Regulatory Scientist I or II

Regulatory Scientist I or II - Division of Regulatory Services

Job Summary: This is entry to mid-level professional work primarily reviewing simple to moderately complex environmental resource permit applications and supporting the compliance team as needed by conducting compliance investigations, inspections and managing compliance and enforcement projects.

Job duties include:

• Reviews the environmental portion of smaller and/or more straightforward applications for Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) and Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL) authorizations. Reviews and processes requests for releases and amendments to regulatory conservation easements. Responsibilities include performing wetland delineations; applying the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM); conducting site inspections for environmental assessments; reviewing construction plans, mitigation plans, and environmental data; preparing technical staff reports and letters; conducting pre-application meetings and meetings during the review process to assist consultants and applicants with developing and completing applications through the design-review process; coordinating the review of projects with other review team members and the Supervising Regulatory Scientist; performing environmental assessments using aerial photographs, vegetation, soils and other environmental data; documenting project actions, activities, and pertinent information in e-Reg; and communicating regularly with supervisor on projects with heightened concern.
• Supports the compliance team as needed by conducting compliance activities on smaller and/or more straightforward Environmental Resource permits.  Responsibilities include conducting periodic site inspections during and upon completion of project construction/implementation to monitor environmental conditions; evaluating compliance submittals; reviewing and evaluating monitoring reports; evaluating the progress of wetland mitigation areas; responding to complaints and public information requests pertaining to rule violations and wetland impacts; facilitating resolutions to non-compliance issues; performing permit determinations; writing technical reports and enforcement actions; reviewing legal documents and coordinating with legal staff; coordinating with other compliance team members and supervisors; and documenting compliance actions, activities, and pertinent information in e-Reg.
• Performs other tasks and duties including but not limited to public outreach; attending and/or presenting at professional training sessions, seminars or workshops; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Regulatory Scientist I requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany, or environmental science.

Regulatory Scientist II requires a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany or environmental science and two years professional experience in the environmental field.

An advanced degree may substitute for a portion of the required experience. 

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: 

Regulatory Scientist I: $49,067.20 - $61,339.20

Regulatory Scientist II: $56,180.80 - $70,220.80

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Hybrid work schedule, Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, and wellness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States. 

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

Approximately half the time will be spent in the field conducting site visits and the other half is spent in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products.

Frequent field visits:

Applicant must have the ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses:

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Location:  Apopka

Closing Date:  March 17, 2025