PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37002386

Requisition No: 860078 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37002386

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37002386 

Salary:  $61,000.08 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025 

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Program Consultant - 37002386

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Coastal Management Program

Internal Agency Only

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This professional position in the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP) will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the ORCP to operate more efficiently and effectively. Performs independent and semi-independent, highly responsible work in reviewing and developing the state’s position on a variety of projects, activities and programs that may be conducted offshore Florida. These include, but are not limited to, oil and gas activities; ocean disposal; minerals mining; pipelines and other structures; military activities; habitat restoration; and federal and state legislation/rules. This position is a primary leader and assists the environmental administrator in reviewing these activities and developing the state’s position on activities and programs that are provided to the Department by federal agencies and others pursuant to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Deepwater Port Act, Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act, and other federal acts.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

This position is the state’s primary lead for the Offshore Dredged Materials Disposal Site (ODMDS) Program and other offshore projects as assigned, in evaluating the proposed activities, consulting with relevant agency staff to determine consistency with agency statutes and rules, consulting with appropriate federal agencies, and developing agency/state recommendations; assists the environmental administrator in the review and development of state recommendations/policies as necessary; coordinates and/or participates in interagency meetings to discuss and resolve issues; provides preliminary guidance to applicants and federal agencies during early planning for offshore projects; assists the environmental administrator and, when appropriate, is the lead in briefing senior management on offshore activities; in the absence of the environmental administrator, briefs senior management on activities as necessary; prepares correspondence and project reports in a timely manner; attends on-site inspections and meetings as appropriate.

Advises and coordinates federal, state, local, and regional planning units in the review of plans and projects. Reviews and recommend actions related to program grants and contract applications.

Participates in conferences, workshops, inter-agency committees, and similar activities relevant to the assigned functional area of responsibility.

Works with other staff planners to ensure planning coordination among functional areas. Establishes and maintains liaison with federal, state, and private agencies related to program planning. Coordinates with other parts of the Department on the review of proposed permitting requiring Public Interest determination.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the ecology of Florida including terrestrial, nearshore and offshore resources.

• Knowledge of Florida’s proprietary and regulatory laws.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to manage program activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct program activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

Currently employed with Department of Environmental Protection

Pay:

$61,000.08

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

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 for 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.