Environmental Specialist I - 37011439

Civicworks; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Jacksonville is seeking an entry-level professional to support potable water compliance and inspection activities. You will conduct inspections, review permits, investigate complaints, and draft compliance documents for water facilities.

This role requires knowledge of environmental sciences, technical report writing, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with facility operators and internal stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of verifiable related experience or a post-secondary degree substitute year-for-year
• Knowledge of environmental sciences terminology, principles and analytical techniques
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific/technical reports
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies and procedures
• Valid driver license and ability to travel

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections
• Review permits
• Investigate complaints
• Draft compliance and enforcement documents for water facilities

Skills

Environmental knowledge

Technical report writing

Independence with communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Post-secondary degree or sufficient experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is an entry-level professional position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Jacksonville, responsible for potable water compliance assistance and inspection activities. Duties include conducting inspections, reviewing permits, investigating complaints, and drafting compliance and enforcement documents for water facilities. The role requires knowledge of environmental sciences, technical report writing, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with facility operators and internal stakeholders.

Key qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience (or post-secondary degree as substitute on year-for-year basis)
• Knowledge of environmental or natural sciences terminology, principles, and analytical techniques
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical reports
• Ability to use personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies, and procedures
• Valid driver license and ability to travel