ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64037768

Requisition No: 864219 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64037768

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64037768 

Salary:  $53,917.08-$60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2025 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

This is a telework position.  The chosen candiate must live in the Duval, St. John or Baker county area.  The mailing address is 2100 All Childrens Way, Orlando, FL 32818.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a bureau-wide, statewide consultant position responsible for assisting the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.  The position provides technical, scientific, and professional expertise and guidance on the physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of Radioactive Material (a.k.a. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) 10 CFR Part 37).  The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and providing trainings in different parts of the state and conducting more challenging on-site inspections and investigations in the Southwestern Region.  Other duties include:

Conducts assigned on-site inspections of x-ray facilities and users of radioactive materials. Assignments will include the more difficult or complicated type of x-ray facilities and/or Part 37 radioactive material licensees where demonstrated competence will be required.

Performs radiation emergency response duties, assessing hazards and taking appropriate actions to minimize radiation exposure to workers, the public, and the environment.

Performs radiation related investigations as assigned.

Serves as mentor for new staff. Maintains and enhances professional and technical skills through training and professional organizations.

Serves as radiation technical advisor when answering radiation workers and public concerns. Serves on committees when requested to further radiation research issues.

Assists the Field Operations Environmental Administrator, inspection staff, and the section by providing technical, scientific, and professional guidance on NRC Part 37 needs.  Provides quality assurance and statewide training as deemed necessary by the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.  Coordinates continuing education for inspection staff on Part 37 and other federal regulatory changes.  Researches and helps develop or improve training needs for staff on inspection procedures. Serves on in-house training workgroups. 

Assists the Field Operations Environmental Administrator with Part 37 training, development of procedures, and audits staff on Part 37 inspections as assigned.  Provides technical, scientific, and professional guidance to the section on federal regulations like security zones, physical protection of Category 1 and 2 materials.  Investigates special areas and reports unusual findings to the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.  Serves on in-house workgroups to help maintain the BRCpedia content in compliance with NRC regulations, and other related duties as assigned by the Environmental Administrator.

Assist administrator and incident response consultant on incident response and investigations. Assist incident response consultant on developing an annual review of incident investigations and lessons learned for statewide training purposes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of radiation.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 4 years of experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physicist (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology (or similar work experience).

Travel Time: 50-75%

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

This is a telework position.  The chosen candiate must live in the Duval, St. John or Baker county area.  The mailing address is 2100 All Childrens Way, Orlando, FL 32818.

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 www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.