Requisition No: 799920
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I – 37011564
Position Number: 37011564
Salary: $35,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2023
Environmental Specialist I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
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:
This is entry-level professional work 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.
The Difference You Will Make:
Your role as Environmental Specialist is critical to fulfilling our district’s mission of creating strong community partnerships and safeguarding Florida’s natural resources.
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:
The Northwest District (NWD) 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. With three office locations within the NWD, this position is located in our Pensacola office.
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:
Annual salary based on experience – $35,000.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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:
- Participates and assists with internal training events/activities to gain the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated facilities. This includes participating in safety events, job shadowing, on the job training and team building initiatives as directed by management.
- Is a self-advocate for training, and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.
Report Processing:
- Produces timely and accurate documentation of file reviews, inspections, site visits or field work.
- Enters documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated database.
- Reviews required reports, test reports and notices for regulated facilities.
- Ensures the reviews are accurate, completed timely and entered into the designated database.
- Processes reports in accordance with established program rules, requirements and policies.
Other duties as required.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Knowledge of the Department’s compliance and enforcement policies and procedures.
- Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs.
- Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
- Ability to communicate in a tactful and courteous manner both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to physically conduct field inspections/investigations.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Ability to drive and travel, including some overnight.
- Ability to work well with people.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License
- A 4-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
For questions regarding this position please contact: Michael Mucci Environmental Manager at Michael.Mucci@Floridadep.gov
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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@dep.state.fl.us
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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.