ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - Pending Reclass - 37010493

Requisition No: 857100 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - Pending Reclass - 37010493

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010493 

Salary:  $59,286.48 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2025 

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Environmental Consultant 
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection, Northwest District
**Pending Reclassification - Internal Agency Only**
This position is located in Pensacola, FL.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This is an advanced environmental position performing professional work responsible for scientific tasks for Environmental Resource Permitting functions. The incumbent will exhibit and implement positive and energizing leadership skills. Serve as a role model for the Department and support the District’s mission, goals and values. Serve as the local point of contact for the Division(s) and will coordinate with the Division(s) when necessary. This ERP Permitting subject matter expert’s duties involve:

• Independently review, analyze, and evaluate varying levels of complex ERP permit applications to include Stomwater (exemptions or general permits that require engineer review, or an Individual Permit with a single best management practices stormwater management system) for conformance to state and federal rules and regulations.
• Process (to include recommending issuance or denial of) complex permits and/or documents and requests for additional information, when required, that are consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures.
• Perform site inspections, as necessary, in support of permit application reviews and evaluations.
• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and documentation into agency databases and file systems.
• Develop, coordinate and provide technical assistance to the compliance assurance program.
• Prepare to lead on applications requiring review by Board of Trustees and complex permitting applications that involve Compliance Assurance Program.
• Provides regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations, exemptions, and compliance assistance to permittee and/or company representatives, other department programs including Compliance Assurance Program, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.
• Participates in training activities as required. Coordinates and facilitates program-specific training for staff.
• Assist managers in Ecosystems Management Agreement development and coordination.
• Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement - Assesses and determines training needs of District staff.
• Serves as a subject matter expert or technical consultant for ERP regulations including jurisdictional determinations, when directed, reviews staff’s work product for accuracy.
• Provides technical assistance as needed.
• Provides Internal assistance such as training and providing technical assistance to Compliance and Assurance Program and permitting staff to include but not limited to; Certified Wetland Evaluator certifications, Wetland Delineation training and snorkel certifications.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material and methodology. Develops and refines training aids such as SOPs, manuals and handbooks.
• Participates, develops and leads cross-training activities and safety events. Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing and team building initiatives.
• Participates in training and is a self-advocate for training needs.
• Partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.
• Participates in Division-related calls and calibration activity.
• Maintains working contact relationship with multiple Department Division Offices to ensure a consistent approach to compliance-related activity.
• Prepare to act as state’s witness in ERP related issues.
• Mentor ESIII staff.

Performs other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
2. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
3. Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
4. Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
5. Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
6. Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.  
7. Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
8. Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
9. Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
10. Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
11. Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data.
12. Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
13. Ability to identify soils, plants and wildlife in aquatic and wetland ecosystems found in Florida.
14. Ability to evaluate, analyze and interpret aerial photography, site plans and drawings.
15. Knowledge of engineering design, construction, operations techniques, principles, and terminology.
16. Ability to train, motivate and inspire others to achieve team goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License and ability to travel overnight as needed.
• At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in Environmental/Regulatory and or Engineering. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science, Environmental Science or Engineering 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.
• Must have and maintain DEP’s Certified Wetland Evaluator certification.
• Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigation, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:
Annual salary - $59,286.48

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:
The Northwest District is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position is available in Pensacola located downtown at 160 W. Government St. Pensacola, FL., 32502.

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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool 
• And more!

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

For questions regarding the position, please contact: Blake Chapman, Environmental Manager at Blak.A.Chapman@FloridaDEP.gov

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:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.