ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020015

Requisition No: 840082 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020015

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020015 

Salary:  $56,000 

Posting Closing Date: 12/13/2024 

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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:

This Environmental Consultant position performs professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Water Resource Management’s Wastewater Management Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess discipline-specific knowledge, leadership and technical skills to promote the sustainability, implementation and efficiency of state and federal laws rules, and regulations related to surface water quality, toxicity monitoring and associated corrective actions, general and generic permits, and U.S. EPA’s e-Reporting rule.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Consultant participates in meetings with representatives from the regulated community, stake holders and federal, state, and local governments; and assists with other duties as required. The Environmental Consultant also works with managers to plan and prioritize activities and projects in line with DEP’s strategic objectives and find integrated solutions on a variety of organizational challenges.

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, 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.

Pay: $56,000/annually (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs professional work in the Wastewater Management Program under the direction of the Environmental Administrator. This position:

• Coordinates the development of rules and policies related to, toxicity monitoring and associated corrective actions, surface water quality, NPDES power plant permits, and general and generic permits. Evaluates current rules and policies and recommends modifications as needed. Assists in any necessary rulemaking and policy-making activities. Recommends and drafts legislative recommendations and regulations or amendments to existing legislation. Ensures that rules, policies, and legislative recommendations are consistent with environmental and economic concerns and with sound management practices;
• Assists with providing technical assistance with the implementation of pretreatment, reuse of reclaimed water, land application systems, U.S. EPA’s e-Reporting in the Wastewater Management Program. Assists in the development of rules, policies, and implementation of the program;
• Assists in developing standard permit conditions and associated Permit Builder testing. Assists with training and providing technical guidance on permitting issues (including general and generic permits), and other aspects of wastewater management;
• Consults with, coordinates with, and responds to inquiries from state and federal agencies, local governments, regional planning agencies, businesses, professional interests, engineering firms, and the public on toxicity, surface water quality, general and generic permits and other wastewater management issues as needed. With supervision, provides training and makes technical presentations to inform these interests about the department’s toxicity rules, regulations and general and generic permits. Assists in working with EPA to assure consistency with federal rules and policies;
• Assists in reviewing state-issued wastewater discharge permits for consistency with the State and NPDES permitting program requirements;
• Serves as special project manager for technically complex projects that requires coordination with other Department programs and outside entities. Provides technical assistance on complex wastewater issues;
• Provides assistance with the Water Tracker call center during emergency events;
• Serves as a liaison with the department’s Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration on issues related to water quality and laboratory methods; and

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to research and understand all state, federal, and local wastewater rules and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical projects.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to travel and inspect wastewater facilities.
• Knowledge of computer-based data retrieval systems.
• Ability to travel outside Tallahassee and maintain a valid driver's license

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural or public health sciences from an accredited college or university; and 2 years of verifiable related experience; OR any combination of post-secondary education and verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of six years.

Valid Drivers License

Travel is required.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:   

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.