Requisition No: 848478
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011369
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37011369
Salary: Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $63,265.44 (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 03/10/2025
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011369
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
INTERNAL FDEP ONLY
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:
The position is a senior environmental role focused on overseeing petroleum contamination cleanup efforts in accordance with relevant regulations and guidelines. The employee will serve as the Contract Manager for the Forensic/Technical Services (Forensic/TSS) Contract within the Waste Management Division, responsible for developing and reviewing project scopes, purchase orders, and change orders for assigned sites. Key duties include managing contamination assessments and remedial actions for state-funded projects, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, and assisting site managers in negotiations and dispute resolutions.
Additionally, the employee will conduct verification sampling for site closures, oversee documentation, and review contractors' work for technical adequacy. Acting as a site manager, they will perform onsite inspections, recommend corrective actions, and monitor project efficiency and costs. The role also involves overseeing Notices of Contamination for affected properties and approving contractor invoices. Other tasks may be assigned by the Supervisor as needed.
The Difference You Will Make:
In this role, you will make a significant difference by ensuring effective and compliant remediation of petroleum-contaminated sites, ultimately protecting public health and the environment. Your leadership in managing the Forensic/Technical Services Contract will enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cleanup efforts, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. By overseeing contamination assessments and remedial actions, you will help restore impacted sites, reducing risks to communities and ecosystems.
The primary responsibility of managing petroleum contamination cleanup efforts supports FDEP's mission to protect, conserve, and manage Florida's environmental resources. By overseeing effective remediation projects, you contribute to safeguarding water quality, air quality, and public health.
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. 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:
For a more complete list of benefits, visit .
Pay:
Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $63,265.44 (Commensurate with experience)
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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:
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.
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