Requisition No: 803245
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II – 37010284
Position Number: 37010284
Salary: $39,582.48 – $41,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2023
Environmental Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
Internal Agency
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 first level intermediate 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 covers 16 counties in Northwest Florida with three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee.
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 – $39,582.48 – $41,000.00
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Permitting:
- Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates ERP and State 404 permit applications submitted under Florida Administrative Codes and Statues.
- Conduct site inspections and assessments of specifically assigned projects and prepares a report/or permit application appraisal on each proposed project.
- Conducts wetland delineation determinations using methodology outlined in FAC 62-340 for the ERP and State 404 program as Certified Wetland Evaluator
- Responds to inquiries from the general public regarding the program’s permitting process and wetland issues.
- Drafts permits to include specific conditions and prepares appropriate documents to authorize use of state-owned lands.
- Conducts pre-application meetings with applicants, engineers, and consultants
- Counsel stakeholders, explaining the jurisdictional responsibilities and procedures of the agency.
- Handles general inquiries concerning permitting requirements and sovereign authorizations to the public, applicants and consultants, governmental consultants, and other parties as necessary.
Data Entry
- Performs and coordinates accurate data entry into the appropriate Department computer databases and ensures entry of documents in Oculus.
Training and Safety
- Gains the essential skills needed to determine the compliance status of regulated sites/facilities and to become knowledgeable within assigned program areas.
- Understand the basics of rules, exemptions, permits and permit conditions and their applicability within assigned program areas.
- Participate in safety events, job shadowing with peer inspectors and subject matter experts, on the job training, and team building initiatives as directed by management.
- Responsible for proper use and care of state-owned property Attends workshops and training, as required.
- Must Pass the OEP approved training course and have prior approval to snorkel for the Department. Snorkel as needed. Employee must adhere to the DEP Snorkeling Policy and Directive 710.
Other Duties
- Performs related duties as required, including the conducting of meetings, data management, record keeping and streamlining of office procedures and document production.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
- Skill in communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Skill in dealing with the public and coworkers in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Knowledge of computer use and various computer applications.
- Ability to understand plant identification methods.
- Skill in planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.
- Ability to collect, evaluate and interpret scientific and technical data and information.
- Ability to perform field investigations in a wide range of conditions and habitats.
- Ability to think through problems and develop solutions.
- Skill in performing basic arithmetic and geometric calculations related to project plans and proposals.
- Ability to prepare technical reports.
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules and regulations relating to wetland regulations.
- Ability to learn and understand fundamentals of soil identification and hydrology.
- Ability to understand biological and ecological principles as they apply to wetlands.
- Ability to learn how to use aerial photographs and maps effectively.
- Ability to learn wetland species.
- Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel.
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
Minimum Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s License
- A 4-year degree or higher from an accredited college or university OR 4 years of work experience.
- Be approved to snorkel as to the DEP Underwater Operations Manual
- Certified Wetland Evaluator must be obtained within 1 year.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of related work experience – may be included in 4 years of experience in lieu of degree
For questions regarding this position please contact: Blake Chapman, Environmental Manager at Blake.A.Chapman@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.