Environmental Consultant - With Great Benefits

We are hiring an expert ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT to join our dynamic team at The State of Florida in Tallahassee, FL.
Growing your career as a Full Time ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT is an awesome opportunity to develop excellent skills.
If you are strong in decision-making, persuasion and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT at The State of Florida today!

Requisition No: 791059
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - ********
Position Number: ********
Salary: $48,876.45 - $55,000.00/annually
Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2023
Environmental Consultant – ******** State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Open Competitive – All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!! 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 professional work under the direction of the Environmental Manager for the Division of Water Resource Management's Wastewater Management Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess discipline-specific knowledge, leadership and technical skills to promote the sustainability, implementation and efficiency of state and federal laws rules, and regulations related to domestic wastewater treatment facilities, including collection systems, advanced waste treatment, land application, wet weather and backup discharges, and elimination of non-beneficial surface water discharges, ocean outfalls, and the Rural Economic Development initiative.
The Difference You Will Make: The Environmental Consultant participates in meetings with representatives from the regulated community, stake holders and federal, state, and local governments; and assists with other duties as required. The Environmental Consultant also works with managers to plan and prioritize activities and projects in line with DEP's strategic objectives and find integrated solutions on a variety of organizational challenges.
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, 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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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 Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit
Pay: $48,876.45 - $55,000.00/annually
Your Specific Responsibilities: The duties of the Environmental Consultant are to:
Assists Department staff with interpretations of wastewater related statutes, rules and policies. Provides training and technical guidance on permitting and other aspects of wastewater management. Assists the Environmental Manager with preparing reports related to domestic wastewater treatment facilities, including collection systems, advanced waste treatment, land application, wet weather and backup discharges, and elimination of non-beneficial surface water discharges, ocean outfalls, and the Rural Economic Development initiative (REDI) Annual Report. Assists in developing rules and policies related to wastewater management. Evaluates current rules and policies and recommends modifications as needed. As an Environmental Consultant, assists in any necessary rulemaking and policy-making activities for the program. Recommends and drafts legislation and regulations or amendments to existing legislation, and support Program, Division, and Department leadership as needed. Ensures that rules, policies, and legislation are consistent with environmental and economic concerns and with sound wastewater management practices. Assists the Environmental Manager with State permitting activities related to domestic wastewater with the district offices, Division of Environmental Assurance and Restoration, other Department staff, and water management districts. Assists in reviewing documents related with state-issued wastewater discharge permits for consistency with the State and NPDES permitting program requirements. Assists in developing standard permit conditions and testing updates in Permit Builder. Assists with training and providing technical guidance on permitting issues and other aspects of wastewater management. Assists the Environmental Manager with the Department's regulatory district offices on activities pertaining to EPA's NPDES Permit Quality Reviews and necessary revisions to implement program enhancements. Assists the Environmental Manager with conducting wastewater discharge permit overviews for Department's regulatory district offices and delegated local wastewater permitting programs local programs. Serves as a liaison for the delegated local wastewater permitting programs and ensures all permitting requirements in each of the delegation agreements are met, which includes reviewing and tracking delegation agreement deliverables from the delegated programs. Assists the Environmental Manager with developing and updating guidelines and manuals such as the Department's guide for applicants of wastewater facilities or activities and the Department's wastewater permit writer's manual for training department staff. Updates include, but not limited to, new or revised wastewater statutes, rules, guidelines and policies. Assists with developing and testing electronic permitting tools. Consults with, coordinates with, and responds to inquiries from local governments, regional planning agencies, state and federal agencies, businesses, professional interests, media, and the general public on domestic wastewater issues. Provides training and makes technical presentations to inform these interests about the State's domestic wastewater management practices. Also, provides technical assistance to Department staff on special domestic wastewater projects and other wastewater management issues. Assists the Senior Program Analysist in evaluating the feasibility of biosolids and collection system management technologies for possible application in the State and provides technical assistance to Department staff and management on the use of those technologies. Reviews statewide biosolids and collection system management practices; research activities; and evaluates hydrogeological, physical, and operational data on biosolids application. Assists the Senior Program Analysist with reviewing and tracking biosolids and septage data (e.g., the quality and quantity of biosolids and septage applied). Publishes reports and information on biosolids use in the State. Serves as the Department's alternate representative on the OSTDS Variance Review and Advisory Committee. Serves as special project manager for technically complex domestic wastewater projects that require coordination with other Department divisions and programs and water management districts. Provides technical assistance on complex domestic wastewater issues. Coordinates and assists with updating and maintaining the Department's Wastewater Management Program webpages and ensures webpages and posted documents are 508 compliant. Aids the Department's Water Tracker call center during emergency events. Performs other related duties as required. Some travel may be required in the performance of assigned duties. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Listed below are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position:
Knowledge of state and federal permitting requirements and procedures Ability to research and understand all state, federal, and local wastewater rules and regulations. Ability to work independently and manage technical projects. Ability to understand wastewater treatment concepts and principles. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of computer-based data retrieval systems. Ability to travel outside Tallahassee and maintain a valid driver's license. Minimum Qualifications: A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural or public health sciences and 3 years of related professional experience OR 7 years of related professional experience can substitute. Valid driver's license Travel. Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to domestic wastewater treatment facilities, including collection systems, advanced waste treatment, land application, wet weather and backup discharges, and elimination of non-beneficial surface water discharges, ocean outfalls, and the Rural Economic Development initiative. Knowledge of DEP's rulemaking and policy-making procedures. Knowledge of DEP's 508 compliance standards. Knowledge of State and NPDES wastewater discharge permitting program requirements. Persons interested in applying for this position must submit a completed State of Florida Employment Application through the People First System. 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:
View email address on jobs.institutedata.com View email address on jobs.institutedata.com 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 View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com). 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.

Benefits of working as a ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT in Tallahassee, FL:
? Learning opportunities
? Company offers career progression opportunities
? Attractive package