ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020016

Requisition No: 847811 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37020016

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020016 

Salary:  $42,230.00/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I 37020016

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

 

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 position is responsible for processing of NPDES Stormwater generic permits to construction and industrial facilities that discharge to waters of the State pursuant to Department and program policies and procedures.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

Proper permitting ensures facilities are implementing appropriate best management practices to protect Florida’s natural resources. Staff work with regulated industries to assist in receiving permit coverage. Each coordinator is a team member within the NPDES Stormwater Program and meets regularly with other DEP programs.

 

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

Pay:

42,230.00

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an entry-level technical professional position in the Department’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Program working on Multi-Sector Generic Permits, No Exposure Exclusions and the Construction Generic Permit. Specific responsibilities include the following:

• Review applications for completeness: data entry into Department databases, generate requests for additional information, generate acknowledgement letters.
• Correspond with permittees for the collection or distribution of information relevant to the NPDES permits and the applicat