ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020933

Requisition No: 835916 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020933

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020933 

Salary:  $51, 320.27- $56,550.00 (Commensurate upon experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Open Competitive

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 advanced 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 reuse of reclaimed water and industrial pretreatment.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Consultant participates in meetings with representatives from the regulated community and federal, state, and local governments, and develops reports as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection; 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:

$51, 320.27- $56,550.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position performs professional work in the Wastewater Management Program under the direction of the Environmental Administrator, assisting with the coordination of the Department’s water reuse program established in response to the State objective of encouraging and promoting water reuse (Section 403.064 and 373.250, Florida Statutes).

The duties of the Environmental Consultant are to:

• Coordinate statewide activities related to domestic and industrial wastewater implementation of reclaimed water projects;
• Assists in development and implementation of rules and policies related to general and generic permits and reuse. Evaluates current rules and policies and recommends modifications as needed. Assists in any necessary rulemaking and policy-making activities; Reviews and makes recommendations to draft and existing legislation and conducts bill analyses. Ensures that rules, policies, and legislation are consistent with environmental and economic concerns and with sound management practices. Works with EPA and the Water Management Districts to ensure consistency among each agencies' rules and policies;     
• Assists Department staff and management with interpretations of rules and policies. Assists in training and providing technical guidance to staff and management on reuse projects or issues;
• With supervision, 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 reuse of reclaimed water issues as needed. With supervision, provides training and makes technical presentations to inform these interests about the Department's water reuse program;
• Evaluates the feasibility of reclaimed water technologies for application in the State and provides technical assistance to Department staff and management on the use of those technologies. Provides technical assistance to Department staff on special reuse projects and other wastewater management issues;
• Assists in reviewing state-issued wastewater facility permits for consistency with the State and NPDES permitting program requirements. Assists with conducting district overviews;
• Provides assistance with the Water Tracker call center during emergency events; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Travel is required in the performance of assigned duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position:

• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements and procedures;
• Ability to understand wastewater treatment (domestic and industrial) concepts and principles;
• Ability to communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignment;
• Ability to analyze, interpret and apply scientific and/ or engineering data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relations with others;
• Ability to travel outside Tallahassee, inspect wastewater facilities, conduct district overviews; and
• Ability to maintain a valid drivers' license.

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

• The incumbent in this position shall have a a 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural or public health sciences and 5 years of related professional experience OR 9 years of related professional experience can substitute. 
• Travel is required.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

 Valid Driver's License

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.