Pending Vacancy

Requisition No: 829792

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: Pending Vacancy - ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37010916

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010916

**Salary**: 42,000.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 05/26/2024

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**Environmental Specialist I**

**State of Florida**

**Department of Environmental Protection**

**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**:
**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 Southwest District Office is located in Temple Terrace, a small city just outside of Tampa. Tampa is close to the Gulf Coast with beautiful white sand beaches. It is considered a major business center while also known for its museums and cultural offerings. Places such as the Busch Gardens Theme Park, historic Ybor City with its many restaurants and nightlife, the world’s longest continuous sidewalk along Bayshore Blvd., and a sports enthusiast haven are just some of the many activities people can enjoy in the area. There is also no state income tax for residents of Florida. The Southwest District covers 8 counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Hardee). This position can expect to spend approximately 40-50% of its time in the field.

**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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more

**Pay**:
$42,000 annually

**Your Specific Responsibilities**:
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

Reviews and makes recommendations on reports, scientific, technical, or legal documents.

Provides compliance/technical assistance as needed and/or regulatory assistance to permittee, company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs and other interested parties.

Keeps applicable databases and Oculus updated as required for assigned facilities/projects.

Recommends enforcement actions as appropriate. Drafts basic enforcement documents such as Warning Letters and Model Documents.

Attends and participates in cross-training activities.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

May volunteer to dive and/or snorkel; must have prior approval and meet the diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in accordance with the DEP Underwater Operations Manual.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:

- Ability to interact with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
- Ability to work independently.
- Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
- Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership.
- Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs.
- Ability to utilize positive problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document

**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years

**Other Job-Related Requirements for this position**:

- Ability to Travel.
- A valid driver’s license.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.