Requisition No: 813885
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT – 37011285
Position Number: 37011285
Salary: $56,100.00 – $60,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)
Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT – 37011285
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, professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Hazardous Waste Program and Permitting Section within the Division of Waste Management located in Tallahassee, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, discipline-specific knowledge, leadership skills, adaptive management knowledge and skills, and be highly effective in both the team and autonomous environment.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Environmental Consultant provides regulatory oversight for environmental rehabilitation work conducted at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) permitted facilities across Florida under state and federal regulations. This position interacts with EPA, Federal DOD Facilities, DEP District Offices, and other sections and divisions across DEP in order to support the progress of operation and environmental cleanup of sites. This position is also instrumental at leading special projects, developing guidance and internal training, and mentoring junior team members.
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:
$56,100.00 – $60,000.00 (Commensurate with experience)
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.
- Coordinates review of hazardous waste operating, postclosure, and corrective action permit applications to determine compliance with State and Federal regulations, and ensures permits are issued in a timely and effective manner. The reviews include technical evaluation of groundwater (and surface water) monitoring plans, assessments reports, corrective action plans and risk-assessments, and recommending permit conditions necessary to ensure compliance.
- Performs field audits (quality assurance) of sampling techniques implemented by permittees during groundwater monitoring activities. This requires travel several times per year.
- Assists hazardous waste field staff with inspections of existing and proposed facilities prior to issuance of permits to determine facility compliance with regulations. Provides professional assistance to district staff and facility applicants and consultants on treatment, storage or disposal methodologies. Participates in the department’s OSHA Program.
- Attends meetings and conferences with applicants, consultants, governmental officials and other affected parties to determine compliance with all state and federal regulations and standards.
- Researches and reviews regulatory changes, literature and other documents to determine best current practices and procedures, and to maintain expertise in new technologies for management of hazardous waste and cleanup of hazardous waste facilities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of RCRA permitting and corrective action requirements.
- Knowledge of risk-based corrective action process.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Department staff, other agency staff and the public.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
- Skills in the operation of personal computers and related software.
- Ability to use common Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to physically conduct hazardous waste field audits.
- Able to successfully draft/evaluate complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns within your program area, with sufficient expertise for managing complex issues.
- Able to provide guidance and/or training to District or Division staff within your program area on complex and/or controversial permits or similar compliance concerns.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid Class E Driver License.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
Contact Information:
Michell Smith, Environmental Administrator
Michell.M.Smith@FloridaDEP.gov
Office: 850-245-8721
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.