ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010555

Requisition No :  864641

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37010555

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number :  37010555

Salary :   52,530.04

Posting Closing Date : 11 / 20 / 2025

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• TWO POSITIONS WILL FILL THIS POSTING
• THESE ARE ANTICIPATED VACANCIES

This position is located in West Palm Beach, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities :

This is an intermediate level of work position responsible for processing permit applications and / or conducting compliance inspections for the Department’s Permitting Program / Compliance Assurance Program. The incumbent will be expected to cross train in multiple program areas (air, waste, and water).

Permitting and Waste Cleanup – In general, this position may review, and process permit applications and technical documents in multiple program areas.

Reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and reports for assigned programs.

External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training, and Partnership Implementation - Targets specific areas of regulatory non­compliance within the Southeast District and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry.

Conducts compliance / technical assistance site visits of regulated facilities to increase compliance rates.

Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement - Assesses needs to determine training needs of Department staff.

When directed, conduct peer review of work products for accuracy.

Compliance - In general, this position may conduct inspections at facilities and sites in multiple program areas .

Plans and conducts inspections, site visits, sampling / testing, and / or other required field work. Reviews permitting files, reports and other documents applicable to the inspection. Makes calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities.

Performs other duties as needed.

Performs related duties as required. including the conducting of meetings, data management, record keeping and streamlining of office procedures and document production

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Minimum Qualifications :

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 : $52,530.04

Our Organization and Mission :

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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 :

This position is located in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle.  Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well.

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 :

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

To learn more about the DEP Southeast District office, please access the following link :   https : / / floridadep.gov / southeast

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.

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.