ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37011394

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist I is an entry-level position in the Division of Waste Management, located in Tallahassee, Florida. The role assists with developing and overseeing statewide environmental waste compliance assistance programs and promotes compliance with solid, hazardous, universal waste, and used oil regulations.

The position provides technical support to district, local-government, and regulated-industry programs; helps implement training and outreach; reviews management reports and compliance reviews; and tracks and analyzes compliance and enforcement activities. It also coordinates with information technology staff on applications and databases supporting the Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program (PCAP), including SWIFT Applications, DOCLOG, ESSA registration modules, electronic document management systems, and related Business Portal applications. The role supports data quality for DEP Form 8700-12FL notifications and develops and coordinates PCAP application training for department and district staff.

The position requires a valid driver’s license and travel. It is designated as a Position of Special Trust, requiring successful completion of background screening. OSHA Safety Training must be successfully completed within six months of employment.

Requirements

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences, or qualifying post-secondary education substituted year-for-year.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Travel is required.
• Skill in using Oracle databases and analyzing data with SQL and Excel.
• Skill in using computer programs, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to train as appropriate.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Successful completion of background screening for a Position of Special Trust.
• Successfully complete OSHA Safety Training within six months of employment.
• Foreign degrees require a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and understanding of the federal Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and overseeing statewide environmental waste compliance assistance programs.
• Promote compliance by regulated entities with solid, hazardous, universal waste, and used oil regulations.
• Provide technical support to district solid and hazardous waste programs and local household hazardous waste and small quantity generator programs.
• Implement training programs and develop outreach materials supporting compliance assistance programs.
• Review and maintain management reports and compliance reviews to help ensure districts meet annual service commitments and priorities.
• Support district compliance assistance and outreach efforts.
• Provide technical assistance to regulated industries, districts, local governments, and others on waste management regulatory requirements.
• Track and analyze compliance and enforcement activities.
• Coordinate with information technology staff on database development, modifications, and enhancements for PCAP applications.
• Coordinate maintenance and support for SWIFT Applications, DOCLOG, ESSA registration modules, new modules, and electronic document management systems related to PCAP.
• Participate in the Clearing House process to maintain data quality standards for DEP Form 8700-12FL notifications and related information.
• Coordinate with information technology staff to ensure ESSA applications in the Department’s Business Portal are comprehensive, consistent, and efficient.
• Coordinate and develop training on PCAP applications for PCAP and district staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• 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 supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed