Environmental Biologist

About Us

Tallahassee, a diverse community of nearly 200,000 residents, is the state capital and home to Florida A&M University, Florida State University, and Tallahassee State College. It is known for its national forest, freshwater lakes, and abundant parks and recreational activities. Located in the north-central portion of the state of Florida.

The City, as an organization, has a devoted workforce of approximately 4,000 people who come together to ensure the needs of the community are met through municipal services. These services include Police, Fire, Utilities (electric, gas, water, wastewater, stormwater), Parks and Recreation, Aviation-Tallahassee International Airport, and general municipal services. The City’s mission is to be the national leader in the delivery of public service.

The City of Tallahassee’s workforce is our community's lifeblood, we offer diverse career opportunities, a positive work-life balance, competitive compensation, exceptional wellness programs, and comprehensive benefits, all of which position us to be the premier employer of choice for this area.

Apply On Or Before

Apply on or before 11 pm on Friday October 3rd, 2025

Department Name

Underground Utilities & Public Infrastructure

Job Specifications

Major Function :

The City of Tallahassee’s Environmental Services team is seeking a knowledgeable Environmental Biologist. This position is responsible for protecting water quality, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations, and supporting sustainable stormwater management practices. It offers the opportunity to apply scientific expertise to programs that directly impact environmental protection and public health in our community.

What You Will Do

• Manage NPDES MS4 programs, including monitoring, outfall identification, HRIF determination, compliance inspections, illicit discharge detection, and training / education initiatives, ensuring all activities are properly documented and reported.
• Review new NPDES-MS4 permit conditions and update standard operating procedures to maintain compliance with FDEP and EPA regulations.
• Provide technical oversight for stormwater alum facilities, including water quality and biological sample collection, equipment operation, and data management.
• Acquire, analyze, and report water quality and biological data from stormwater operations, surface water monitoring programs, and special projects; ensure data is uploaded to EIMS and STORET as required.
• Assist the Limnologist during water quality sampling events and support Stormwater Management programs through administrative, technical, and scientific tasks.
• Provide customer service and support to other departments and the public, and participate in planning environmental projects and studies related to stormwater management.

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Minimum Training & Experience

OR

Necessary Special Requirements

Salary Range

$24.1863 to $65.6314 / hourly. Hiring rate generally will not exceed $31.6302 / hour

Benefits Information

The City of Tallahassee offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

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Note : OPS employees are eligible for medical insurance plans but not eligible for paid vacation, paid sick leave, or paid holidays. Temporary employees (Non-OPS) are not eligible to participate in the City’s benefits programs