Environmental Water Quality Specialist II

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee seeks an Environmental Specialist II to assist in assessing waterbody health under the IWR framework. The role collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure data-driven listings and TMDLs, using ArcGIS and Excel for analysis.

The position emphasizes field sampling, data QA/QC, and development of supporting documentation across 4c/4d areas, with opportunities to contribute to basin-wide initiatives and public meetings.

Qualifications

• Five years of verifiable related experience or a degree with equivalent experience
• Valid Driver License required
• Occasional overnight travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Assess waterbody health using the Impaired Waters Rule (IWR) and prepare assessment lists
• Collaborate with team, data providers, and stakeholders to gather information
• Develop documentation for 4c and 4d supporting information and review 4b/4e documents
• Participate in field sampling and monitoring activities and assist in developing TMDLs

Skills

Water quality analysis

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Field work

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/environmental science

Tools

ArcGIS

Excel

IWR database

Job description

Florida Department of Environmental Protection in Tallahassee seeks an Environmental Specialist II to assist in assessing waterbody health under the IWR framework. The role collaborates with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure data-driven listings and TMDLs, using ArcGIS and Excel for analysis.

The position emphasizes field sampling, data QA/QC, and development of supporting documentation across 4c/4d areas, with opportunities to contribute to basin-wide initiatives and public meetings.