ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Environmental Specialist I - 37010705

This full-time Career Service entry level position supports the Water Compliance Enforcement Program (WCEP) within the Division of Water Resource Management. The Environmental Specialist I plays a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of compliance data from wastewater and stormwater facilities throughout Florida. This position is responsible for wastewater incident data that must be updated daily. Wastewater incidents, which include plant upsets, bypasses, sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs) and other wastewater spills can pose a threat to the environment and public health. To minimize the impact of a wastewater incident, an owner or operator must provide immediate notification and appropriate response. Additionally, this position assists the EzDMR Administrator and helps the Department in meeting our commitments made to the EPA under the Clean Water Act and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Utilizing wastewater and stormwater facilities policies and regulations to perform Quality Assurance on spill related data to verify the data entered is distinct, complete and accurate.
• Updating information as needed.
• Utilizing the State Watch Office Incident Tracker, Outlook, and OCULUS to obtain all necessary information for wastewater incident data entry.
• Requesting additional information from District staff, as needed.
• Identifying relevant information and entering it in DEP's Oracle database, WAFR, and forwarding specified information to internal staff.
• Fulfilling data requests or other public record requests pertaining to spills or other wastewater data.
• Assisting the EzDMR Coordinator with duties, such as gathering and interpreting information, problem solving, identifying data discrepancies, processing information, testing enhancements, and providing customer service.
• Assisting with queries and Microsoft Access objects related to EzDMR and WAFR.
• Evaluating information and proposing enhancements to improve processes or to meet any other needs.
• Assisting with data entry of drinking water and wastewater monitoring reports as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of physical and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of the general office practices.
• Knowledge of computer software and web-based tools.
• Ability to learn applicable permitting requirements for wastewater and stormwater facilities.
• Ability to learn functions and procedures for data processing.
• Ability to learn data management systems, procedures and workflows.
• Ability to follow instructions and directions.
• Ability to accurately read and record data.
• Ability to gather, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical information.
• Ability to identify the nature of a problem, and to use logic and analysis to evaluate solutions.
• Ability to review data and written materials for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work in a team or independently.
• Ability to track and coordinate multiple work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience, as described above.
• Post-secondary degrees 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

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.

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.

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; Tuition waivers; Total Compensation Estimator Tool And more! For a complete list of benefits, visit

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: View email address on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io 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. 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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399