PLANNING CONSULTANT - 37011367

Requisition No: 864217 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 37011367

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011367 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $47,668.01 - $54,060.00 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025 

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PLANNING CONSULTANT - 37011367

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

• In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as all Departmental rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.
• This is an advanced position as a Planning Consultant which will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Division of Waste Management to operate more efficiently and effectively. This position will be responsible for understanding the process and requirements for funding work under Agency Term Contracts and will serve as an administrative reviewer for scopes of work drafted under these contracts. 
• Works with other teammates and technical staff to successfully bring petroleum contaminated sites to closure.
• The incumbent will provide contract management and planning support to site managers and contractors with regard to the processes, regulations and requirements associated with the cleanup of petroleum contaminated sites in the state of Florida. Duties require experience in, and management of contracts associated with petroleum cleanup in the state of Florida and a thorough understanding of contractual requirements, Chapter 62-780 and Chapter 62-772, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).  The allocation of duties for the position are as follows:
• Actively participates in negotiations for Performance Based Cleanup or Advanced Cleanup projects and serves as a reviewer for drafted agreements. Plans and supports Site Managers assigned work under Performance Based Cleanup or Advanced Cleanup agreements with insuring overall requirements of Agreements are met.
• Incumbent will assist in tracking State-Owned Remediation Equipment and serve as a point of contact for site managers across the state for planning the implementation of cleanup under a Consent Order at petroleum cleanup sites. Planning, implementing, and tracking cleanup funding suspension at sites with compliance violations. Planning, tracking, drafting agreement contracts, and reporting on Advanced Cleanup, Advanced Cleanup Redevelopment and Performance Based Cleanup projects.
• This position may be assigned to manage staff augmentation or administrative services contracts or provide support for management of those contracts.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment, remediation, and evaluation of associated costs therewith, particularly petroleum-related cleanups.
• Skill in using personal computers and office software.
• Skill in group negotiations, problem solving strategies and conflict resolution.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in a technical fashion.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
• Ability to plan and organize a complex workload.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan for work needs and manage contracts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees 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 is required.
• Must obtain within the first 6 months of employment and maintain OSHA Safety Certification.
• Must obtain within the first year of employment and maintain Florida Contract Manager Certification.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of professional related experience. 
• Experience with OCULUS, STCM, FIRST, and MapDirect.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $47,668.01 - $54,060.00 (Commensurate with 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:

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.