ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010553 1 1

Requisition No: 840431 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010553 1 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010553 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $52,859.88 - $57,680.04 (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010553

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

The Environmental Consultant performs specialized work under the Program Manager for the Division of Waste Management’s District Support Program.  The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in science or engineering, contaminated site assessment and knowledge of human health and ecological risk assessment.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Consultant assists in all areas of the division and the FDEP’s six district offices to support efficient cleanup of contaminated sites.  As a group, the section works to build strong knowledge, expertise and partnerships among the public and private entities engaged in contaminated site cleanup. These projects help ensure safe, clean drinking water, and prevent chemical exposures that could adversely affect human health or the environment.

How You Will Grow:

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 - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Pay:

Annual Salary: $52,859.88 - $57,680.04 (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• This is an advanced environmental, technical, and professional position in the Division of Waste Management.  The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support in the implementation of statewide programs for the assessment and remediation of contamination sites.  The position requires knowledge and experience in human health and ecological risk assessments, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, contamination assessment techniques and methods and DEP rules and procedures.  The position involves the following activities:

• Provides technical support on site assessment and remediation of contaminated sites. Reviews and evaluates assessment and management documents, and related documents which may include remedial investigations, site assessments, feasibility studies, conceptual remedial action plans and reports for all types of contaminated sites. Prepares written response comments.

• Provides guidance and support in evaluation of site assessments.  This includes monitoring developments in the science of risk assessment and evaluating possible effects to department rules, procedures and guidance.  Acts proactively to recommend or implement updates to rules, policies and guidance as needed.  Writes and updates the Risk Assessment Guidance Document provided to consultants and the public outlining FDEP requirements for contamination assessment and remediation.  Advise consultants performing risk assessments and remediation.

• Negotiates, prepares and helps manage contracts within the District Support Program. Serves as backup to coordinate risk assessment review and toxicological service requests with the toxicological contractors for the benefit of the FDEP statewide contamination assessment and remediation programs. If the selected applicant is not a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), they will need to take the FCCM training provided by the Department of Management Services and pass the final assessment during the probationary period.

• Serves as district liaison for responsible party cleanup sites. The district liaisons work with each of the regulatory districts to review site progress, make recommendations for improving the speed of the cleanup and closure, check for consistency in site management decisions among the districts and assist with the verification of accurate and up-to-date data in the ERIC database using established reports and metrics.

• Assists in clean up rule development, including serving as rule manager as required. Collates and organizes recommendations for rule changes. Assists with rule text development.

• Assists and responds to the public, agency officials, local government personnel, and consultants regarding inquiries and technical assistance concerning contaminated site cleanup. Coordinates, assists and edits any outreach or compliance assistance initiatives within the Division as assigned.

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• Attends meetings at the request of supervisor.

• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human health risk assessment evaluation and procedures.
• Knowledge of ecological risk assessment evaluation and procedures.
• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.
• Knowledge of contaminated site cleanup techniques and methods, including risk based corrective action and Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code.
• Skill in use of computers and software including MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows Operating System.
• Skill in problem solving and effective use of available resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people from a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.
• Ability to manage projects and major programs.
• Ability to organize a complex workload and independently complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate or present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear, understandable manner.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences and three years of verifiable related experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of seven years.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIRMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), within the first six months of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel.

Contact Information:

Kendra Goff, Program Manager

Director’s Office/District Support Program

Email:  Kendra.Goff@FloridaDEP.gov

Phone No:  850-245-8717

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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

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.