Environmental Permitting and Compliance Specialist I

State of Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition waivers

Job summary

State of Florida in West Palm Beach is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to process permit applications and conduct compliance inspections. You will cross-train across air, waste, and water programs and mentor staff on programmatic issues.

The role requires inspecting facilities, writing permit documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance with deadlines. A CWE certification within 9 months is expected where applicable.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver License.
• Ability to travel, overnight if required.
• Obtain CWE within 9 months of hire.
• Ability to use safety equipment and complete a 24-hour HAZWOPER course, as applicable.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Ability to meet snorkeling/skin diving validation requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications and conduct inspections for the Compliance Assurance/Permitting Program.
• Cross-train in multiple program areas (air, waste, and water).
• Review permit applications, plans, and reports for compliance with Department rules.
• Update permitting data/records in data management systems.
• Recommend issuance or denial of permits and ensure deadlines are met.
• Coordinate with Compliance staff and support inspections to determine compliance.
• Provide training materials and participate in internal training activities.
• Conduct inspections at facilities and sites known to be highly complex.

Skills

Regulatory inspection experience

Verbal and written communication

Ability to travel

HAZWOPER readiness

CWE certification plan

Education

Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE) certification

Job description

State of Florida in West Palm Beach is seeking an Environmental Specialist I to process permit applications and conduct compliance inspections. You will cross-train across air, waste, and water programs and mentor staff on programmatic issues.

The role requires inspecting facilities, writing permit documents, and ensuring regulatory compliance with deadlines. A CWE certification within 9 months is expected where applicable.