ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37010740

Requisition No: 868225 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37010740

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010740 

Salary:  $43,230 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

PERMITTING

This position is located in Jacksonville, FL

 

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level professional position in the Permitting Program responsible for permitting activities related to the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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 programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
• Participates in training activities as required.
• Performs related work as required by supervisor.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. • 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 support 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 utilize positive problem-solving techniques.
   • Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document.

 

 

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 approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Valid Driver License
• Local Travel

 

 

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

 

 

Pay:

$43,230 Annually

 

 

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protect