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Environmental Specialist II
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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:
The Environmental Specialist II, 37010668 is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s, Southeast Regional Operation Center (ROC), located in Fort Pierce and will be responsible for water quality sampling in freshwater and estuarine ecosystems as well as ground water wells, and performing biological assessments of streams and lakes. Duties for this position also include records management, calibration of field meters and maintenance of other field equipment.
The Difference You Will Make:
Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters.
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:
This intermediate environmental position performs biological assessment and water quality sampling in freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems for the Water Quality Monitoring Program. Water quality sampling is conducted on both surface and groundwater.
Performs data accuracy reviews on all data collected following QA/QC protocols. Assists with reporting of biological, chemical, and physical data for surface water environments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
- Ability to understand and interpret applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Skill in operating and trailering small powerboats.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, or physical sciences from an accredited university or college and 1 year of verifiable related work experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related work experience, as described above, for a total of 5 years.
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.
