ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Requisition No: 880819


Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002699

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002699


Salary: $47,350.08


Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2026


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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002699

(Quality Assurance Data Officer)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate environmental position that develops, reviews, and revises standard operating procedures (SOPs) for sample collection, field testing, field bioassessments, and Quality Assurance (QA) documentation related to the monitoring programs of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP).

Ensures QA support activities are performed for ORCP programs related to the QA Directive, including regularly communicating with field staff and contractors, providing training to staff, ensuring that each program has a quality plan, completing the Annual QA Report to the Secretary, and holding QA meetings and trainings. Independently evaluates the effectiveness of the ORCP's Quality System and initiates corrective actions, where warranted. Provides support for the preparation of the Annual QA Report to the DEP Secretary on all QA activities, including recommendations for improving the department's Quality System. Provides support for Quality of Science reviews for specific ORCP programs when requested, or when warranted by specific data quality issues.

Plans, develops curricula, and implements a statewide QA training program, targeted for ORCP employees. This training program includes all applicable training needed to ensure that Statewide scientific data collection, analyses, and interpretation comply with DEP's QA policies and regulations and data management best practices. The goal of this program is to develop educated data producers and consumers so that all water quality and related environmental measurements performed by or for DEP are scientifically valid, defensible, and of known and acceptable precision and accuracy.

Reviews program information, data, and analyses to support Florida's Statewide Ecosystem Assessment of Coastal and Aquatic Resources (SEACAR) program. Working with data providers to implement data management best practices, including principles of data formatting and validation. This responsibility of data stewardship is important not just for scientific purposes, but also because this data will be made publicly available through the SEACAR database.

Conduct performance, project and system audits of ORCP activities and contractors. These audits are performed to evaluate the sampler's technique and knowledge of DEP SOPs or other sampling, field testing, or record-keeping in the field; track specific sample results through field records and/or lab records for data validation and usability assessments; and evaluate procedures, equipment and documentation. Reviews and approves QA documents for ORCP sampling and analysis activities and for contractual requirements.

Coordinates, participates, initiates, and leads various special projects for ORCP. Special projects include public educational events, training events, and partnering projects with businesses and/or other agencies. Assists with FCMP reviews and program support events and projects such as attending Coastal States Organization's coastal hazard meetings or NOAA's Southeast Region's Resilience call. Provides support for facilitated discussion for FCMP assessment and strategies.

Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida coastal policies.
• Knowledge of environmental field sampling techniques, terminology, principles and methodologies.
• Knowledge of environmental laboratory analytical methods, principles and terminology.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles and measures, including laboratory, field, and data validation activities.
• Knowledge of data management best practices, including principles of data formatting and validation.
• Knowledge of the requirements of Chapters 62-160, as applicable to the environmental field sampling and laboratory analysis.
• Knowledge of the DEP SOPs and NELAC standards.
• Ability to conduct field audits under adverse environmental conditions.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of computer literacy and efficacy with the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve a task.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to interact with supervisors, coworkers, and the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in an environmental field. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• A valid driver license.
• Travel, including single-day and multi-day trips.

Pay:

$47,350.08

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's 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:

Tallahassee, Florida's Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's 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;
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• And more!

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Special 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 accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation

Contact Information

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison


Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 Statutes, candidates 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 requirements. Candidates 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.


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