Environmental Specialist I - 37011050

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Civicworks partners with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to conduct compliance inspections and investigations across environmental programs, based in the Northwest District in Tallahassee, FL. The role covers field inspections, permit reviews, data analysis, and enforcement recommendations.

The position requires a valid driver license, travel, and a 4+ year background in environmental/regulatory fields or a relevant degree, with HAZWOPER certification within a year of hire.

Qualifications

• Valid driver license and ability to travel including overnight stays.
• 4+ years of experience in Environmental/Regulatory fields or a post-secondary degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, scientific principles, and field sampling techniques.
• Ability to conduct outdoor field inspections and navigate rough terrain in Florida conditions.
• OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER certification required within one year of hire.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and database systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compliance inspections and investigations for environmental programs (solid waste, hazardous waste, stormwater, air quality, and water resources).
• Perform field inspections and permit file reviews.
• Analyze data and provide enforcement recommendations.

Skills

Field inspections

Regulatory knowledge

Data analysis

MS Office proficiency

Outdoor navigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Natural Science/Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

Database systems

Job description

Entry-level professional position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection conducting compliance inspections and investigations for environmental programs including solid waste, hazardous waste, stormwater, air quality, and water resources. The role involves field inspections, permit file reviews, data analysis, and enforcement recommendations in the Northwest District based in Tallahassee, FL.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver license and ability to travel including overnight stays
• At least 4 years of verifiable experience in Environmental/Regulatory and/or Engineering, or post-secondary degree in Natural Science, Environmental Science, or Engineering
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, scientific principles, and field sampling techniques
• Ability to conduct outdoor field inspections and navigate rough terrain in Florida conditions
• OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER certification required within one year of hire
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and database systems