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Environmental Specialist III
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Division of Law Enforcement
**ANTICIPATED VACANCY**
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
This posting is for an Environmental Specialist III located at the Department of Environmental Protection’s central district office located in Orlando, Florida. This position is with the Office of Emergency Response (OER) section. This position will be responsible for the completion of a range of assignments independently under limited supervision. The work requires applying a scientific understanding to analyze problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of applications.
The Difference You Will Make:
The incumbent responds to hazardous material and petroleum release emergencies that threaten the environment or the public health and safety.
How You Will Grow:
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.
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.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Tuition waivers.
- And more!
Your Specific Responsibilities:
In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is always expected to be aware of and abide by the Department's Standards of Conduct, as well as all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
This is a second level intermediate professional and technical environmental position serving as the pre-designated state on-scene coordinator for the Office of Emergency Response (OER) in the Division of Law Enforcement (DLE). The incumbent responds to hazardous material and petroleum release emergencies that threaten the environment or the public health and safety. The incumbent coordinates the work of contractors, responsible parties, and Emergency Response Team Members.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to compile, organize, and analyze data.
- Ability to effectively communicate courteously both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to read and understand complicated rules, regulations, policies, and directives.
- Ability to work various levels of personal protection equipment (PPE) up to and including Level A.
- Ability to work independently.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of professional related experience or 5 years of related professional work experience can substitute for a degree and the required year of professional related experience.
Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:
- Valid Driver License
- Complete initial OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER refresher within 1 year, annually thereafter.
- Participate in Medical Monitoring
- On-Call Emergency Response
- Travel
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 (1-866-663-4735).
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.
