Senior Environmental & Water Resources Specialist

City of Clearwater; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clearwater seeks an Environmental Specialist III to develop and implement water and natural resources programs. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, project management, and coordination with multiple agencies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience, plus a valid Florida driver's license. The position supports resiliency and climate adaptation initiatives across city departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of professional environmental experience.
• Valid State driver's license required.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and monitors compliance with environmental regulations and programs.
• Manages water quality projects, permits, and regulatory reporting.
• Reviews permit applications and drafts comments for agencies.
• Coordinates with City Departments and state/federal agencies on compliance and cleanup.
• Plans and implements resiliency, hazard mitigation, and adaptation initiatives.

Skills

Planning & coordination

Grant writing

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Geology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Ecology, Civil Engineering, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Planning, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

City of Clearwater seeks an Environmental Specialist III to develop and implement water and natural resources programs. The role focuses on regulatory compliance, project management, and coordination with multiple agencies.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of experience, plus a valid Florida driver's license. The position supports resiliency and climate adaptation initiatives across city departments.