Environmental Specialist I - 37010265

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics seeks an entry-level environmental professional in Pensacola, FL. You will manage site projects for cleanup, track compliance, maintain databases, and prepare technical reports on hazardous waste, solid waste, and petroleum storage issues.

Apply scientific principles and regulations to evaluate contamination impacts and coordinate technical reviews while collaborating with stakeholders and site owners in a dynamic environmental setting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and overnight travel required.
• 4+ years of related Environmental/Regulatory/Engineering experience or equivalent post-secondary degree.
• HAZWOPER (OSHA 24-hour) certification required within one year of appointment.
• Field inspections outdoors in Florida weather.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage site projects for cleanup initiatives.
• Track compliance and maintain project databases.
• Correspond with site owners and stakeholders.
• Prepare technical reports on hazardous waste, solid waste, and petroleum storage issues.
• Apply scientific principles and state/federal regulations to evaluate contamination and coordinate technical reviews.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Field inspections

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

B.S. or higher in Natural Science/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Entry-level environmental professional position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District in Pensacola, FL. Responsibilities include site project management for cleanup projects, compliance tracking, database maintenance, correspondence with site owners, and preparation of technical reports involving hazardous waste, solid waste, and petroleum storage issues. The role requires applying scientific principles and state/federal regulations to evaluate contamination impacts and coordinate technical reviews.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel overnight
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and/or Engineering (or equivalent post-secondary degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering)
• OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER certification required within one year of appointment
• Ability to conduct field inspections and work outdoors in Florida weather conditions
• Proficiency with computer programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Outlook)
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and work collaboratively with stakeholders