Environmental Specialist I

Requisition No:869930

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $41170.08

Posting Closing Date: 02/20/2026

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Environmental Specialist I
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection Northwest District

This position is located in Pensacola FL.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an entry level environmental position performing professional work responsible for scientific tasks under general supervision for Environmental Resource Permitting Program.The job requires skills in applying instructions to accomplish different job functions and a general understanding of scientific principles.

Permitting:

• Review analyze and evaluate ERP permit applications for conformance to state and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and documentation into agency databases and file systems.
• Performs site inspections as necessary in support of permit application reviews and evaluations.
• Recommends issuance or denial and produces draft permits and/or documents and requests for additional information when required that is consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures.
• Provides regulatory assistance to include responding to inquiries from the public regarding the programs permitting process and questions stakeholder outreach and pre-application meetings.
• Provides technical assistance to the compliance assurance program.
• Participates in training activities as required.
• Snorkel as needed.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of the terminology principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
2. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules regulations policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
3. Skill in collecting evaluating analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
4. 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.
5. Ability to identify soils plants and wildlife in aquatic and wetland ecosystems found in Florida.
6. Ability to evaluate analyze and interpret aerial photography site plans and drawings.
7. Knowledge of engineering design construction operations techniques principles and terminology.
8. Ability to serve the public DEPs stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
9. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing.
10. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
11. Skill in dealing with conflicts confrontations and disagreements in a positive manner.
12. Ability to effectively prepare prioritize and organize work meetings and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
13. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
14. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity responsibility and accountability.
15. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word Excel PowerPoint Access SharePoint and Outlook.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. • Valid Driver License
   • Ability to travel including some overnight.
   • At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science Environmental Science or Engineering may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from anapproved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
   • Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04 Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422 Background Investigation is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:
Annual salary - $41170.08

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where you will work:
The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay Calhoun Escambia Franklin Gadsden Gulf Holmes Jackson Jefferson Leon Liberty Okaloosa Santa Rosa Wakulla Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in Pensacola located downtown at 160 W. Government St. Pensacola FL. 32502.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The States total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options including health life dental vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options including employer contributions (For more information please click );
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits visit .

Speical Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training experience and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

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An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills experience and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at . DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455 F.S. Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295 Florida Statutescandidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7 Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.