Requisition No: 798110

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010553

Position Number: 37010553

Salary: $48,876.45 - $55,640.64 (Commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2023

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT – 37010553

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

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 Environmental Consultant position performs highly technical and professional work within the Division of Waste Management’s District and Business Support Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support in the implementation of statewide programs for the assessment and remediation of contamination sites. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and experience in human health and ecological risk assessments, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, contamination assessment techniques and methods and DEP rules and procedures.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy.

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:

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:

$48,876.45 - $55,640.64 (Commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly technical and professional position in the Division of Waste Management. The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support in the implementation of statewide programs for the assessment and remediation of contamination sites. The position requires knowledge and experience in human health and ecological risk assessments, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, contamination assessment techniques and methods and DEP rules and procedures. The position involves the following activities:

1. Oversees statewide risk assessment and management of technical and programmatic issues related to human health and ecological risk at contaminated sites. Provides technical support on risk assessment and risk management issues. Reviews and evaluates risk assessment and management documents, and related documents which may include remedial investigations, site assessments, feasibility studies, conceptual remedial action plans and reports for all types of contaminated sites. Prepares written response comments.

2. Provides guidance and support in evaluation and development of risk assessments including both human health and ecological risk. This includes monitoring developments in the science of risk assessment and evaluating possible effects to department rules, procedures and guidance. Acts proactively to recommend or implement updates to rules, policies and guidance as needed. Writes and updates the Risk Assessment Guidance Document provided to consultants and the public outlining FDEP requirements for risk assessment. Advise consultants performing risk assessments.

3. Negotiates, prepares and manages the toxicological services contracts and coordinates risk assessment review and toxicological service requests with the toxicological contractors for the benefit of the FDEP statewide contamination assessment and remediation programs.

4. Serve as district liaison for responsible party cleanup sites. The district liaisons work with each of the regulatory districts to review site progress, make recommendations for improving the speed of the cleanup and closure, check for consistency in site management decisions among the districts and assist with the verification of accurate and up-to-date data in the COMET database using established reports and metrics.

5. Assists in clean up rule development, including serving as rule manager as required. Collates and organizes recommendations for rule changes. Assists with rule text development.

6. Assists and responds to the public, agency officials, local government personnel, and consultants regarding inquiries and technical assistance concerning contaminated site cleanup. Coordinates, assists and edits any outreach or compliance assistance initiatives within the Division as assigned.

7.Performs other related duties as required and attends meetings at the request of supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of human health risk assessment evaluation and procedures.
• Knowledge of ecological risk assessment evaluation and procedures.
• Knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry and Florida’s groundwater.
• Knowledge of contaminated site cleanup techniques and methods, including risk based corrective action and Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code.
• Skill in use of computers and software including MS Office, Word, Excel, Power Point, and Windows Operating System.
• Skill in problem solving and effective use of available resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse group of people from a wide variety of technical and non-technical backgrounds.
• Ability to evaluate comprehensive technical documents.
• Ability to manage projects and major programs.
• Ability to organize a complex workload and independently complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Ability to write effectively, in a well-organized and understandable manner.
• Ability to communicate orally in a clear and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate or present complex technical information to technical and non-technical audiences in a clear, understandable manner.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences.
• A Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more year of related-work experience is preferred.

Contact Information:

Leah Smith – Program Manager

District & Business Support Program

Email – Leah.J.Smith@FloridaDEP.gov

Phone Number – 850-245-8717

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@dep.state.fl.us

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.