ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011270

Requisition No: 877432 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011270

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011270 

Salary:  Annual Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $63,340.92 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011270

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This position serves as a senior-level environmental professional within the Storage Tank Compliance Program and is responsible for the statewide oversight, administration, and continuous improvement of the Storage Tank Compliance Verification Contract. The incumbent provides leadership in developing performance objectives, monitoring contractor and county performance, evaluating program effectiveness, and ensuring compliance with applicable state statutes, departmental policies, contractual requirements, and auditing standards. This position requires extensive coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including Department staff, contracted local governments, regulatory partners, and senior management, to achieve compliance goals and support the effective implementation of the Storage Tank Compliance Verification Program. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment in contract administration, program evaluation, technical assistance, and strategic planning to enhance environmental compliance and program performance throughout the state.

• Sets specific yearly task assignment performance metrics and goals related to increasing storage tank compliance rates statewide.
• Ensures that the Storage Tank Compliance Verification Contract is delivered, meeting all pre-established performance parameters.
• Manage and implement duties related to the Compliance Verification Contract in the Storage Tank Compliance Section.
• Coordinates with all stakeholders to meet specific compliance rates and performance goals set by the Division or the Department’s senior management.
• Evaluates yearly task assignments and provides recommendations for improvement of services delivered by contracted counties.
• Evaluates contracted counties for performance in fulfilling Task Assignment and Contractual Terms and Conditions.
• Monitors the Tank Program performance to ensure that the implementation and management of the Storage Tank System Compliance Verification Program is performed in accordance with Chapter 376, F. S., FDEP Contract and Auditing requirements, and the Permitting and Compliance Assistance Program.
• Coordinates, assists, and reviews contractor program audits conducted by the Tanks Program contract managers.
• Coordinate with each contracted county to ensure progress is being made towards meeting specific goals related to meeting storage tank compliance metrics, task assignment goals and/or contract terms and conditions.
• Provides a quarterly report to section Administrator, Program Administrator, and Division Director on compliance rate improvement progress.
• Manages and processes contractual invoices from the compliance verification contracts. 
• Manages and solves contractual issues that arise due to the compliance verification contracts.
• Coordinates with the Department’s Inspector General Offices the yearly evaluation of selected contracted counties.
• Provides technical assistance to the Department’s internal personnel, contracted local government personnel, and the general public on storage tank regulations and issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of contract management.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation and informal dispute resolution processes.
• Knowledge of performance metrics or measurements.
• Knowledge of Florida aboveground and underground storage tank rules.
• Knowledge of petroleum product storage systems.
• Knowledge of workflow and data modeling and case analysis.
• Knowledge of principles of quality assurance procedures.
• Knowledge of principles of contract law.
• Skill in operation of PC’s, MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point and Windows Operating System.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work with public, government officials and co-workers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences. Post-secondary degrees 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. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Possess an active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

Experience in management of Florida state contracts.

Pay:

Annual Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $63,340.92 (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;
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• 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.