Environmental Specialist

Requisition No: 882783
Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: 47,350.08
Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026
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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

• THIS IS AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY**

This position is located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

Position Overview And Responsibilities

This is an entry level work position responsible for processing permit applications and/or conducting compliance inspections for the Department’s Compliance Assurance Program/Permitting Program. The incumbent will be expected to cross train in multiple program areas (air, waste, and water).

Permitting and Waste Cleanup – In general, this position reviews and processes highly complex ERP permit applications and technical documents and provides programmatic expertise and mentors staff on programmatic related issues.

• Reviews permit applications, plans, specifications, and reports for assigned programs.
• Ascertains that all Department rules are met.
• Reviews technical aspects of projects to determine that all materials and methods described in the application package are addressed, complete and suitable to the circumstances and in accordance with sound engineering practices and principles and particularly in accord with specific engineering publications referenced in Department rules.
• Updates permitting data/records in all applicable data management systems.
• Recommends issuance or denial of permits as appropriate.
• Ensures that Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, deadlines, and district metrics are met.
• Conducts permit determinations and communicates final decision with the facility/site owner.
• Coordinates with Compliance staff and supports inspections to determine compliance with permit.
• Writes Requests for Additional Information permit documents and other correspondence clearly and professionally as needed.

External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training, and Partnership Implementation – Strategizes and implements activities to target specific areas of regulatory noncompliance within the Southeast District and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry.

• Conducts compliance/technical assistance site visits of highly complex regulated facilities to increase compliance rates.
• Seeks and cultivates positive partnering relationships with industry and regulated facilities to increase or maintain the highest possible compliance rates.
• Provides education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sector. When available, arranges for the application of CEUs and the like towards outreach participants' licensure.
• Supports, develops, participates, and/or assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.

Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement
- Strategizes, assesses and determines training needs of Department staff.

• When directed, conduct peer review of work products for accuracy.
• Provides technical assistance as needed. Internal assistance includes training and providing technical assistance to Department staff.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material and methodology. Develops and refines training aids such as SOPs, manuals, and handbooks.
• Participates, develops, and leads training activities and safety events. Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing, and team building initiatives.
• Participates in training and is a self-advocate for training needs. Partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.

Compliance - In general, this position may conduct a majority…