Environmental Specialist III - 37000303

Other; Tallahassee (FL); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Specialist III in Tallahassee. The role focuses on evaluating coastal projects and ensuring compliance with state coastal protection statutes.

You will review permit applications, conduct site inspections, and collaborate with agencies and applicants to protect marine ecosystems, wetlands, and beaches. A strong background in marine ecology and coastal environmental management is required.

Qualifikationen

• Four years of verifiable experience in coastal or environmental science (or a post-secondary degree as alternative).
• Knowledge of marine ecology, coastal ecosystems, and environmental permit processes.
• Ability to interpret Florida statutes and rules related to coastal protection and environmental resource management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder coordination.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for site inspections.
• Proficiency with GIS and computer software for data analysis and documentation.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate coastal projects requiring Joint Coastal Permits and Environmental Resource Permits.
• Review permit applications and conduct site inspections.
• Collaborate with agencies, applicants, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with state coastal protection statutes and regulations.
• Leverage marine ecology expertise to assess impacts on marine ecosystems, wetlands, and beaches.

Kenntnisse

Marine ecology

Coastal ecosystems

Environmental permit processes

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel willingness

GIS

Data analysis software

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

GIS software

Jobbeschreibung

Environmental Specialist III with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection evaluates coastal projects requiring Joint Coastal Permits and Environmental Resource Permits to assess impacts on marine ecosystems, wetlands, and beaches. The role involves reviewing permit applications, conducting site inspections, collaborating with agencies and applicants, and ensuring compliance with state coastal protection statutes and regulations. Located in Tallahassee, this position requires expertise in marine ecology and coastal environmental management.

Key qualifications:

• Four years of verifiable related experience in coastal or environmental science (or post-secondary degree as alternative)
• Knowledge of marine ecology, coastal ecosystems, and environmental permit processes
• Ability to interpret Florida statutes and rules related to coastal protection and environmental resource management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and stakeholder coordination
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel for site inspections
• Proficiency with GIS and computer software for data analysis and documentation