Environmental Specialist I - 37020979

DGS Office of External Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Orlando seeks an entry‑level environmental position to support the Central District's compliance, permitting, and outreach mission. The incumbent conducts site inspections, offers compliance assistance, and performs technical reviews of low‑complexity facilities across multiple program areas.

This role also supports internal training and organizational development initiatives, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Familiar with terminology and principles of physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply environmental regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific data.
• Strong written and verbal communication, professionally.
• Willingness to conduct field inspections/investigations independently.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections at regulated facilities.
• Provide compliance assistance and technical reviews.
• Support internal training and organizational development initiatives.
• Analyze environmental data and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Regulatory interpretation

Scientific data analysis

Written and verbal communication

Field inspection experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

This entry-level environmental position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Orlando supports the Central District's compliance, permitting, and outreach mission. The incumbent conducts site inspections, compliance assistance, and technical reviews of low‑complexity regulated facilities across multiple program areas, while also supporting internal training and organizational development initiatives.

Key qualifications:

• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of physical or natural sciences
• Ability to understand and apply applicable environmental regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical data
• Ability to communicate tactfully and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work independently and conduct field inspections/investigations
• Ability to work well with people