Environmental Compliance & Permitting Specialist I

State-of-Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays

State Group Insurance options

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Specialist I in West Palm Beach, FL to process permit applications and perform compliance inspections across air, waste, and water programs. The role includes cross-training opportunities and mentoring within DEP’s Compliance Assurance and Permitting programs.

The position emphasizes field inspections, data management, and written documentation, with development of technical and programmatic expertise in environmental

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License.
• Ability to travel, overnight if required.
• Obtain CWE within 9 months of hire, as applicable.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or related
• Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Review permit applications, plans, specifications, and reports for assigned programs.
• Ascertain that all Department rules are met and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with Compliance staff and support inspections to determine compliance with permits.
• Write Requests for Additional Information permit documents and other correspondence clearly.
• Conduct inspections and site visits; prepare field documents and reports.
• Provide compliance assistance to facilities before, during, and after inspections.
• Develop training materials and SOPs; participate in internal training and mentoring.

Skills

Environmental regulations

Permit review

Inspections

Technical writing

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Specialist I in West Palm Beach, FL to process permit applications and perform compliance inspections across air, waste, and water programs. The role includes cross-training opportunities and mentoring within DEP’s Compliance Assurance and Permitting programs.

The position emphasizes field inspections, data management, and written documentation, with development of technical and programmatic expertise in environmental