ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010769

Requisition No: 872590 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010769

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010769 

Salary:  $4,493.09 monthly; $53,917.08 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT 

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (37010769)

Inspections Team

Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Program 

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

This position assists staff by conducting inspections in the State Revolving Fund Program. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation.

This advanced position involves engineering work performed within the State Revolving Fund (SRF) Program.  Under the supervision of the Environmental Manager and Program Administrator, the incumbent of this position will be primarily involved with implementing the State Revolving Fund Loan Programs authorized under Title VI of the Clean Water Act, Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Chapter 403.1835, F.S., Chapter 403.8532 F.S., and the Small Community Wastewater Construction Grants program authorized under Chapter 403.1838 F.S.  Engineering knowledge is required to ensure that the proposed facilities are constructed in accordance with good engineering practice.  Moderate travel to project site locations is required. This is advanced level work where the employee may perform or be responsible for the completion of a range of assignments independently under very limited supervision. The work requires applying a scientific understanding to analyze problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of applications.

Responsible for managing the construction phase of the projects by attending pre-construction and progress update meetings, performing interim and final construction inspections of the project and reviewing change orders, and providing to the project manager, for eligibility with program requirements.

Confers with consulting engineers, government officials, industrial representatives, and citizens regarding compliance with department rules and regulations. This will primarily be done as representing the department at public meetings, the pre-bid, kick-off and regular progress meetings for the SRF.

Reviews planning documents, including sewer system evaluation surveys and site-specific studies, prepared by other professional engineers.  The review of these documents includes ensuring the scope of the document is eligible and appropriate.  Also, coordinates the interdisciplinary reviews by experts (clearinghouse review) representing Department and other governmental agencies.

Interprets Florida Statutes and the Florida Administrative Code for SRF Programs related to drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects.

Reviews interlocal agreements, capital finance plans, business plans, public participation documentation, and user charge systems.

Assists in the review of plans and specifications and ensures their conformity with facilities planning documentation.  This review includes establishing conformity of bidding information with the plans and specifications.

Review and process project disbursement requests to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement in accordance with State Revolving Fund program requirements.

Assists in maintaining the SRF filing system and database when completed project documents are provided.

Assists in creating, amending, and maintaining the inspection program standard operating procedures for SRF.

Develops and recommends program objectives and improvements to the environmental manager.

Provides guidance (verbal and written comments) to local government officials and their legal, fiscal, administrative and engineering representatives during the preparation of documentation required under Chapters 62-503, 62-505, 62-552, and 62-554, F.A.C.  Also reviews federal and state rules and statutes to ensure they are applied in a uniform manner.

Assists with preparation and publication of environmental information documents under Chapters 62-503, 62-505, 62-552, and 62-554, F.A.C.

Responsible for conducting project closeout inspection and making recommendations for final payment.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the concepts, terminology, principles and analytical techniques of wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water engineering
• public works financing concepts and terminology
• governmental funding programs for public works
• the planning, design, construction and operation of public utility systems
• environmental problems and mitigation thereof

Skill in professional use of Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite, primarily Outlook, Word, and Excel

Ability to:

• solve problems relating to wastewater, stormwater and drinking water engineering
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and carry out work assignments
• understand and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• perform field inspections outdoors in all Florida weather conditions

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Valid driver’s license.
• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary education from an accredited college or university, with a degree in Engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences, may be used as an alternative for the required four 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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

• Must obtain and maintain Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within 1 year from hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process.
• Valid and active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.
• Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills. 

Pay:

$4,493.09 monthly; $53,917.08 annually

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:

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.

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.

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.