PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37010867

Requisition No: 857726 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37010867

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010867 

Salary: Annual Salary: $57,457.57 - $69,147.24 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2025 

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PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST II - 37010867

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a highly professional geological position located in the Solid Waste Program and Permitting section. This section is responsible for rule development, solid waste policy, financial assurance compliance and implementing Florida’s solid waste management program.

• Assists in the technical and hydrogeological reviews of permit applications and reports for active, non-delegated Class I landfills and other facilities co-located at these landfills, including Class III landfills, waste processing facilities, waste tire facilities and construction and demolition debris disposal facilities. This also includes reviews of waste to energy (WTE) facilities and associated WTE disposal and co-located facilities.
• Assists the solid waste permitting group to ensure permitting time clocks are being satisfied.
• Provides status reports to the Supervisor.
• Prepares appropriate correspondence to include letters requesting additional information from applicants, local and state officials, local and state agencies, consultants and other in-house Department programs as required.
• Monitors and complies with permitting time clocks associated with these projects as required.
• Meets with applicant’s consultants, local government officials and responsible parties, in-house as well as in the field, to discuss technical design and regulatory requirements at permitted solid waste facilities.
• Coordinates with appropriate District staff on these projects as needed.
• Drafts technical assistance documents and assists in drafting permits and letters of intended agency action for signature and seal.
• Assists in updating the necessary Department databases with information associated with these permit applications. Assists in the review and processing of variances, alternate procedures and beneficial use requests, as needed.
• Reviews technical reports, water quality reports, evaluation monitoring reports and contamination assessment reports as needed and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Provides technical assistance to District staff for solid waste enforcement cases regarding technical design and regulatory requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments, consultants and citizens concerning solid waste technologies and regulations governing solid waste facilities. Participates in public meetings and workshops.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Chapter 403, Florida Statute.
• Knowledge of Chapter 62-701, Florida Administrative Code.
• Skills in the operation of personal computers and related software.
• Ability to conduct solid waste management facility inspections.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other agency staff and the public.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least five years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel is required

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Must be a Florida Licensed Professional Geologist (Chapter 492 F.S.)

Pay:

Annual Salary: $57,457.57 - $69,147.24 (Commensurate with experience)

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead 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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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!

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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:

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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.