Environmental Specialist II - 37011567

Science Technology Engineering And Mathematics; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Fort Myers is seeking an Environmental Specialist II to process permit applications and conduct compliance inspections for the Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination Program. The role involves reviewing dredging, filling, wetlands, and surface water permits and ensuring alignment with state regulations.

Under limited supervision, you will perform specialized technical tasks, conduct field inspections, and prepare detailed

Qualifikationen

• Four or more years in regulatory inspection, compliance, permitting or related professional experience.
• Post-secondary degree in natural or physical science may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Ability to perform field inspections, including climbing ladders, walking on slopes, and lifting 40 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel, including overnight stays.
• Must obtain CWE certification within 6 months of hire.

Aufgaben

• Process permit applications related to dredging, filling, wetlands, and surface waters.
• Conduct compliance inspections to ensure adherence to state environmental regulations.
• Review and analyze permit applications and prepare technical reports.
• Perform field inspections and related duties under limited supervision.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory inspection

Compliance

Permitting

Field inspections

Ausbildung

Natural/Physical science degree

Jobbeschreibung

The Environmental Specialist II is a professional position with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Fort Myers that processes permit applications and conducts compliance inspections for the Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination Program. The role involves reviewing and analyzing permit applications related to dredging, filling, wetlands, and surface waters, ensuring compliance with state environmental regulations. The incumbent works under limited supervision performing specialized technical tasks, field inspections, and report preparation.

Key qualifications:

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or professional related experience
• Post-secondary degree from accredited college/university with major in natural or physical science may substitute for experience on year-for-year basis
• Ability to perform field inspections including climbing ladders, walking on slopes, lifting and carrying 40 pounds
• Valid driver license and ability to travel including overnight stays
• Must obtain Department certification as Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE) within 6 months of hire