ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011385

Requisition No: 879666 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011385

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011385 

Salary:  Annual Salary Range: $54,000.00- $66,004.08 (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011385

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This advanced environmental position serves as coordinator for the Advanced Cleanup (AC) Program. Performance Based Cleanup Program (PBC), and Performance Based Advanced Cleanup Program (PBAC) as described in Section 376.30713, Florida Statutes. This position is responsible for reviews of AC, PBC and PBAC proposals submitted to the Petroleum Restoration Program. Actively participates in AC, PBC and PBAC negotiation teleconferences/meetings with Agency Term Contracts and Petroleum staff. Assists in the development and execution of individual AC, PBC and PBAC Agreements, as well as bundled AC and PBAC Agreements. Assists Site Managers assigned to facilities with AC, PBC and PBAC Agreements and personally manages assigned AC, PBC and PBAC (individual & bundled) facilities and assists PBC Coordinator and Team Leader with insuring overall requirements of Agreements are met.

This position reports to the Section Environmental Administrator. In performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected to comply with the Department's Standards of Conduct and all applicable Department rules, directives, policies, and procedures.

• Assists the Petroleum Program Administrator in implementing various aspects of the Petroleum Restoration Program, including development and amendment of applicable statutes, rules, guidance, and procedures governing state funded cleanup activities.
• This position is responsible for overseeing contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state-funded environmental rehabilitation projects within the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP), including site management and technical review of petroleum-contaminated sites in accordance with Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The incumbent develops and prepares Scopes of Work (SOWs), Task Assignments, and Purchase Orders; coordinates and negotiates project scope with Agency Term Contractors (ATCs); reviews contractor-recommended actions with technical support staff; recommends and implements corrective actions; prepares work change orders; and performs site inspections as needed. The position monitors ATC performance to ensure cleanup activities are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with Agency Term Contracts, completes contractor evaluations, and reviews and approves invoices for completed work.
• The incumbent reviews technical reports and collaborates with technical support personnel to determine the most effective and efficient path toward contaminated site closure. Additional responsibilities include interacting with property owners and responsible parties; tracking petroleum contamination cleanup data, invoices, and project deliverables in electronic data management systems; maintaining project files and documentation; developing records used to evaluate contractor performance; and assisting with technical and financial projections for assigned facilities and discharges. The employee is expected to be proficient in the use of Storage Tank and Petroleum Contamination Monitoring database (STCM), OCULUS, and Ariba-on-Demand (AoD).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge/familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment, remediation, and evaluation of associated costs therewith.
• Knowledge of the Petroleum Cleanup provisions of Section 376, F.S. and applicable Department rules and guidance.
• Knowledge of Geologic and Hydrogeologic concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of contamination assessment, remediation, and associated cost evaluation.
• Knowledge of the Petroleum Cleanup provisions of Section 376, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and applicable Department rules and guidance.
• Knowledge of geologic and hydrogeologic concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of site assessment and remediation terminology, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to draft, evaluate, and manage complex or controversial technical and compliance documents.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training on complex Program documents.
• Ability to conduct environmental site inspections.
• Ability to evaluate remediation strategies and compliance concerns.
• Proficiency in personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and professionals.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Strong planning, organization, and workload management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex assignments.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and travel as required.

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 is required.

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.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Must complete 40-hour OSHA safety training course within six months of employment and then attend annual refresher safety courses.

Must successfully complete Florida Certified Contract Manager Training within six months of employment. 

Must successfully complete Florida Certified Contract Negotiation Training within six months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: 

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

Pay:

Annual Salary Range: $54,000.00- $66,004.08 (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;
• 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.