Environmental Specialist Ii

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Requisition No: 862525

This position is located in Fort Myers, FL

• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.
• This is an intermediate level position performing professional work and specialized technical tasks under limited supervision in the district’s Permitting Program. This position is responsible for processing permit applications and/or conducting the associated compliance inspections for the Department’s Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) Program and the State 404 Program. The job requires applying scientific understanding to analyze problems of a specialized nature.
  
  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 these positions.
• In general, this position will review and process a large volume and variety of moderate‑complexity permit applications. Ensure work products (file reviews, inspections, site visits, field work, reports, documents, etc.) are accurate, completed in a timely manner and are entered into the designated database. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. Duties relate to the administration of the permitting and/or compliance enforcement activities within the Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination Program applications and/or compliance and enforcement activities pertaining to dredging and filling activities in, on, or over wetlands or surface waters, sovereignty submerged land authorizations, wetland determinations, and mangrove trimming activities, which includes reviewing all data and information to determine compliance with Chapters 403, 373, 253, 258, F.S.;
  Chapters 62‑302, 62‑330, 62‑340, 62‑345, 18‑18, 18‑20, 18‑21, of the Florida Administrative Code.

Working hours: (A) Daily from Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Eligible for Flexible Workweek. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical and programmatic reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques, improve procedures, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of South Florida.
• Ability to arrive to work on time, appropriately groomed and attired for the workplace, and keep a set work schedule.
• Ability to perform field inspections including climbing ladders and stairs, walk on slopes, lift, and carry 40 pounds over a distance of up to 100 yards.
• Ability to use safety equipment.
• Ability to conduct and complete work assignments without close supervision.
• Ability to track and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook.

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience…