Environmental Specialist III

Salary: $77,018.34 - $123,229.44 Annually
Location : Clearwater, FL
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2026-00247
Department: Public Works
Division: Public Works Adminstration
Opening Date: 09/22/2026


THE CITY OF CLEARWATER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. City of Clearwater will not sponsor employment visas (e.g., H-1B, or any other work authorization status).

Position Description
TARGET ENTRY SALARY: $77,018.34 - $80,869.25 DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS

Under limited direction, the Environmental Specialist III performs professional environmental work in the development and implementation of water and natural resources environmental programs within the City and its service area.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions : -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintains, manages, and monitors the City's compliance with various environmental regulations and agencies; manages MS4 permit, NPDES program, TMDL projects, and other water quality improvement projects; support CRS program.
• Manages, plans, reviews, and inspects work in regard to surface and subsurface land use management, water or ground water quality monitoring, and regulatory enforcement activities; educates staff and contractors about erosion control and illicit discharges.
• Reviews and analyzes new and renewal permit applications, prepares written comments on regulatory compliance, and submits to proper agencies; coordinates programs and initiatives
• Acts in a liaison capacity with other City Departments and State and Federal agencies; provides guidance and expertise regarding compliance, assessment, and cleanup regulations and expectations.
• Participates in the Development Review Committee and reviews future plans.
• Conducts and coordinates specialized environmental studies; monitors and manages environmentally sensitive sites and performs routine inspections.
• Initiates and provides projected management for water quality, energy savings, environmental enhancement, and resiliency projects; monitors both master plans and construction projects.
• Prepares annual environmental management plan for water use permit; prepares annual mitigation reports for wetland mitigation areas and drafts habitat assessments for City departments.
• Plans, coordinates, and implements resiliency, hazard mitigation, and adaptation initiatives; conducts vulnerability and flood risk assessments and recommends coastal resilience and adaptation measures for City infrastructure and operations.
• Researches, develops, and administers grant funded environmental and resiliency projects and programs; prepares grant applications and maintains programmatic, financial, and performance reporting required by funding agencies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:
A valid State driver's license is required.

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Civil Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Planning, or related field AND four (4) years of professional experience in environmental science.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of -

• General environmental science, resiliency, and stormwater/watershed management
• Hazard mitigation, flood risk reduction and adaptation planning, and coastal resilience principles and practices
• Federal, state, regional, and local grant programs and grant compliance, administration, and reporting requirements
• Biology, geography, geology, hydrology, and chemistry
• State and local environmental regulations and practices
• Mechanical systems and mapping software
• Groundwater and assessment of pollutant contamination
• Handling and disposal of hazardous materials
• Civil engineering related to resource management and protection
• Building materials and methods
• Street, sidewalk, utility, and drainage construction
• City specifications for building
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment

Skill in -

• Planning, coordinating, and implementing environmental and resiliency programs and projects
• Understanding and applying basic Civil engineering principles as they relate to water resource management and protection
• Researching, developing and administering grant funded projects and programs
• Negotiating and communicating complex information
• Conducting studies, research, and analysis
• Responding to issues and complaints
• Completing tasks given both orally and in writing
• Maintaining detailed files and records
• Establishing and maintaining relationships with Project Managers, consultants, contractors, and the general public
• Operating a computer and related software

FULL TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Health and Wellness initiatives • 100% employee health care coverage • Option for dependent health care • Life Insurance • Optional Dental, Vision, AFLAC • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Retirement -General Employee Pension Plan • Voluntary Tax-deferred 457 Plan • Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Competitive Salaries • Tuition assistance • Training and development opportunities • Travel compensation • Military leave • Bereavement leave • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards
PART TIME EMPLOYEES ONLY RECEIVE:
Paid holiday, vacation, sick leave plans • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Competitive hourly rates • Flexible schedules • Training and development opportunities • Discount coupons • Service and employee recognition awards

SEASONAL, VARIABLE, TEMPORARY, EMERGENCY EMPLOYEES RECEIVE NO BENEFITS.
01


What level of Driver's License do you currently possess?

• CDL A
• CDL B
• Regular (E)
• ID Only
• Out of State
• None of the above

02


What is your highest level of education?

• Masters Degree or higher
• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• High School Diploma or GED Certificate
• Completion of 10th grade
• Less than 10th grade education

03


How many years of professional experience do you have in environmental sciences?

• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 2 years
• 2 - 3 years
• 3 - 4 years
• 4+ years

04


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

05


Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?"

• Yes
• No

Required Question