Environmental Specialist I - 37020183

Other; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Jacksonville seeks an entry-level Compliance Assurance Program professional. You will support ERP compliance activities, perform inspections, review permits, investigate complaints, and draft enforcement documents.

This role emphasizes accurate data entry, effective outreach, and independent work while collaborating with staff and facility operators. Ideal candidates will have strong knowledge of environmental regulations, data analysis, and

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in environmental or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and use Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies and procedures.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections.
• Review permits.
• Investigate complaints.
• Draft compliance and enforcement documents.
• Accurate data entry.
• Outreach support and communication with staff and facility operators.

Skills

Data collection & analysis

Technical report writing

Microsoft Office Suite

Independent work

Verbal & written communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry-level professional position in the Compliance Assurance Program at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, located in Jacksonville, FL. Responsible for Environmental Resource Program (ERP) compliance assistance and inspection activities, including conducting inspections, reviewing permits, investigating complaints, and drafting compliance and enforcement documents. Position requires accurate data entry, outreach support, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with staff and facility operators.

Key qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in environmental or natural sciences
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures
• Ability to prepare technical reports and use Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies and procedures
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing