Ops Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No:884193

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $25.62 - $32.03 hourly

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2026

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The OPS Environmental Specialist II, position number , is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Standards Program (WQSP), Aquatic Ecology and Quality Assurance Section (AEQAS) in Tallahassee, Florida and will be responsible for providing bioassessment and quality assurance support throughout DEP. This position will assist section staff with conducting field and laboratory audits, providing DEP SOP and bioassessment training, conducting environmental field sampling, and review, interpretation and reporting of environmental data.

This first level intermediate environmental position conducts field sampling, including a wide array of water chemistry, sediment, and biological parameters, according to DEP Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Assists in the experimental design and implementation of environmental studies. Participates in organization and delivery of DEP SOP training and QA activities, including training on and assessments of water quality sample collection, bioassessment sample collection, and habitat assessment procedures.

Assists in the preparation of training materials, including training videos for DEP and non-DEP audiences. Gives presentations to technical and non-technical audiences.

Participates in field or lab audits conducted by the section at the request of DEP program areas to determine compliance with QA protocols and specified project requirements, to include preparing audit checklists, audit reports, and related documentation, as well as working with audited parties to identify QA problems and implement corrective actions.

Participate in the Division’s bioassessment workgroup, which includes developing new approaches to solve problems, conducting data analysis, writing reports, and reviewing work done by other workgroup members.

Writes environmental assessment reports, including data entry, data retrieval from relevant databases, and data analysis. Assists in the review, evaluation, and interpretation of physical, chemical, and biological data.

• Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles, including field, laboratory, and data validation activities.
• Knowledge of environmental field sampling techniques, terminology, principles, and methodologies.
• Ability to collect water quality and biological samples while in harsh environments while following strict QA procedures.
• Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to provide scientific review, evaluation, and interpretation of chemical and biological data.
• Ability to write and edit environmental assessment reports.
• Ability to give presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize workloads, work independently, and solve problems.

• At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in environmental science. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, engineering sciences, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, public health, or computer science from an accredited university or college may be used as an alternative…