Robert Cowdery Environmental Engineer

Career Opportunities

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) offers a wide range of opportunities, all across the State of Florida, for talented, energetic people. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career that offers professional growth, then DEP has a place for you.		Laura Herren, Environmental Specialist, tests water quality at Pellicer Creek Aquatic Preserve in St. Johns County. Using a “datasonde,” which records water quality data every 30 minutes, Laura can ensure continued protection of one of Florida’s 41 aquatic preserves. Aquatic Preserves provide a unique setting to understand nature and to set goals for protecting other estuaries in the region.
Learn about DEP with stories from our staff: Accountant - Jennifer Peddicord - Tallahassee Attorney - Larry Morgan - Tallahassee Engineer - Robert Cowdery - Tallahassee Environmental Specialist - Alice Bard - Apopka Law Enforcement Officer - Kelly Hickok - Key Biscayne Park Ranger - Carmelo J. Duesler - Dania Other Career Opportunities
Other career opportunities available within DEP include:
Scientific / Technical Positions Chemists Hydrologists Water resource specialists Design engineers Geologist Water specialists Design and drafting Surveyors	Managerial / Administrative Positions Policy analysts Communications specialists Information systems analysts Accounting Administrative support Clerical accounting Personnel technicians Data entry Records management Land managers Land acquisition agents
Internship Opportunities Applying for an Internship Application materials can be submitted by mail or electronically Internships normally coincide with the school terms. Through our internship program, students can learn: The importance of protecting the environment Valuable leadership skills Become committed to a career in public service Develop essential teamwork skills Improve communication skills If you are interested in applying for an internship with DEP, you will need to send us the following information: A cover letter describing your area(s) of interest and the dates when you will be available. A resume describing your training and experience A copy of your schools internship criteria Please send these three items to the following address: Florida Department of Environmental Protection 3900 Commonwealth Blvd, MS# 70 Attention: Bureau of Personnel Services, Recruitment Tallahassee, Florida 32399 Or you may submit your information via facsimile at 850-245-2545.
A complete listing of the Department’s advertised vacancies is accessible online at www.peoplefirst.myflorida.com. To obtain additional information on the Department, you may visit our website at www.dep.state.fl.us.