Environmental Specialist I

Starting Salary:

Environmental Specialist I $22.61 - $28.83

Environmental Specialist II $23.88 - $30.45

Environmental Specialist III $25.21 - $32.15

Nature of Work:

Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental sampling, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with the stormwater and environmental codes of the City. Work is performed under general supervision and employees are expected to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation of applicable codes and EPA regulations. Performance is reviewed through conferences, reports, and results obtained.


Minimum Qualifications:
Environmental Specialist I:
Associate Degree with major course work in chemistry, biology, limnology, environmental engineering or related field and six months to one (1) year experience in environmental science, preferably including field experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association Stormwater C Certificate, Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 1 Certificate, or equivalent, desired. Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or equivalent, and a Boating Safety Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission required within one year of employment. Valid Florida driver license required

Environmental Specialist II:
Same as Environmental Specialist I, above, except requires three years' experience as specified. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association Stormwater C Certificate, Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 1 Certificate, or equivalent, required within one year of employment. Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Operator Certification, or equivalent, required. Boating Safety Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, required

Environmental Specialist III:
Same as Environmental Specialist I, above, except requires six years' experience as specified. Florida Water and Pollution Control Operators Association Stormwater B Certificate, or Florida Stormwater Association Stormwater Operator Level 2 Certificate, required. Florida Stormwater, Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector Certification, or equivalent, required. Boating Safety Course approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission required. Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Standard Operating Procedures for Field Activities Certification through TREEO or FDEP-approved organization, required. Must have passed and continue to maintain FDEP's Expert Status [Certification] for Lake Vegetation Index




Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Important: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at jobs@orlando.gov or 407.246.2062.

If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:

• Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
• Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.