Technical Specialist III

Salary: $77,186.00 - $108,061.00 Annually
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13601-1125
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/28/2025
Closing Date: 12/11/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Range: $77,186.00 - $108,061.00
Pay Grade: P46 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A TECHNICAL SPECIALIST II
Advanced environmental work related to the planning, design and management of environmental data and process management projects. Job functions will include performing data reviews, project oversight, compliance QC on regulatory permits, and coordinating with inspectors, project managers, contractors, utility providers and supervisors to ensure uniform project deliverables. Will provide coordination and management assistance during the planning, design and/or implementation phases of assigned.
Essential Job Functions

Manages and supervises the preparation of the planning studies, design plans, scopes of work, specifications, permits and project schedules. Produces supporting databases, tools, and documentation for environmental projects related to restoration, resilience, natural systems, illicit discharge, erosion control, stormwater, drainage, utility and landscaping. Performs data QC, review, verification of formats and processes, project scheduling, coordination with other teams/agencies. Tracks assigned projects, prepares status reports and reviews daily inspector reports. Prepares project plans, cost estimates, technical reports and completes other tasks as assigned. Provides technical assistance for in-house forces and other County departments. Proficient in GIS and database design. Responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, preparation of standard reports and repository archiving. Meet with supervisors, prepares project schedules, and track projects using Microsoft Project or similar software. Performs other related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of of environmental principles, project management procedures, and data management.
• Proficient in, GIS, database, and Microsoft software.
• Ability to create, read, and interpret moderately complex scientific plans.
• Prepare and submit clear and precise environmental and related reports.
• A clear understanding of regulations associated with the Southwest Florida Water Management District, Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Stormwater Pollution Prevention, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
• Ability to prepare presentations, respond to public and elected officials' inquiries, and coordinate with stakeholders and other County departments.
• Coordinates assigned projects with other departments, agencies, and private parties.
• Ability to search historical documentation, platted items, record drawings to produce accurate information.
• Work independently to produce a constructible set of plans, complete tasks, or other assignments as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using written, verbal and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science or related field and four (4) years of experience directly related to the environmental field.

LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license.
ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.
PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021
Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of directly related experience you have in the environmental field?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

07

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

08

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

09

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

10

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
11

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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee.
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