Environmental Specialist III - 64031287

DGS Office of External Affairs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist III to conduct asbestos-related inspections and enforce air quality regulations. The role requires technical report writing, field inspections, and independent decision-making to ensure compliance with environmental laws at the local, state, and federal levels.

The candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in a physical or natural science or engineering, a valid driver’s license, and experience with data analysis and report preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering is required.
• Valid Driver's License is required.
• Ability to use respirator and protective gear to enter confined areas.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and data analysis principles.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of asbestos renovation and demolition projects.
• Investigate citizen complaints related to air pollution.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and county environmental regulations.
• Perform field inspections of minor pollution sources and open burning activities.

Skills

Field inspections

Technical report writing

Data analysis

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering

Job description

Environmental Specialist III with the Florida Department of Health conducts inspections of asbestos renovation and demolition projects, investigates citizen complaints related to air pollution, and monitors compliance with federal, state, and county environmental regulations. The position requires independent judgment, technical report writing, and field inspections of minor pollution sources and open burning activities.

Key qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical or natural sciences or engineering
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to use respirator and protective gear to enter confined areas
• Knowledge of environmental regulations and data analysis principles
• Ability to prepare technical reports and work independently