Job Description

Requisition No: 875948

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020174

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020174

Salary: Annual Salary: $53,580.60

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37020174

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

and Responsibilities:

This is a 2nd level intermediate environmental professional position reporting to the Environmental Administrator. The employee in this position is expected at all times to be aware and abide by the Department’s Standard of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general order applicable to performing the duties of this position.

• Responsible for implementation of portions of the Petroleum Restoration Program. Traveling to the county office may be necessary on occasion. The duties of the position are as follows:
• Serves as Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) liaison with Local Program contract offices and assist in the administration and oversight of specific Local Programs (Contract Entities), where a higher level of review of investigations identifying or planning to abate contamination is required.
• Review assigned Contracted Entities contract work products associated with contamination assessment and remediation for technical adequacy and conformance with Chapter 62-780, F.A.C., and applicable Department guidance and procedures. Serve as Department’s liaison with assigned Contracted Entities contract offices by providing ongoing guidance, clarification, updates, and training regarding PRP and petroleum contamination cleanup.
• Monitor and track performance of assigned Contracted Entities through auditing and data analysis. Ensure that Contracted Entities are reviewing and processing assessment and remediation reports, technical scopes of work, task assignments and other necessary documents within established time constraints and ensure the STCM and OCULUS are updated appropriately. Responds to requests from government, private firms, and the public concerning program/project activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
• Skill in using personal computers for word processing and/or data analysis.
• Ability to work with new material or information to grasp its implication.
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical and non-technical issues both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to contracted staff within the petroleum program on complex petroleum contamination projects.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences 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’s License
• Travel is required.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.
• Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of Statutes, Rules and Regulations.
• Ability to provide technical guidance to contracted staff within the petroleum program on complex petroleum contamination projects.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $53,580.60

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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 Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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);
• Tuition waivers;
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• And more!

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

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.