Environmental Specialist I - Watershed & BMAP Support

State-of-Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Environmental Specialist I in Tallahassee to support the state's Total Maximum Daily Load and Watershed Management Program. This entry-level role emphasizes data organization, report prep, and coordinating with managers, staff, agencies, and the public.

The position offers hands-on training, opportunities to learn hydrology basics, GIS tools, and stakeholder engagement while contributing to BMAP development and plan monitoring.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of principles of surface and groundwater hydrology.
• Basic knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to use ESRI GIS software, MS-Office, and various modeling tools.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the development and implementation of BMAPs by assisting senior staff with data collection and organization.
• Produce preliminary drafts of reports, maps, and tables and assist with public meeting logistics.
• Coordinate activities with stakeholders and prepare informational materials.
• Draft summary progress reports for Program and Division managers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hydrology basics

GIS software

MS-Office

Data interpretation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical reporting

Education

Engineering or Environmental Science degree

Tools

ESRI GIS

MS Office

Modeling tools

Job description

Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) seeks an Environmental Specialist I in Tallahassee to support the state's Total Maximum Daily Load and Watershed Management Program. This entry-level role emphasizes data organization, report prep, and coordinating with managers, staff, agencies, and the public.

The position offers hands-on training, opportunities to learn hydrology basics, GIS tools, and stakeholder engagement while contributing to BMAP development and plan monitoring.