Requisition No: 857909
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37021063
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37021063
Salary: $43,230/annually
Posting Closing Date: 08/15/2025
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the physical and natural sciences relative to environmental resources
• Knowledge of the Department’s regulatory programs, soil science in Florida; hydric soils in Florida; application of Florida’s unified wetland delineation Rule 62-340, F.A.C.; identifying and delineating Florida wetlands
• Knowledge of computers and the Microsoft suite of applications
• Knowledge of training techniques and principles
• Skilled at organization and good communication
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Ability to provide effective presentations to the public and staff
• Ability to prepare clear, concise and articulate procedures, rules, letters and presentation materials
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public
• Ability to work independently, collect, analyze and synthesize scientific and technical data
• Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies and procedures
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel as needed to perform training, participate in meetings and attend conferences
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
• Ability to travel extensively throughout Florida and work extended hours and endure physically demanding field inspections

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or a natural science. 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 four years of experience on a year for year basis.
• Ability to travel
• A valid Florida driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience related to the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Program (permitting, compliance, enforcement and state lands) or similar state or Federal dredge and fill program experience.
• Experience collecting and analyzing data and drafting technical reports
• Experience with the rules and statutes governing the State’s regulatory and proprietary programs.
• Experience with GIS and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

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 Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination (SLERC) program is accepting applications for a full-time career service Environmental Specialist I position. The SLERC program is responsible for the consistent implementation of the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) programs statewide.
The ERP Program regulates activities in, on or over surface waters or wetlands, as well as any activity involving the alteration of surface water flows. This is an entry-level professional environmental position conducting audits, documenting audit results in reports related to State Environmental Resource Permits and Formal Determinations. Duties will include drafting and preparing audit reports, reviewing survey and GIS information related to regulatory actions, performing data entry, identifying missing information and making recommendations on more efficient ways to compile the data. The position will also be involved in the preparation and development of training and auditing materials and planning documents to ensure consistent data entry.