Environmental Specialist Ii

Position: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37020728
Location: Tallahassee

Requisition No: 885134
Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: 3,945.84 monthly
Posting Closing Date: 10/27/2026

Total Compensation Estimator Tool Environmental Specialist IIState of Florida This position is located in Tallahassee, FL Position Overview And Responsibilities Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available;

provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques for aquatic biology and ecology, environmental sciences, and similar, related disciplines.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques used to accurately identify macroinvertebrates to the lowest practical taxonomic level.
• Knowledge of biological and laboratory QA/QC principals and methods.
• Skill in using a compound, inverted compound, and dissecting microscope for analytical purposes.
• Skill in the use of computers, including Microsoft Office software, internet resources, or other computer programs.
• Skill using Statewide Biological Database (SBIO) and DEP Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Skill in collecting, recording, and interpreting scientific and technical data.
• Skills in determining workload priorities and ensuring proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to understand and follow technical instructions related to sample collection, testing and analysis, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to think and work independently, and to work well in a group.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, and resourceful in response to laboratory workload shifts.
• Ability to complete repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to work at counter heights for long stretches of time.
• Ability to sit and use a microscope for long periods of time.
• Ability to use laboratory personal protective equipment and work with acids, acetone, formalin, ethanol, and other chemicals.
• Ability to perform water quality field sampling and use field equipment.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel.

Minimum Qualifications At least 5 years of verifiable related experience in biological sciences, environmental science, natural sciences, or physical sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in biological, environmental, natural, or physical sciences may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

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