Engineering Specialist II - 37011250

DGS Office of External Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Engineering Specialist II in Orlando, a mid-level role combining compliance assistance, inspections, permitting, and internal training. You will work with regulated facilities to ensure environmental compliance while supporting staff development and departmental operations.

The position requires strong analytical and communication skills, ability to interpret regulations, and capability to conduct field inspections.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical or natural sciences terminology, principles, and analytical techniques.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and clearly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and manage work priorities.
• Ability to physically conduct field inspections and site visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist with compliance assistance, inspections, permitting, and internal training.
• Work with regulated facilities to ensure environmental compliance while supporting staff development and departmental operations.

Skills

Scientific knowledge

Data interpretation

Regulations interpretation

Written communication

Independent work

Field inspections

Job description

Engineering Specialist II is an intermediate-level position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Central District in Orlando. The role combines compliance assistance, inspections, permitting, and internal training—working with regulated facilities to ensure environmental compliance while supporting staff development and departmental operations.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of physical or natural sciences terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical data
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to communicate tactfully and clearly both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and manage work priorities
• Ability to physically conduct field inspections and site visits