Description

The City of Tallahassee is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Environmental Engineer to join its Environmental Regulatory Compliance Division. This is a responsible and impactful position supporting the City’s commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory excellence.

This professional role provides engineering, technical, and regulatory expertise to ensure compliance across City services and facilities. The selected candidate will play a key role in planning, organizing, and implementing programs that maintain and enhance environmental compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering, technical, and regulatory assistance within the Environmental Regulatory Compliance Division
• Plan, organize, and implement initiatives to maintain compliance with environmental laws and regulations
• Interpret and communicate applicable environmental laws, rules, and ordinances to staff and stakeholders
• Develop and implement environmental programs and procedures
• Conduct technical analyses and perform required computations
• Prepare permit applications, regulatory reports, and related documentation
• Train staff on environmental compliance requirements and best practices
• May supervise or direct the work of environmental specialists and/or administrative personnel

This position operates under the direction of the Environmental Regulatory Compliance Administrator and requires a high degree of independence, initiative, and professional judgment. Performance is evaluated through conferences, reports, and overall results achieved.

Be part of a team dedicated to protecting the environment and serving the community. The City of Tallahassee offers meaningful work, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact on public services and sustainability efforts.

For the complete job specification, listing essential duties and desirable qualifications, go to Environmental Engineer.

Requirements

Minimum Training & Experience

• Possession of a bachelor’s degree in environmental, chemical, or general engineering 

AND

• Three years of engineering experience

Necessary Special Requirements

• Must obtain registration as a professional engineer in the State of Florida within 24 months of employment as a condition of continued employment.