Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in West Palm Beach seeks an Environmental Specialist II to handle permit processing and compliance inspections across air, waste, and water programs. The role involves cross-training in multiple DEP program areas and mentoring staff on programmatic issues.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex permit applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with staff to maintain high inspection and enforcement standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications and conduct compliance inspections.
• Coordinate with Compliance staff and support inspections for permit compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and develop SOPs and manuals.
• Conduct compliance assistance site visits and engage with industry to improve rates.

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Data analysis

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Field inspections

Tools

Data systems

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in West Palm Beach seeks an Environmental Specialist II to handle permit processing and compliance inspections across air, waste, and water programs. The role involves cross-training in multiple DEP program areas and mentoring staff on programmatic issues.

Responsibilities include reviewing complex permit applications, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with staff to maintain high inspection and enforcement standards.