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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37001805

Employer
State of Florida
Location
Tallahassee, Florida, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
May 31, 2021

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Sector
Government
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Permitting
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Requisition No: 377661

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37001805

Position Number: 37001805

Salary: $40,948.18 - $45,043.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/28/2021

Division of Water Resource Management

Mining and Mitigation Program

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Environmental Specialist III

Position Number 37001805

The Division of Water Resource Management is accepting applications for a full-time Career Service Environmental Specialist III under the Mining and Mitigation Program in Tallahassee, Florida.

The Mining and Mitigation Program is responsible for the administration of mine reclamation, environmental resource permitting, and State 404 permitting programs, as authorized by Chapters 211, Part II, 373, Part IV, and 378 Florida Statutes, and set forth in Title 62, Florida Administrative Code. These rules address the reclamation, environmental resource permitting, and State 404 permitting on lands disturbed by the extraction of mineral resources, such as phosphate, limestone, dolomite, shell, heavy minerals, fuller's earth, clay, gravel, peat, and sand, and the direct participation of other agencies in the regulatory process.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate permitting and reclamation programs that are carried out statewide. Process, evaluate and recommend final action on all assigned mines reclamation conceptual plans, annual reports, notices of disturbance, as-built reclamation reports, dredge and fill permit applications, environmental resource permit applications, State 404 permit applications, compliance/enforcement issues and other environmental and mine documents, in a timely and professional manner, preparing appropriate documentation.
  • Perform field evaluations under all types of weather conditions and traverse rough terrain. Inspect and maintain awareness of mining/permitting/reclamation activities/compliance and enforcement and recommend solutions to existing problems.
  • Perform field evaluation of wetlands proposed to be disturbed by mining activities, construction activities and remaining natural resources.
  • Investigate and evaluate complaints relating to all sources of pollution and initiate appropriate action.
  • Coordinate within the department and with other state and federal agencies and interested groups concerning reclamation and mine permitting matters.
  • Appropriately represent the Department in meetings and other forums with other agencies, the legislature, and the public.
  • Maintain strong knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Maintain awareness of latest reclamation and restoration technology and native Florida ecosystems.
  • Become familiar with Florida wetland plants, hydric soils, and the utilization of hydrologic indicators to identify wetlands.
  • Provide management and other staff members with periodic plans of action and status reports, written or oral, as needed, on assigned areas of responsibility. Assist with updating and verification of applicable files, maps and data accuracy updates or assisting with the updating of files, maps or data. Maintain up-to-date files and computer tracking. Maintain data, statistics, and technology information on all assigned activities and provide to staff, the public, other governmental agencies and the professional community as requested.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Overnight travel is required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
  • ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  • ability to deal with the coworkers and public in a tactful and courteous manner;
  • ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
  • ability to work both independently and as a team;
  • ability to solve problems;
  • report writing and computer skills required;
  • ability to work effectively and accurately while under deadline;
  • ability to prioritize extensive workload and maintain organized records;
  • ability to evaluate complex interrelationships;
  • knowledge of habitat management, reclamation, restoration, and/or habitat rehabilitation techniques;
  • ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret technical data;
  • ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • skill in observing and reporting topographical and biological field conditions;
  • knowledge of biological functions related to Florida ecosystems;
  • ability to travel frequently, perform field inspections and maintain a valid driver's license;
  • ability to travel extensively throughout Florida and to work extended hours and endure physically demanding field inspections, including but not limited to traversing difficult upland/wetland terrain.

    Minimum Qualifications:
  • A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences.
  • Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience.
  • A valid driver's license.

    Contact Information:
    Jessica Duke
    Jessica.Duke@floridadep.gov
    850-245-8357

    Persons interested in applying for this position must submit a completed State of Florida Employment Application through the People First System.

    DEP offers an excellent array of benefits, including:
  • Health insurance for individual or family (HMO and PPO options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month)
  • Life insurance
  • Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
  • Retirement benefits
  • Vacation and sick leave
  • Paid holidays
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Tuition waiver for state university and Florida College System courses
  • Training opportunities
  • Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts


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). 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. 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.

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