Environmental Specialist I - 37010218

Other; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach is seeking an entry-level Environmental Specialist I to support permit applications, inspections, and technical assistance across air, waste, and water programs.

The role involves permitting review, compliance inspections, outreach and training, and enforcement activities for regulated facilities. Ideal for candidates new to the field with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental terminology, principles and analytical techniques in physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; prepare technical reports.
• Ability to perform field inspections including climbing, walking slopes, lifting 40 pounds, and working outdoors in South Florida conditions.
• Skilled in personal computers, spreadsheets, industry database applications.
• Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications.
• Conduct compliance inspections.
• Provide technical assistance across air, waste, and water programs.
• Permit review and enforcement activities for regulated facilities.
• Outreach and training related to environmental programs.

Skills

Environmental terminology

Data collection and analysis

Technical writing

Field inspection

PCs and databases

Independent work

Tools

Industry database applications

Job description

An entry-level Environmental Specialist I position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach responsible for processing permit applications, conducting compliance inspections, and providing technical assistance across air, waste, and water programs. The role involves permitting review, compliance inspections, outreach and training, and enforcement activities for regulated facilities.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of environmental terminology, principles, and analytical techniques in physical or natural sciences
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally; prepare technical reports
• Ability to perform field inspections including climbing, walking slopes, lifting 40 pounds, and working outdoors in South Florida conditions
• Skilled in personal computers, spreadsheets, industry database applications
• Ability to work independently and establish effective working relationships