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Job Description
Salary Range
$22.61-$28.83
Job Posting End Date - Applications will no longer be accepted starting
09-13-2025
Job Summary
Starting Salary:
Environmental Specialist I $22.61 - $28.86
Environmental Specialist II $23.88 - $30.45
Environmental Specialist III $25.21 - $32.15
Job Description:
Performs specialized technical field and office work involving research, environmental sampling and inspection 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: STORMWATER - Associate's Degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, limnology, environmental engineering or related field and six (6) months 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. 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 (1) year of employment . Valid Florida Driver's License required.
Environmental Specialist II : - STORMWATER: Associate's Degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, limnology, environmental engineering or related field and three (3) years 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, required within one (1) 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 - STORMWATER: Associate's Degree with major coursework in chemistry, biology, limnology, environmental engineering or related field and six (6) years 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 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.
Additional Qualifications for Promotion:
Promotions are not to be considered an automatic function of longevity and are subject to the review and authorization of the Supervisor. The employee’s last performance review must have resulted in an overall rating of Meets standards or better with no factor rating of less than meets.
STORMWATER - Additional Qualifications for Promotion:
Proficient at following all internal policies for performing inspections and follow-up enforcement activities. Capable of training new employees and delegating tasks, as needed. Capable of uploading field data into Orange County Water Atlas. Successful completion of specialized projects assigned by supervisor.
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.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Orlando
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