Environmental Specialist I

State of Florida

Entry-level Environmental Specialist at Florida Department of Environmental Protection, processing permit applications and conducting compliance inspections for environmental management.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeWest Palm Beach • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,350 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in processing permit applications and conducting compliance inspections within environmental regulatory frameworks. Proficient in cross-training across air, waste, and water program areas while ensuring adherence to compliance standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Regulatory InspectionCompliance AssurancePermit ProcessingCertified Wetland EvaluatorHAZWOPER Certification

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Hard Skills

Permit Application ProcessingCompliance InspectionsTechnical Document ReviewRegulatory ComplianceEnvironmental Regulations

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver LicenseCertified Wetland EvaluatorHAZWOPER Certification

Industry Keywords

Environmental ComplianceCompliance AssistanceRegulated FacilitiesERP Permit Applications

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for processing permit applications and conducting compliance inspections for the Department’s Compliance Assurance Program/Permitting Program.
Cross trains in multiple program areas (air, waste, water).
Reviews and processes highly complex ERP permit applications and technical documents.
Communicates final decision with facility/site owner.
Conducts compliance assistance site visits of regulated facilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid Driver License.
Ability to travel, overnight if required.
Obtain Department certification as a Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE) within 9 months of hire, as applicable.
Ability to use safety equipment and complete a 24-hour HAZWOPER course, as applicable.
At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.
Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
Tuition waivers.