Environmental Specialist Iii

Requisition No: 871430

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III -

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: 58,833.60

Posting Closing Date: 03/15/2026

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in West Palm Beach, FL

This is an advanced 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Plans and conducts inspections, site visits, sampling/testing, and/or other required field work. Reviews permitting files, reports, and other documents applicable to the inspection. Makes calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities.
• Produces timely and accurate documentation of inspections, site visits, or field work. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. Enters inspection documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated databases.
• Provides compliance assistance to regulated facilities before, during, and after inspections. Conducts follow‑up visits as needed to assist facilities with returning to compliance without enforcement.
• When necessary, recommends enforcement action. Drafts enforcement documents, coordinates, and leads enforcement meetings.
• Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints.