ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010115

Requisition No: 860221 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010115

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010115 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $63,471.36 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010115

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a highly technical, professional position that serves as the Project Manager responsible for multiple high-profile contaminated sites, including Superfund and State-funded hazardous waste cleanup sites, and Drycleaning solvent contamination sites. 

• Manages and tracks all phases of remedial action activities at assigned sites.  As Project Manager, employee is empowered with decision-making authority related to work at assigned sites.

• Manages assigned contracts for site assessment and remediation with limited supervision. Prepares site-specific scopes of work and cost estimates and negotiates these elements with contractors.  Reviews and approves contractor tasks assignments, change order requests, and invoices for completed work. Maintains and updates contract management documentation and resolves contracting issues. Conducts on-site inspections, and oversight of fieldwork when necessary.

• Oversees coordination with U.S. EPA (Environmental Agency) on National Priorities List (NPL) Superfund sites. Provides sole technical review of documents for NPL sites, evaluates remedial alternatives, and participates in the selection of alternatives consistent with National Contingency Plan (NCP), CERCLA, and state law and rules, as appropriate.  Prepares written review comments and provides technical recommendations and approvals of documents. Assist in the resolution of DEP/EPA issues regarding Appropriate and Relevant Applicable Requirements (ARARs), Remedy concurrence, Deletions, and other NPL site related issues.

• Provides technical assistance to other section staff, consultants, and the public regarding technical issues relating to contamination assessments, site hydrogeology, remedial alternatives and related technical topics.  Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding compliance with federal Superfund hazardous waste cleanup regulations and U.S. EPA policy.  This assistance may include participation in technical meetings, enforcement activities, participation at public meetings, and on-site visits.  Employee will provide guidance to ensure statewide consistency in cleanup of sites.

• Assist the Environmental Administrator in coordinating the acceptance of sites into State-funded cleanup program. This effort will require coordination with the CERCLA Site Screening group, EPA and the district offices.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations relating to hazardous waste/materials management/contaminated site cleanup.     
• Knowledge of state rule making policies and procedures, contract management and contract procurement. 
• Knowledge of hazardous waste site assessment, risk assessment, and remediation.
• Skill in database management and data analysis.
• Skill in proofreading and editing technical documents for technical accuracy, spelling, and grammar.
• Ability to coordinate, organize and maintain schedules of projects, and tasks. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, on technical and scientific matters. 
• Ability to travel to hazardous waste cleanup sites
• Able to successfully draft/evaluate complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns within your program area, with sufficient expertise for managing complex issues.
• Able to provide guidance and/or training to District or Division staff within your program area on complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four (4) years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degree(s) from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver License.
• Travel is required.
• Must complete 40-hour OSHA safety training course within six months of employment and then attend annual refresher safety courses

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of three years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $63,471.36 (Commensurate with experience)

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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 complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

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.