ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011562

Requisition No: 836762 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011562

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011562 

Salary:  $51,000.00 - $54,000.00 (commensurate upon experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2024 

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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:

• Oversight of and analysis of the environmental program data processing needs.
• Recommendations for program development and enhancement of existing systems. 
• Preparation of service requests, project proposals, supporting documents and assisting the Office of Technology and Information Services with the implementation of enhancements and new projects.
• Granting user access to the various Water databases.
• Maintenance of database code tables.
• End-user training and manual updates.
• Compilation of Key Performance Indicators.
• SQL Queries of Water databases for data requests.
• Maintenance of Access databases and programs.
• Knowledge of SharePoint site and App setup.
• Maintenance and creation of Qlik Reports databases and programs.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position plays a role with database expertise within the Division of Water Resource Management will significantly enhance daily operations by streamlining IT processes, optimizing database management, and ensuring the efficient flow of critical information. This strategic addition will empower the division to leverage data-driven insights for informed decision-making, enhance system reliability, and foster innovation in water resource management practices, ultimately advancing the division's mission to sustainably manage and protect our water resources for current and future generations.

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.

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.

Pay:

$51,000.00 - $54,000.00/annually (Commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for the oversight and development of the Division’s SharePoint pages and Power Automate flows. Responsible for the Division’s Oculus tickets and support. Assist with Onboarding tickets and set-up.

This position is responsible for the oversight of and analysis of the environmental program data processing needs, makes recommendations for program development and enhancement of existing systems. This includes preparation of service requests, projects proposals, supporting documents and assisting OTIS with the implementation of enhancements and new projects.

This position is responsible for providing environmental expertise for overseeing the database and application statewide district support for the Division’s databases and applications. This includes granting user access, problem solving, reporting, user training and maintaining the user manuals and database code tables. Additionally, this includes responding to data requests by senior management, legislative affairs, other governmental agencies and the public. Directs the production of ad-hoc data system reports, including Qlik.

Plans and coordinates application, database and other information system training and utilization to facilitate statewide program implementation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of environmental principles, terminology, and concepts, as they relate to wastewater facilities management.; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.; Ability to solve problems, make decisions, and understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.; Knowledge of MS Windows; SQL queries, MS Suite.

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and 2-years relevant work experience OR 6 years of relevant experience can substitute; Valid Driver’s License.  Pursuant to the sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statues, and DEP Directives 422.

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

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.