Environmental Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Requisition No: 877690

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010507

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010507

Salary: $58,500.00

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2026

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• Environmental Specialist III in the Mitigation Banking Program.
• This role is important to the agency’s work as it ensures the integrity of wetland mitigation provided through mitigation bank credits.
• The position is located in the Office of Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination, in the Division of Water Resource Management.
• This is an intermediate level position performing a range of assignments independently under limited supervision. Responsible for the coordination, review, and processing of mitigation banks and Regional Offsite Mitigation Area (ROMAs) that are assigned to the program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the Environmental Resource Permitting program as it pertains to mitigation and mitigation bank permitting.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the Environmental Resource Permitting and proprietary programs as they relate to mitigation banking.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, determine work priorities and ensure completion of work assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and accurately while under deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize extensive workload and maintain organized records.
• Ability to evaluate complex interrelationships.
• Knowledge of habitat management, restoration, and habitat rehabilitation techniques.
• Skill in observing and reporting biological field conditions.
• Knowledge of biological functions related to Florida ecosystems.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve specified goals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ability to effectively operate ArcGis, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Florida as needed for routine inspection activities.
• Ability to work extended hours and endure physically demanding field inspections in limited access. locations, at times during inclement weather and high heat index conditions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least six years of related professional experience OR any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience as described above, for a total of six years. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel extensively throughout Florida to perform field inspections

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.

Pay:

Salary: $58,500.00

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.