Environmental Specialist I

Requisition No : 864294

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : Salary : $43230.00

Posting Closing Date : 11 / 07 / 2025

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Environmental Specialist I

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection Northwest District

This position is located in Tallahassee

Position Overview and Responsibilities :

This is entry-level professional position performing scientific tasks under general supervision. The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles within the Environmental Resource / National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Stormwater Compliance Program. The incumbent with moderate supervision is expected to :

Facility Compliance : In general this position will conduct a high volume of low complexity inspections and file / data reviews.

• Plans and conducts inspections site visits and other required field work or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations. This includes but is not limited to reviewing permit files reports and other documents as well as performing calculations and technical reviews. When necessary makes enforcement recommendations to supervisor.
• Conducts follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement.
• Responds to investigates and takes steps to resolve complaints.
• When necessary recommends enforcement action. Participates in the drafting of enforcement documents and participates in enforcement meetings.
• Supports participates and assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.

Training :

Report Processing :

Performs other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

Pay :

Annual salary - $43230.00

Our Organization and Mission :

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states 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 :

The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay Calhoun Escambia Franklin Gadsden Gulf Holmes Jackson Jefferson Leon Liberty Okaloosa Santa Rosa Wakulla Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in the NWD branch office located at 3900 Commonwealth Blvd. Tallahassee FL. 32303.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

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

For a more complete list of benefits visit .

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 :

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 . DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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-). 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 Statutescandidates 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 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.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Floor Care,Hospital Experience,Hospitality Experience,Computer Skills,Environmental Services,Cleaning Experience,OSHA,Contract Management,Team Management,Custodial Experience,EHS,Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1