ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020319

Requisition No: 863805 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020319

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020319 

Salary:  $4,582.95 Monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Environmental Consultant-37020319

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an advanced environmental position in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration, Standards Development Section within the Water Quality Standards Program. The position involves conducting statistical analyses of environmental data, interpreting information in the context of water quality standards (Chapters 62-302 and 62-303, F.A.C.), and writing and editing environmental reports related to water quality standards development and implementation. The incumbent will be responsible for water quality criteria refinement and development projects including analyzing data, writing technical reports, and representing DEP professionally at public workshops to support rulemaking or other technical efforts.

Functions as a consultant on a variety of environmental issues for the purpose of recommending defensible environmental decisions. Provides technical input on water quality criteria development, rule development, and implementation. Participates in technical workgroups related to water quality, biological, and/or ecological topics as needed.

Provides input on technical reports and water quality models related to EPA national recommended water quality criteria proposals, permitting, water quality based effluent limit (WQBEL) or mixing zone establishment, total maximum daily load methodology, listing decisions and other topics that affect water quality standards development and implementation as needed to support other section work.

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge and ability to analyze, design, and maintain large rational databases using Microsoft Access and/or other relational database tools;

2. Knowledge of data QA/QC methods;

3. Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical processes relevant to the evaluation of impacts to water quality, soil, biota, etc. of various Florida waterbodies;

4. Ability to conduct statistical, graphical, and spatial analysis of environmental data using programs such as MS Excel, R and/or other statistical analysis packages;

5. Ability to evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data in the context of appropriate water quality standards.

6. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with others.

7. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

8. Ability to write technical reports.

9. Ability to become a Florida Certified Contract Manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least seven years of verifiable related experience in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, or public health. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, or public health 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
• Occasional Overnight Travel

• Florida Certified Contact Manager upon appointment within a year.

Pay:

$4,582.95 Monthly

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.

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.