ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021145

Requisition No: 838792 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021145

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021145 

Salary:  $56,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/17/2024 

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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 work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Water Resource Management’s Source and Drinking Water Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. The position provides technical assistance in the implementation of all aspects of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Consultant participates in meetings with representatives from the regulated community and federal, state, and local governments; develops reports as required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and assists with other duties as required.

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.

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:

$56,000.00 annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This advanced environmental position assists in developing rules and policies related to the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and potable reuse. Evaluates current rules and policies and recommends modifications as needed. As an Environmental Consultant, assists in any necessary rulemaking and policy-making activities for the program. Recommends and drafts legislation and regulations or amendments to existing legislation, and support Program, Division, and Department leadership as needed.  Ensures that rules, policies, and legislation are consistent with environmental and economic concerns and with sound wastewater management practices.

Assists the Environmental Administrator with outreach to the Department’s regulatory district offices on activities pertaining to the SDWA and potable reuse and necessary revisions to implement program enhancements.

Assists the Environmental Administrator with developing and updating guidelines and manuals and conducting legislative bill analysis.

Assists in preparation of primacy applications and ancillary supporting documents and data for timely submission to EPA.

Consults and coordinates with local governments, regional planning agencies, state and federal agencies, business and professional interests and district personnel on the environmental aspects of the Drinking Water Program.

Works with EPA, the Department’s District offices, delegated county programs, and any other relevant federal, state, or local government agency to ensure consistency and implementation of the federally authorized SDWA program.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage technical projects.
• Ability to understand drinking water treatment concepts and principles.
• 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.
• Knowledge of computer-based data retrieval systems.
• Ability to research and understand state, federal, and local drinking water rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in in a physical or natural sciences or engineering from an accredited college or university; and three years of verifiable experience in environmental protection; or
• Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of seven years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

• Valid Driver License
• Ability to travel outside of Tallahassee

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT

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.