Environmental Specialist I - 37011017

DGS Office of External Affairs; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Jacksonville is seeking an entry-level professional for the Environmental Resource Permitting Program. You will review and evaluate environmental permit applications and produce permits and compliance documents.

You will conduct site inspections and provide technical and regulatory assistance to permittees and other stakeholders, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support sound environmental decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in environmental or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical reports.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Valid driver license.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate environmental permit applications.
• Produce permits and compliance documents.
• Conduct site inspections.
• Provide technical and regulatory assistance to permittees and other stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental regulations

Scientific reporting

Verbal/written communication

MS Office proficiency

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry-level professional position in the Environmental Resource Permitting Program at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Jacksonville. Responsibilities include reviewing and evaluating environmental permit applications, producing permits and compliance documents, conducting site inspections, and providing technical and regulatory assistance to permittees and other stakeholders.

Key qualifications

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in environmental or natural sciences
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical reports
• Ability to prepare technical reports and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid driver license