ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 1

Overview

Requisition No : 863935

Agency : Environmental Protection

Working Title : ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010750 1

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 37010750

Salary : $4,988.96 Mo. / $59,867.52 Yr.

Posting Closing Date : 11 / 02 / 2025

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Fort Myers, FL

Multiple Vacancies

Position Overview and Responsibilities

• The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the states natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states economy.
• These are advanced level consultative positions in the districts Compliance Assurance Program (CAP) tasked with providing support and training new staff for the Solid Waste / Air and Storage tanks programs in the South District office. Provides programmatic expertise, and mentors staff on programmatic related issues. Ensures coordination with the division and other district offices, as well as other governmental entities. Analyzes and evaluates complex interdisciplinary projects applicable to the Solid Waste / Air and Storage Tanks programs in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, and DEP policy and procedures.
• One position serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Solid Waste / Air programs.
• The second position serves as the Subject Matter Expert for the Storage Tanks program.
• Serves as the Subject Matter Expert and Division liaison for the South District and regulated community. Provides program specific training events for staff and for the regulated community at the frequency established by the supervisor. Attends trainings and maintains expertise in rule and law, permitting and compliance matters, industry advances and issues, and regulatory impact on the community. Conducts compliance evaluation inspections for the purpose of achieving environmental goals with reduction of regulatory burden and to provide training to the staff. Evaluates program database reports to monitor and ascertain trends and to ensure that data entry methods are appropriate. Supports the district safety goals, makes recommendations for appropriate safety equipment for inspectors, and provides discipline-specific safety information and training.
• Conducts inspections to meet level of service obligations. Provides timely reviews of non-compliance issues brought forward by inspection staff or supervisors in subject matter area. Makes recommendations for facilities to achieve compliance or to staff supervisor to proceed with further compliance actions. Conducts compliance evaluation inspections for the purpose of achieving environmental goals with reduction of regulatory burden. Conducts complaint investigations and handles and responds to complaints appropriately in a prompt and effective manner. Participates in pre-application and assessment planning meetings and assists in permit review process when necessary. Serves as Subject Matter Expert and liaison with the division / bureau and OGC. Advises permitting and compliance staff on recent applicable rule or policy changes. Prepares staff and serves as expert for enforcement and permitting actions. Coordinates reviews of permit application submittals and prepares appropriate agency responses and orders consistent with applicable rules. Ensures accurate database entries.
• Assists regulated community through targeted outreach to achieve overall compliance rate consistent with department goals. Implements opportunities for regulated community to achieve consistent and legal environmental compliance with reduced burden. Works with the division / bureau and OGC for interpretation / modification of rules to maintain / enhance environmental protection while reducing the regulatory burden.

Working hours

Daily from Monday to Friday - 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Total hours in workweek 40. Eligible for Flexible Workweek. This position is not eligible for teleworking.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Special Trust and Other

Position of Special Trust : This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422 Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

For Solid Waste / Air programs and Storage Tanks program, see separate subsections below for domain-specific qualifications.

Pay

$4,988.96 Mo. / $59,867.52 Yr.

Organization and Benefits

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states 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

South District - The South District Office is located in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping and fishing. Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, downtown Fort Myers, with its many restaurants and nightlife, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. The South District covers 8 counties (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Hendry, Glades and Highlands).

Benefits

Working for the State of Florida offers a total compensation package including :

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Additional Resources

To learn more about DEP career opportunities, visit

To learn more about the DEP South District office, visit

Special Notes

DEP is committed to recruiting and onboarding talented individuals including veterans and people with disabilities. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance :

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

An individual with a disability is qualified if they satisfy the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements and can perform the essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation should contact the DEP HR Office.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Veterans Preference Pursuant to Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation requirements apply as described and are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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