Senior Environmental Permitting & Compliance Specialist

Other; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach is seeking an advanced-level Environmental Specialist to process permit applications and conduct compliance inspections across air, waste, and water programs.

The role provides compliance assistance and technical training to regulated facilities, manages permitting decisions, coordinates inspections, supports enforcement actions, and contributes to internal training and organizational improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of environmental regulations, rules, and analytical techniques in physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to review and process permit applications and technical documents across multiple program areas.
• Ability to conduct field inspections including climbing, walking on slopes, and lifting 40 pounds.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with personal computers, spreadsheets, and industry database applications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel overnight.

Responsibilities

• Process permit applications and associated technical documents across multiple program areas.
• Conduct compliance inspections across air, waste, and water program areas.
• Provide compliance assistance and technical training to regulated facilities.
• Manage permitting decisions and coordinate inspections.
• Support enforcement actions and contribute to internal training and organizational improvement initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Permit applications review

Field inspections

Technical writing

Computers & databases

Driver's license & travel

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection in West Palm Beach is seeking an advanced-level Environmental Specialist to process permit applications and conduct compliance inspections across air, waste, and water programs.

The role provides compliance assistance and technical training to regulated facilities, manages permitting decisions, coordinates inspections, supports enforcement actions, and contributes to internal training and organizational improvement initiatives.