ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020533 (Pending Reclass)

Requisition No: 882198 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020533 (Pending Reclass)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020533 

Salary: Annual Salary: $53,580.60 

Posting Closing Date: 09/08/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37020533

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

PENDING RECLASSIFICATION

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate-level position that is responsible for performing site management and technical review, and the remediation of petroleum contaminated sites pursuant to Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all Departmental rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. The allocation of duties for the position are as follows:

• Oversee the performance of the contamination assessment and remedial action activities at state-funded environmental rehabilitation projects in the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP). Develops and prepares Statements of Work (SOW), Task Assignments and Purchase Orders. Interacts with Agency Term Contractors (ATCs), monitors ATC’s performance and completes evaluations of their work after each Purchase Order is completed. Interacts with owners/responsible parties, reviews ATC recommended actions, reviews SOWs with the assistance of technical support personnel and negotiates elements with ATCs. Assists in making recommendations for corrective actions, negotiates necessary changes and prepares work change orders. Performs site inspections as needed.
• Performs reviews of technical reports/documents and interfaces with technical support staff to determine the best and most efficient course to contaminated site closures. Reviews and approves ATC invoices for correctly completed work. Monitors the environmental rehabilitation occurring at assigned facilities/discharges and the ATCs efficiency in accomplishing the cleanup activities in a cost-effective and timely manner according to Agency Term Contract. Performs input and tracking of petroleum contamination cleanup data from deliverables, invoices, etc. into electronic data management systems and maintains file management and tracking. Develops and maintains documentation to be utilized in the evaluation of ATCs performance. Assists in the development of projections (technical and financial) for assigned facilities/discharges. Should be knowledgeable about using Storage Tank Contamination Monitoring (STCM), OCULUS, and Ariba-on-Demand (AoD).
• Assists Team Leader, Advanced Cleanup (AC) Coordinator, Consent Order Tracking Coordinator and the Performance Based Cleanup (PBC) Coordinator with tracking the progress of AC, PBC, Consent Order, and Performance Based Advanced Cleanup (PBAC) facilities and associated agreements. Assists with preparations for negotiations with ATCs, assists with the development of associated agreements, SOWs and Purchase Orders.
• Assists the PRP and Division of Waste Management with development and updating of related guidance, training, processes and procedures.
• Responds to information requests from government, co-workers, private entities, consultants, and the general public concerning program/project activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Geologic and Hydrogeologic concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of the Petroleum Cleanup provisions of Section 376, F.S. and applicable Department rules and guidance.
• Skill in using personal computers.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to conduct inspections.
• Ability to maintain OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
• Ability to successfully draft/evaluate complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns with enough expertise for managing complex issues.
• Ability to provide guidance and/or training on complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required 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.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel is required

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

• OSHA Certification successfully obtained within six months of employment.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Certification successfully obtained within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.
• OSHA Safety Certification
• Florida Contract Manager Certification (FCCM)
• Experience with OCULUS, STCM, FIRST, and MapDirect.
• Engineering or Geology degree preferred.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $53,580.60

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;
• 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 us.fitly.work. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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 us.fitly.work). 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.