Job Description

Requisition No: 850160 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37020963

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020963 

Salary: $54,000.00 to $55,620.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/16/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Environmental Consultant - 37020963

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Resilient Florida Program – Technical Support Section

Open Competitive

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 incumbent of this position will be primarily involved with reviewing adaptation strategies and implementation projects in receipt of associated grant funding. Technical and environmental analysis of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and statutes is required.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Resilient Florida Program was established during the 2021 Legislative Session with the passage of SB1954/HB7019 and the creation of section 380.093, Florida Statutes This legislation will ensure that communities have the resources they need for resilience planning and project implementation as well as creating a framework for a cohesive, coordinated approach to address the impacts of sea level rise, effects of intensified storms, and localized flooding.

The program administers the Resilient Florida Grant Program, complete a comprehensive statewide flood vulnerability and sea level rise data set and assessment, develop annual Resilience Plans consisting of prioritized projects for funding consideration, support Regional Resilience Entities and collaborate with the Florida Flood Hub of Applied Research and Innovation. The program includes sections devoted to planning, grant and budget management, technical support, and data management.

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 Capital 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. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.

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:

$51,320.27 - $54,000.00

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.

This is an advanced environmental technical position in the Resilient Florida Program. The incumbent of this position will be primarily involved with reviewing adaptation strategies and implementation projects in receipt of associated grant funding. Technical and environmental analysis of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and statutes is required. Work requires successful interaction with technical project managers and grant managers in government and in private practice and an evaluation of the adequacy of their work. Also, general technical and project management knowledge is required to assure that the proposed infrastructure projects are appropriate and that the facilities are constructed in accordance with federal and state standards and requirements. Moderate travel to project site locations is required.

Assists in development and review of data products used to analyze program information and streamline processes. This may involve geodatabases, spatial layers, dashboards, mobile applications, and Salesforce data sources.

Ensures proper interpretation of federal/state rules, regulations, and statutes to accomplish their legislative intent and provides uniform application of these rules and guidance (verbal and written comments) to local government officials and their legal, fiscal, administrative, and engineering representatives during the preparation of documentation required under Chapters 62-503, 62-505 and 62-552, F.A.C. Also assists in rule revisions as necessary.  

Responsible for the reviews of planning documents, including nature-based solutions, sewer, storm and drinking water system vulnerability assessments and site-specific studies, prepared by professional engineers. The review of these documents includes ensuring the scope of the document is eligible and appropriate for program participation. Also, coordinates the interdisciplinary reviews by experts (clearinghouse review) representing Department and other governmental agencies.  

Assists in review of grant applications, grant work plans, quarterly progress reports, grant task deliverables, and supporting documentation.

Manages or oversees the management of the construction phase of the projects. Responsibilities include reviews of disbursement requests for eligibility and accuracy, reviews of change orders for eligibility, and conducting interim and final construction inspections to ensure the construction is in accordance with the accepted plans and specifications.  

Manage technical data products and ensure program is keeping up with the latest technology to advance the program. This includes maintaining a data management plan, establishing quality assurance protocols, and training technical staff on database topics, data analysis using GIS and Department analytic tools, basic coding and problem-solving techniques.

Reviews directly or oversees staff reviews of, plans and specifications and their conformity with facilities planning documentation. This review includes establishing conformity of bidding information with plans and specifications and reviewing the value engineering documentation if applicable.  

Supports management during development of Resilience Plan priority lists and provides logistical support during public notices and hearings. Will respond to public questions and comments, as appropriate, and help coordinate preparation of the Notice of Final Agency Action.  

Responsible for conducting project closeout inspection and making recommendations for final payment.  

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of urban and regional planning concepts and or basic engineering concepts/practices.
• Knowledge of coastal and inland resiliency planning practices.
• Knowledge of post-disaster planning practices.
• Demonstrated skill in applying Chapters 163 and 380, F.S.
• Knowledge of the development process and permitting programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and negotiate effectively.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and ArcGIS.
• Ability to apply planning methodologies, such as population projections.
• Ability to apply critical thinking for planning problems.
• Ability to independently exercise sound judgment performing duties.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and manage time efficiently.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to Department staff, local governments, and other external stakeholders.
• Ability to represent the Department on committees and provide effective presentations, which may be conducted away from the office.
• Skilled in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of GIS and database management practices.
• Ability to develop data products to streamline data analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Travel
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described, for a total of eight (8) years.
• A valid driver license.

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information

Rick Sanborn, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Richard.Sanborn@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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