Pending Vacancy

Requisition No: 834034

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: Pending Vacancy - ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $59,833.08 annually

Posting Closing Date: 08/04/2024

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Environmental Consultant

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Pending Vacancy

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 posting is for an Environmental Consultant position located at the Department of Environmental Protection's Southwest District Office, in Temple Terrace.

This position involves technical work in the Permitting and Compliance programs and the application of Department rules and statutes. The job duties of this position will be determined by workload throughout the district. Actively supports and works toward fulfilling the Agency's Affirmative Action objectives.

The Difference You Will Make

Help protect Florida's unique environment by ensuring that regulatory activities are designed to protect water and wildlife resources; review and inspect existing facilities to ensure that they are conducted in compliance with Florida environmental regulations.

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:

The Southwest District Office is located in Temple Terrace, a small city just outside of Tampa. Tampa is close to the Gulf Coast with beautiful white sand beaches. It is considered a major business center while also known for its museums and cultural offerings. Places such as the Busch Gardens Theme Park, historic Ybor City with its many restaurants and nightlife, the world's longest continuous sidewalk along Bayshore Blvd., and a sports enthusiast haven are just some of the many activities people can enjoy in the area. There is also no state income tax for residents of Florida. The Southwest District covers 8 counties (Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Polk, Pasco, Hernando, Citrus, and Hardee).

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

Flexible Spending Accounts;

Tuition waivers;

And more

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Pay:

$59,833.08 annually

Your Specific 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 any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

Primary Subject Matter Expert for the District's Permitting and/or Compliance Programs. This position will be able to successfully draft/evaluate complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns for the programs.

This may include:

Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance to Federal and State of Florida rules and regulations.

Plans and conducts inspections, site visits, and/or other required field work. Reviews permitting files, reports, and other documents applicable to the inspection. Makes calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities.

Writes requests for additional information for permits within time frames provided in Department rules, guidance, and procedures.

Produces timely and accurate documentation of inspections, site visits, or field work. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. Enters inspection documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated database(s).

Provides compliance assistance to regulated facilities before, during, and after inspections. Conducts follow up visits as needed to assist facilities with returning to compliance without enforcement.

When necessary, recommends enforcement action. Drafts complex enforcement documents, coordinates, and leads enforcement meetings.

Trains staff on program databases to ensure that data for permitting and compliance is accurate and up to date.

Provides outreach as the District's Subject Matter Expert as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned. Assists executive management in the absence of direct supervisor and/or in areas of expertise.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.

Knowledge and skill of the terminology and principles of state and federal environmental regulation,

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments to meet district, program, and department goals.

Ability to train and mentor.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work under pressure.

Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

Ability to physically perform field inspections.

Required Qualifications:

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

The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:

Maintain a Valid Class E Driver's License.

Required to Travel.

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: 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:

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 (). 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 , 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.