OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37950016

Requisition No: 867456 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37950016

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37950016 

Salary:  $24.68 - $25.50 per hour (commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 01/25/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

The position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (37950016)

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration (OWPER)

Everglades Restoration-Water Quality

The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that implements Department policy, programmatic, technical, and regulatory responsibilities under several Everglades restoration efforts, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), Everglades Forever Act (EFA), and the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP). This position provides technical support to Everglades planning, permitting and compliance activities by evaluating, interpreting, and reporting water quality data specific to the Everglades ecosystem. This position requires frequent participation in intra- and interagency teams and working groups and is also involved in the implementation of the Innovative Technology Grants that identify methods to prevent, combat, and clean-up harmful algal blooms. This position reports to the Everglades Water Quality Technical Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent will be expected to work 30 to 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation.

This position provides technical support for planning, permitting and compliance activities, including but not limited to generating the daily South Florida system updates, reviewing permit application materials and water quality monitoring plans, reviewing regulatory reports, and statistically analyzing and illustrating water quality, biological and hydrological data for the greater Everglades ecosystem. This position will assist in writing Chapter 3 of the annual South Florida Environmental Report. Other duties include participation in interagency meetings and working groups with Federal and State partners and local stakeholders, including the Restoration Coordination & Verification team (RECOVER) and Project Delivery Teams (PDT) for Everglades restoration projects. The position will also provide technical support for the Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration on the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee. Other responsibilities include supporting the program’s quality assurance (QA) system and conducting technical reviews of Innovative Technology Grant deliverables, including Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs).

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• statistical theory
• 62-302, FAC and 62-160, FAC

Skill in:

• use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint
• communication (verbal and written)
• time management skills
• organizational skills and ability to plan and coordinate work assignments

Ability to:

• analyze and interpret water quality and environmental data
• synthesize data into reports and presentations that illustrate and communicate key findings, trends, and regional water quality and/or hydrological status
• determine work priorities and ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks and assignments
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of professionals
• work independently and with others in a team setting with minimal supervision
• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• operate personal computers and appropriate software for word processing and data analysis 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license.
• At least six years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required six 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.
• Travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences.
• Experience in the natural sciences involving project management, professional writing, environmental policy and/or permitting procedures.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of 62-302, FAC and 62-160, FAC.
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical processes related to the evaluation of proposed activities affecting the greater South Florida ecosystem.
• Intermediate or advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Pay:

$24.68 - $25.50 per hour (commensurate based on experience)

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:

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.