Requisition No: 849382
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 55005196
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55005196
Salary: $53,039.38 - $68,639.19
Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2025
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State of Florida Department of Transportation
Job Posting Description
201 / Planning And Environment Management Office
Open Competitive
Career Service
Contact Person: Amy Tucker-Bauldree
Contact Phone Number: 386-758-3725
Contact Email Address: Amy.Tucker-Bauldree@dot.state.fl.us
Hiring Salary Range: $2,039.98 - $2,639.97/Bi-weekly Range $53,039.38-$68,639.19/Annual Range
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
District Two
1109 S Marion Ave
Lake City, Florida 32025
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is an environmental scientist position responsible for independent professional work assessing environmental impacts of proposed State and Federally funded transportation projects. This position is responsible for work areas related to protected species, habitats, wetlands, water quality, and will contribute to contamination, noise, and cultural impacts. This position will coordinate with and provide support to the District Environmental Management Office. Education and background in the natural or physical sciences is preferred.
Conducts environmental impact reviews of transportation improvement projects. Independently performs environmental work including conducting and documenting field reviews and analyzing information from Geographical Information Systems (GIS) based data. Prepares National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other Project Development and Environment (PD&E) environmental documentation, including writing technical memos, reports and correspondence. Supports environmental review and documentation preparation for all classes of action. Conducts these activities in support of the scheduled Production date.
Independently conducts field and desktop reviews of construction plans. Provides comments through the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Electronic Review Comments (ERC) application during the production phases of projects for compliance with statutes, rules, policies and procedures as outlined in the PD&E Manual. Coordinates comments and recommendations with supervisor and project manager or others as appropriate.
Reviews and supports the preparation of environmental reports for transportation projects as part of PD&E studies. Conducts field studies and prepares responses to public inquiries and complaints. Compiles, reviews and analyzes engineering and environmental data and reports for the evaluation of project related environmental impacts. Represents the Department at workshops, hearings, and other meetings with the public, special interest groups, and governmental resource/regulatory agencies to facilitate project awareness, reviews, negotiations, approval and/or concurrence.
Prepares and reviews draft NEPA documents utilizing Statewide Environmental Project Tracker (SWEPT) and assists with NEPA assignment activities and coordination with the FDOT Central Office of Environmental Management.
Participates in preparing, tracking and reviewing project commitments from PD&E through Final Design and Construction phases. Maintains project file information and inputs project information into FDOT databases. Collaborates with Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) Coordinator, prepares or reviews information for the screening events, reviews agency commentary and supports preparation of FDOT responses to agency comments. Responds to inquiries from other agencies and the public including Public Records Requests or other correspondence as assigned.
Coordinates with engineers, project managers and other environmental specialists and consultants, and participates in consultant management activities including scope development and staff hour negotiations. Participates as technical support for and in the development of Request for Proposals. Reviews and directs consultant work activities for assigned projects or tasks including task work order development, reviewing and approving progress reports for those efforts. Assists in the administration and tracking of district contract funds and consultant activities.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Advanced knowledge of concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences.
- Working knowledge of state and federally protected species and habitats.
- Working knowledge of wetlands, and water quality.
- Knowledge of the DOT, transportation or related project development, NEPA and linking planning and environmental review processes.
- Knowledge of contract management practices.
- Knowledge of project management practices.
Skills in:
- Skilled at managing multiple tasks with multiple deadlines.
Ability to:
- Ability to think critically and problem solve.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
- Ability to use computer programs including database and GIS systems.
- Ability to deal with the public in a courteous manner.
- Ability to plan, organize and complete assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to collect, evaluate and interpret data.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
While on duty status, the incumbent of this position may be required to drive a state owned or leased vehicle to perform the duties of this position. A valid Class E “E” driver’s license is required. This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Five (5) years of professional experience in the field of transportation; natural, physical, social, or environmental sciences; or environmental engineering. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience. A master’s degree in environmental sciences, environmental engineering, or transportation may substitute for up to five (5) years of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience (including internships or co-ops) count as experience.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
- $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
- Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
- State of Florida retirement package
- 10 paid holidays a year
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- Generous vacation and sick leave
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition waiver for public college courses
- A variety of training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
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.
