ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020929

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location:

　　JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32256 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 PENSACOLA, FL, US, 32502

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　　Requisition No: 818657

　　Agency: Environmental Protection

　　Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020929

　　Position Number: 37020929

　　Salary: $51,320.27 - $56,700.00/annually (Commensurate with experience)

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2024

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　　Environmental Consultant – 37020929

　　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:

　　The Environmental Consultant will be working in the Submerged Lands & Environmental Resources Coordination (SLERC) Program. The SLERC Program is responsible for the consistent implementation of the State 404 and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) programs statewide as authorized in Part II of Chapter 373 and Part IV of Chapter 403, Florida Statues and set forth in Title 62, Florida Administrative Code.

　　The ERP Program regulates activities in, on or over surface waters or wetlands, as well as any activity involving the alteration of surface water flows.The State 404 Program regulates dredge and fill activities under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This position shall serve as the primary processor of State 404 permit applications and 404 compliance/enforcement of state transportation projects located in the northwest region of the state.The incumbent will also work collaboratively with the 404 state transportation counterparts located in the Division of Water Resource Management and other DEP District offices to identify improvements and consistency initiatives that can be implemented within the Program and to assist each office with state transportation projects. 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 Standard 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 these positions.

　　The northern region of the state includes transportation projects occurring within the Department’s northwest and northeast offices which cover 35 counties. Routine travel is required to project sites, training sites, meetings, and conferences. Field evaluations will take place under all types of weather conditions and may involve traversing rough terrain. The selected incumbent will be located in either the Department’s Tallahassee Headquarters, Northwest, or Northeast office.

　　The Difference You Will Make:

　　The Environmental Consultant works with department staff to ensure projects meet the agencies strict environmental standards protecting wetlands and water quality. 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:

　　The position will be located in either Tallahassee, Pensacola, or Jacksonville. The Northwest District office is located along the Gulf Coast in Pensacola, Florida. The Northwest District serves 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. The Northwest district has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee; this position will be located in our Pensacola office. The Northeast District office is located in Jacksonville, Florida. The Northeast District office serves 19 counties in north Florida including Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor and Union.

　　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:

　　$51,320.27 - $56,700.00/annually (Commensurate with experience)

　　Your Specific Responsibilities:

　　Implements the State 404 permitting program as it applies to state transportation projects.

　　Performs technical reviews of permit applications; identifies environmental impacts associated with proposed activities; assesses wetland functions, reviews mitigation plans; assists in the resolution of environmental issues.

　　Writes Requests for Additional Information, proposed agency actions, technical staff reports, and other correspondence clearly and professionally as needed.

　　Updates permitting data/records in all applicable data management systems.

　　Performs site inspections and prepares inspection reports.

　　Drafts compliance and enforcement documents

　　Reviews construction site monitoring reports for compliance with permit conditions

　　Actively participates in the Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) reviews and provides comments and recommendations to FDOT in a timely manner.

　　Actively participates and coordinates with other members of the Environmental Technical Advisory Team (ETAT) related to state transportation projects.

　　Attends meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences as needed.

　　Receives and maintains DEP Certified Wetland Evaluator (CWE) status.

　　Establishes and maintains positive and productive working relationships with agency colleagues, water management district, and Transportation staff.

　　Accurately tracks, logs, and submits time and expenses to FDOT for reimbursement in a timely manner.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of physical and natural sciences relative to environmental resources and water quality

　　Knowledge of rules and statutes governing the regulatory and proprietary programs of the state

　　Knowledge of computers and the Microsoft suite of applications

　　Possess effective verbal and written communication techniques.

　　Skilled at organization and good communication

　　Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

　　Ability to work independently as well as being a member of a team.

　　Ability to prepare clear, concise, and articulate procedures, reports and letters.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and the public.

　　Ability to work independently, collect, analyze, and synthesize scientific and technical data.

　　Ability to understand and apply rules, directives, policies, and procedures.

　　Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

　　Ability to travel as needed to perform site inspections, attend trainings, participate in meetings and attend conferences.

　　Required or Preferred Qualifications:

　　Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and three years of verifiable related experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of seven years.

　　Preferred:Several years of experience related to the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) Program (permitting, compliance, enforcement, and state lands) or similar state or Federal dredge and fill program experience.

　　Preferred: Experience with Florida’s Delineation of the Landward Extent of Wetlands and Surface Waters rule, Chapter 62-340, Florida Administrative Code.

　　Preferred: Experience with Florida’s Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method rule, Chapter 62-345, Florida Administrative Code.

　　Preferred: Experience with the Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) and Transportation Development Process.

　　Preferred: Experience with reviewing state transportation projects or similar large linear-type projects.

　　Preferred: Experience with the rules and statutes governing the State’s regulatory and proprietary programs.

　　Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:

　　Valid Driver License

　　Obtain and maintain DEP Certified Wetland Evaluator status within 12 months of hire.

　　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:

　　[email protected]

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　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville