Environmental Specialist Ii

Requisition No:870794

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $45,290.04

Posting Closing Date: 03/02/2026

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Environmental Specialist II

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District

** Internal Agency Only**

This position is located in Pensacola, FL.

This is intermediate first level environmental professional work performing studies, research, application/project reviews, site inspections or surveys; conducting project and program evaluations and coordinating these with the department and other state, or federal agencies or interstate groups; assisting with the development and implementation of a statewide environmental program including compliance and enforcement in the Cleanup section of the Permitting program.

Duties include:

• Responsible for evaluating impacts of projects and activities provided in geologic, engineering, and hydro geologic assessment plans and reports, monitoring plans and data, and other documentation that has been submitted for public record involving the District's Hazardous Waste, Solid Waste, Cleanup and Petroleum Storage Sections.
• Develops, prepares, and presents technical reports to various district supervisors.
• Coordinates and tracks the progress of technical reviews tasked to Bureau of Waste Cleanup for the Northwest District projects.
• Responsible for effectively communicating technical issues and providing technical assistance for the water quality aspects of the waste management programs authorized by Chapter 376 and 403, Florida Statutes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains databases for tracking assigned projects.
• Corresponds with site owners to assure that required or agreed upon dates are met and meets with site owners to educate and assist with compliance.
• Prepares draft case reports, enforcement documents and correspondence or letter responses for various District supervisors.
• Responsible for a broad range of State and Federal Regulations, for determination of regulatory statutes and coordination of compliance and enforcement issues for sites with potential or demonstrated ground water, surface water or soil contamination.
• Represents the Department in meetings involving technical soil and water quality issues for the District's Waste Management Program.
• Conducts field reconnaissance and site surveys.
• The position requires that the incumbent to have 24 hours of safety training as required by OSHA (E) and subsequent annual 8- hour refresher training.
• Occasionally participates in training workshops and courses related to ground water management and protection issues and policies.

Performs other duties as needed.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
• Skill in collecting, recording, and/or analyzing/evaluating scientific data relating to contamination assessment, remediation, monitoring, and site closure.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
• Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
• Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality…