ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011046

Requisition No: 886697 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011046

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011046 

Salary:  $53,913 - $60,000 annually (commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

The position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Anticipated Vacancy

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (37011046)

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration (OWPER)

Everglades Restoration-Water Quality

The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that implements Department policy, programmatic, technical, and regulatory responsibilities under several Everglades restoration efforts, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), Everglades Forever Act (EFA), and the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP). The incumbent of this position is a technical coordinator on Everglades restoration activities between the Federal, State, local agencies, and other stakeholders. Additionally, will coordinate the Department's internal technical reviews of Everglades restoration activities including but not limited to the review of technical documents and information related to Everglades Forever Act and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan programmatic and project specific items. Other duties of this position include supporting Section efforts to carry out the policies and objectives set forth by the Department and the Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Projects. The incumbent will be expected 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. Duties and responsibilities may require working in excess of 40 hours in a work week.

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. Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

The incumbent of this advanced environmental position provides technical support for planning, permitting and compliance activities, including but not limited to generating the daily South Florida system updates and reviewing permit application materials and water quality monitoring plans. Responsibilities also include providing regulatory guidance regarding water quality standards, reviewing regulatory reports, and statistically analyzing and illustrating water quality, biological and hydrological data for the greater Everglades ecosystem. Part of a multidisciplinary team that implements Department policy, programmatic, technical, and regulatory responsibilities under several Everglades restoration efforts, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), Everglades Forever Act (EFA), and the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP).

This position will develop and author Chapter 3 of the annual South Florida Environmental Report. Other duties include acting as the Department representative in interagency meetings and working groups with Federal and State partners and local stakeholders, including the Restoration Coordination & Verification team (RECOVER) and Project Delivery Teams (PDT) for Everglades restoration projects. The position will also provide technical support for the Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration on the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee and related working groups. Other responsibilities include leading the program’s quality assurance (QA) system and conducting technical reviews of Innovative Technology Grant deliverables, including Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs). 

Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Chapters 373 and 403 Florida Statutes
• the biological, chemical, and physical processes, related to the evaluation of impacts to water quality, soil, and biota of Florida ecosystems
• wetland, aquatic, marine, and upland ecosystems, the scientific principles that govern them and their interaction
• statistical theory
• storm water, non-point source, and watershed management principles

Skill in:

• using R and RStudio software or another statistical tool

Ability to:

• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• analyze and interpret scientific and technical data associated with environmental impacts and to determine compliance with water quality standards
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of professionals
• work independently and with others in a team setting with minimal supervision
• plan, organize and execute tasks associated with a complex workload
• communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences
• operate personal computers and appropriate software for word processing and/or data analysis

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis (preferably in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences). A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Rule Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., and Rule Chapter 62-160, F.A.C.
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical processes related to the evaluation of proposed activities affecting the greater South Florida ecosystem.  

Applications may be screened for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Applicants may be contacted to participate in written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and/or interviews. Knowledge, skills, and abilities should be clearly demonstrated on the application through education and work experience as well as through work samples, interviews and/or during reference checks.

Pay:

$53,913 - $60,000 annually (commensurate based on 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:

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.

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.