Job Description

Requisition No: 867951 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 37001254

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001254 

Salary: $3083.33 month / $37000.00 annual 

Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Environmental Specialist I (37001254)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Anticipated Vacancy

This position is located in Dunedin, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Honeymoon Island State Park is looking for a self-motivated park service professional to fill an Environmental Specialist I position, providing visitor services, maintenance, protection, administration, and natural resource management. The applicant must possess good visitor service and administrative skills, be able to work independently. The applicant must be able to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

This is moderately independent work providing Visitor Services, Natural Resource Management, Maintenance, Administration of Honeymoon Island State Park

VISITOR SERVICES AND TRAINING - Develops talks and programs regarding the park’s management, natural history facets and needs, and presents them to the public and professional organizations. Trains staff to perform technical monitoring in support of research/monitoring projects and in the various facets of ecosystems dynamics so accurate interpretation may be afforded visitors. Assists in the design of natural history exhibits .

NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Monitors ecosystems and their related facets, conducting research in areas having utility for future management decisions formulation. Plans and monitors resource management projects including prescribed burning, mechanical restoration treatments, invasive species control and imperiled species management. Conducts surveys for seabirds/shorebirds and sea turtles. Conducts research relevant to ecosystems restoration and maintenance. Makes management recommendations and prepares pertinent portions of park management plan revisions. Reviews developments and potential encroachments and makes recommendations regarding the minimization of adverse effects upon park resources. Consults with other professionals regarding best management practices and their application. Assembles and maintains species inventories to assess the health of ecosystems and constituent changes

MAINTENANCE - : Assures appropriate maintenance and security of all assigned scientific and support equipment stored in the park biologist’s office. Maintains cleanliness of workspace and assigned vehicles as well as equipment used. Communities’ equipment maintenance needs.

ADMINISTRATION Acquires scientific and professional reports and maintains them as references for management guidance. Assembles data and produces reports on biological and physical aspects pertinent to systems management. Develops and maintains files on research, monitoring and other activities. Develops budget requests and equipment specifications necessary to support the resource management of the park. Documents all research and activities and maintains a computer database and files.

OTHER – Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Plant taxonomy and keying techniques
• Identification of wildlife with emphasis on shorebirds, seabirds and sea turtles
• Florida’s pyric communities’ management needs
• Prescribed fire applications and techniques
• Research design and applications as they relate to ecosystems management
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SKILL IN:

• communicating effectively verbally and in writing
• accurately preparing reports
• interacting with all internal and external customers and the general public in a professional, tactful and courteous manner
• utilize a computer including, but not limited to software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• utilize all-wheel drive equipment, canoes, motorized vehicles and motorized watercraft

ABILITY TO:

• follow verbal and written instructions/directions
• work independently with minimal supervision
• establish and maintain effective working relationships
• speak in public
• understand and apply rules, directives, policies, laws and regulations
• conduct routine inspections, identify and investigate problems
• conduct field research, data gathering and resource health assessment
• develop and maintain files on research, monitoring and other activities
• make recommendations and prepare pertinent portions of park management plan revisions
• assemble and maintain species inventories to assess the health of ecosystems and constituent changes
• work outdoors in inclement weather
• work rotating shifts including nights, weekends and holidays
• maintain a valid driver's license
• properly wear uniform
• comply with male and female hair grooming standards and body art and piercing restrictions

Minimum Qualifications :

• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences.

Pay:

$3,083.33 month/$37,000.00 annual

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Honeymoon Island Administration

#1 Causeway Blvd.

Dunedin, FL 34698

A short drive from Tampa, beautiful Honeymoon Island, offers visitors an escape from the bustle of city life. One of Florida’s best-loved state Parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explore along with a three-mile trail though one of the last remaining virgin slash pine forests. Accessible only by private boat, Egmont Key has a natural and cultural history, including a lighthouse that has stood since 1858. After touring the historic sites and trails, visitors can enjoy swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing and picnicking.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please click ).
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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