ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010827

Requisition No: 839772 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010827

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010827 

Salary:  $ 4,493.09 Monthly commensurate with experience 

Posting Closing Date: 11/04/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 (37010827) is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Watershed Services Program (WSP), Watershed Information Network (WIN) Section in Tallahassee and will be responsible for directing the maintenance and enhancement tasks related to the Watershed Information Network (WIN) Database. The position will provide project coordination and technical support for WIN related activities and other DEAR data management priorities.

The Difference You Will Make:

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters.  DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

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.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

This is an advanced environmental technical and professional position in the Watershed Services Program (WSP) in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR).  The position is responsible for providing technical and scientific expertise to aid in the management and evaluation of monitoring data from the State’s water resources, and to support the data management needs of DEAR. The position requires knowledge of environmental statutes and regulations and as well as advanced data management concepts and software to facilitate managing and evaluating data.

Specific duties include:

To aid in the management and evaluation of monitoring data the incumbent will direct maintenance and enhancement tasks related to the Watershed Information Network (WIN) and Florida STORET Public Access (SPA) applications. This includes working with Office of Technology & Information Services – Application Maintenance Services (OTIS-AMS) staff and other department, division, program, and project staff to design and implement approved changes.

Coordinate with DEAR’s programs, including those for standards development, the Impaired Waters Rule, total maximum daily loads, and basin management action plans to provide data management support, as needed, relative to WIN, Florida STORET, or their successors.

Participate and work effectively as a leader, facilitator, or member of department, division, program, or section approved teams.  Teams will be created as needed to facilitate completion of tasks related to DEP or DEAR priorities, to improve the effectiveness of the operation of WSP, DEAR, or DEP, or to resolve process or work problems.

Act as a Data Provider Coordinator for the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP or department) as needed in assigned areas of the state (e.g., DEP Districts) to facilitate loading of data to DEAR’s environmental databases, principally the Watershed Information Network (WIN) and its successors. Coordinate with DEAR programs or sections, other department divisions or programs, the water management districts, and other data users to train and assist them to load high quality environmental data to and retrieve it from DEAR’s environmental databases. Construct, maintain, and train on new processes and procedures for data maintenance, migration, and quality assurance.

Manage WIN Administrator duties such as system approvals, security, and code table maintenance. Assist in the management of the New WIN Coordinator Training plan; as needed, act as the training lead to answer and resolve operational questions.

Lead or participate in database management or special projects to accomplish DEP, division, program, or section data management goals, as required by the supervisor, WSP Administrator, or the division office.

Assist department and external data consumers with WIN and Florida STORET (or their successors) database related inquiries. Investigate questions regarding data in WIN or Florida STORET (or their successors) and work with appropriate staff to resolve issues.

As needed, participate in cross-training, and provide support on activities and responsibilities, including but not limited to data loading to and data retrieval from WIN, Florida STORET Public Access (SPA), and the U.S. EPA Water Quality Exchange (WQX), as well as reporting on Quality Assurance (QA) activities.

Assist with or manage contracts as required by the above duties.

Prepare oral and written reports and presentations as needed.

Participate in training for this position, as required by section, program, DEAR or DEP.

Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of environmental concepts, procedures, practices, and statutes and regulations.
2. Knowledge of relational database structure and management concepts.
3. Knowledge of and ability to proficiently use MS Excel and MS Access.
4. Ability to elicit, document, and analyze business requirements, processes, and workflows.
5. Ability to translate business requirements into clear and concise functional specifications for technical teams.
6. Ability to troubleshoot system issues.
7. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
8. Ability to work independently, make decisions, and solve problems effectively using critical thinking skills.
9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
10. Ability to maintain project schedules and manage deadlines.
11. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
12. Ability to complete assignments on time.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering sciences, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, public health, or computer science from an accredited university or college and 3 years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 7 years.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of and ability to proficiently use Oracle, SQL, and/or PLSQL.
2. Knowledge of and ability to proficiently use the Watershed Information Network (WIN) Database.
3. Experience and skill in communicating with others on technical/data management issues.
4. Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical data related to environmental water quality.
5. Ability to provide attention to detail and complete tasks efficiently.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

Valid Driver’s License. Occasional overnight travel.

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.