Environmental Specialist III

State of Florida

. Support the Florida Resilient Program and provide technical assistance for planning, funding, permitting, and monitoring of resilience adaptation projects .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $53,560 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resilience adaptation project management, including technical assistance, compliance review, and data analysis. Proficient in utilizing tools such as ArcGIS and Salesforce to enhance project evaluation and reporting.

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Resilience Project ManagementArcGIS Desktop And Mobile ApplicationsData Analysis And ReportingTechnical Assistance And Compliance ReviewGrant Application Review

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisProject ManagementTechnical ReviewReport WritingScope Of Work CreationGrant ComplianceCritical ThinkingData Product DevelopmentGeodatabase DevelopmentVulnerability Study Analysis

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime ManagementCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeArcGISSalesforceMobile ApplicationsDashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Coastal ConstructionEnvironmental ResourcesResiliencePlanningPermitting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Florida Resilient Program and provide technical assistance for planning, funding, permitting, and monitoring of resilience adaptation projects
Assist grant managers with deliverable reviews, grant workplan reviews, scope of work changes, and eligibility issues
Develop guidelines and criteria for reviewing project data and compliance with statutes, rules, and policies
Conduct technical reviews of proposed adaptation projects, monitoring data, and vulnerability study analyses
Provide written comments and participate in project coordination meetings
Assist with resilience projects and processes, collaborating with ORCP staff and contractors
Prepare reports with recommendations for long-term strategies
Assist with on-site or virtual inspections to evaluate project tasks, deliverables, grant compliance, and project performance
Review and score grant applications, document eligible entities and projects, and provide quality assurance support
Work with planning, GIS, and Salesforce teams to enhance evaluation processes and develop training materials
Perform data review and creation, deliverable review, scope of work creation, report writing, project management assistance, coordination, and invoicing
Assist in developing and reviewing geodatabases, spatial layers, dashboards, mobile applications, and Salesforce data sources
Coordinate education and outreach activities, including training materials, workshops, conferences, open houses, scheduling, and logistics
Represent Florida Resilient staff in applicant meetings, public meetings, and Department and interagency discussions
Coordinate with Department sections and program areas to preserve, restore, and protect Florida’s environment and natural resources
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least six years of verifiable related experience
Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis
Valid driver’s license
Ability to travel
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of ArcGIS desktop and mobile applications
Ability to apply critical thinking for planning/infrastructure problems
Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently
Ability to provide technical assistance to Department staff, local governments, and other external stakeholders
Skilled in collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
Ability to develop data products to streamline data analysis
Working knowledge, skills, and abilities in resilience or engineering
Knowledge of statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources

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
Veterans’ Preference in employment for eligible candidates
Potential waivers for postsecondary educational requirements for certain eligible service members