OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37940123

Requisition No: 857563 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37940123

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37940123 

Salary:  $25.92 - $32.40 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2025 

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OPS Environmental Consultant

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Consultant, position number 37940123, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Standards Program, Aquatic Ecology and Quality Assurance Section (AEQAS) in Tallahassee and will be responsible for providing quality assurance support throughout DEP.

The duties of this position involve specialized professional environmental work performing data quality assessment, data interpretation, and related quality assessment activities. This position requires a technical background in the environmental and chemical sciences with specific focus on Quality Assurance (QA) protocols of environmental measurement systems, as well as well-developed communication skills.

Participates in field and lab audits, and serves as staff lead for compiling results and writing reports for assigned audits. Participates in the organization and delivery of QA training activities, including but not limited to, data usability determinations and DEP Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) training. Assists in the preparation and/or review of DEP SOPs and other documents for field and laboratory procedures. Gives presentation to technical and non-technical audiences.

Consult with programs throughout the Department on issues concerning the appropriateness and quality of scientific information generated for environmental decision-making. Includes interaction with Department program managers and QA officers on issues related to their QA activities and data quality assessments. Assists with compilation of the annual QA report to the Secretary.

Conducts environmental sampling for a wide array of water chemistry, sediment, and biological parameters for a variety of projects following standard DEP SOPs and QA procedures. Assists with the development of sampling methods. Assists in the experimental design and implementation of environmental studies.

Writes and edits environmental assessment reports, including data entry into and data retrieval from relevant databases. Provides scientific review, evaluation and interpretation of chemical and biological data in support of Section, Program, and Division projects, and other Department Programs.

Performs other related duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of environmental field sampling techniques, terminology, principles, and methodologies.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles, including laboratory, field, and data validation activities.
• Knowledge of computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Ability to collect water quality samples while in harsh environments while following strict QA procedures.
• Ability to write and edit environmental assessment reports.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to organize workloads, work independently, and solve problems.
• Ability to travel, including long days and overnight travel.
• Ability to maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Ability to give presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of the DEP SOPs and NELAC standards.
• Ability to conduct laboratory and field audits.

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 travel, including long days and overnight travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of the DEP SOPs, Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., and NELAC standards.
• Ability to conduct field and laboratory audits.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance (QA) principles, including laboratory, field, and data validation activities.
• Ability to organize workloads, work independently, and solve problems.
• Ability to work in teams and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Pay:

The hiring salary range for the position is $25.92 – $32.40, hourly.

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:

The work location of this position is in Tallahassee (Leon County), Florida. 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 benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

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.