PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37010372

Requisition No: 841624 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 37010372

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010372 

Salary:  $41,463.48 to $53,920.56 (commensurate upon experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2024 

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PROGRAM CONSULTANT- 37010372

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 Planning 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: (Please choose either FTE or OPS language, as appropriate**):

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:

$41,463.48 to $53,920.56

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists Department staff with interpretations of drinking water related statutes, rules, and policies. Provides training as required to regulatory district offices and approved county health departments;
• Provide technical assistance on issues related to public water system procedures for use by districts and approved county health departments (ACHDs);
• Assist with the coordination of intra- and inter-agency drinking water activities;
• Consult and coordinate 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;
• Attends in-state and out of state conferences, workshops, meetings and training functions as required; and
• Manage and oversee the Lead Testing in School and Childcare facilities, FlaWARN, and WaterTracker grants and/or projects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal Safe Drinking Water Act;
• Ability to understand drinking water concepts and principles;
• Ability to understand and manage grants and projects;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to multiple environmental programs;
• Ability to communicate information effectively, both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with others; and
• Ability to conduct training and/or speak publicly.

Required or Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of seven years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

 Valid Driver’s License

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: Include the following language if position is designated as a Position of Special Trust.

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.