ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011294

Requisition No: 876882 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37011294

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011294 

Salary:  $56,732.40 - $58,833.60 

Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Orlando, FL

INTERNAL POSTING ONLY

 

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.  The incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. This second level intermediate environmental position will exhibit and implement strong organizational and time management skills. Supports the Central District’s mission, goals, and values.

External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training, and Partnership Implementation – Targets specific areas of regulatory non­compliance within the Central District and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry.

1. • Conducts compliance/technical assistance site visits of moderate to highly complex 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, 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 moderately to highly complex in multiple program areas.

1. • 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 compl