ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010400

Requisition No: 861566 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010400

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010400 

Salary:  $ 45,290.04 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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Environmental Specialist II 
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
**Internal Agency Only**
This position is located in Pensacola, FL.

 

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Intermediate first level environmental work where the employee will perform assignments independently under limited supervision. The work requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles. Duties include:
Permitting

• Reviews, analyzes and evaluates ERP permit applications submitted under Florida Administrative Codes and Statues.
• Conduct site inspections and assessments of specifically assigned projects and prepare a report/or permit application appraisal on each proposed project.
• Conducts wetland delineation determinations using methodology outlined in FAC 62-340 for the ERP and State 404 program as Certified Wetland Evaluator
• Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding the program's permitting process and wetland issues.
• Draft permits to include specific conditions and prepares appropriate documents to authorize use of state-owned lands.
• Conducts pre-application meetings with applicants, engineers, and consultants.
• Counsel stakeholders, explaining the jurisdictional responsibilities and procedures of the agency.
• Handles general inquiries concerning permitting requirements and sovereign authorizations to the public, applicants and consultants, governmental consultants, and other parties as necessary.

Data Entry

• Performs and coordinates accurate data entry into the appropriate Department computer databases and ensures entry of documents in Oculus.

Training and Safety

• Participates in safety events, job shadowing with peer inspectors and subject matter experts, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management.
• Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property Attends workshops and training, as required.
• Snorkel as needed. Must Pass the DEP approved training course and have prior approval to snorkel for the Department. Must adhere to the DEP Snorkeling Policy and Directive 710.
• Gains the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated sites/facilities and to become knowledgeable within assigned program areas.
• Understand the basics of rules, exemptions, permits and permit conditions and their applicability within assigned program areas.

Performs other duties as needed.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
2. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
3. Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
4. Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
5. Ability to identify soils, plants and wildlife in aquatic and wetland ecosystems found in Florida.
6. Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
7. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
8. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others. 
9. Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner. 
10. Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations. 
11. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions. 
12. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability. 
13. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.

 

Minimum Qualifications: