ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010409

Date: Aug 15, 2024

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Requisition No: 835556

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010409

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010409

Salary: $4,493.10 Per Month

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2024

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Environmental CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

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 (position number 37010409) is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Evaluation and TMDL Program in Tallahassee and will be responsible for coordinating the identification of surface waters in need of water quality and bioassessment data collection that are used in support of the department’s watershed management approach for the attainment of applicable water quality standards. This position is responsible for developing annual Strategic Monitoring Plans (SMPs) in coordination with department staff, water management districts, local governments, and other external data providers. SMPs will be designed to identify and fulfill data gaps in routine monitoring programs. These plans shall be generated consistent with the methodology described in Chapter 62-303, Florida Administrative Code (Identification of Impaired Surface Waters). Development of the SMPs includes knowledge and ability to work with large datasets using multiple computer software programs and/or applications. The role of this position is important to the agency’s mission to protect, restore, and maintain the health of Florida’s waters.

The Difference You Will Make:

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.

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 mor than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employees 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: $4,493.10 Per Month

  Your Specific Responsibilities:

  This is an advanced professional position in the Watershed Assessment Section that is responsible for coordinating strategic monitoring of surface water quality assessments for the 303(d) impaired waters. Specific tasks to be undertaken by this position include:

  Developing annual Strategic Monitoring Plans (SMPs) in coordination with the Watershed Assessment Section and regional division staff. SMPs will be designed to identify and fill in data gaps in routine monitoring. SMPs will contain sufficient detail so as to identify staff, samples required, and timeframe requirements. SMPs will also be coordinated with stakeholders, taking into consideration their ongoing and planned monitoring activities. Development of the SMPs includes some knowledge and ability to work with large datasets using multiple computer software programs and/or applications.

  Coordinating the SMP monitoring activities of DEAR Regional Operation Center (ROC) personnel. This includes monitoring the progress of completing the SMPs and providing technical assistance to DEAR ROC personnel implementing the SMPs, providing guidance on the sampling kits and parameters that are scheduled through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); reviewing and evaluating data results in LIMS for quality assurance purpose, providing guidance with respect to how the Identification of Impaired Surface Waters (Chapter 62-303, F.A.C.) and Surface Water Quality Standards (Chapter 62-302, F.A.C.) are implemented in the Water Quality Evaluation & TMDL Program, assisting in public outreach efforts to provide data and other information related to water quality and biological monitoring, as needed; and working with stakeholders and monitoring personnel to convey the division strategic monitoring needs and goals.

  Assisting in workgroups and training activities related to strategic monitoring objectives and for DEP field monitoring SOPs and quality assurance requirements (including the collection of biological, water samples, designing and conducting reconnaissance and field surveys), and evaluating collected data.

  Assisting in complex assessment determinations, such as where data sufficiency has been met but attainment or non-attainment of water quality standards has not yet been determined (i.e. waters on the Study List). Assisting in producing documentation, reviewing reports or generating reports including trend evaluations, stressor identification evaluations, 4C (natural condition determinations) reports.

  Assists in cross-program coordinated projects requiring section expertise, and performs other related duties as required, keeping the Section Administrator and Program Administrator updated with decisions.

  Travel required as needed.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

  Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of program management principles and techniques.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.

• Knowledge of water quality data collection and analysis principles and procedures.

• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

• Ability to use personal computer and software; including GIS mapping applications and software, MS Office software, Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.

• Ability to prepare technical reports.

• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.

• Ability to work independently.

• Ability to travel outside of Tallahassee

• Ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering sciences, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, public health, or computer science from an accredited university or college and 3 years of relevant experience; OR Masters in listed areas and 1 year of relevant experience; OR PhD in listed areas; OR 7 years of relevant experience.

• Valid Driver’s License.

• Travel.

• Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with, and/or knowledge of the challenges unique to working with large datasets.

• Knowledge of advanced data handling techniques and database management software tools.

• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and Survey123, R Studio, SQL, and Power BI.

• Skilled in the collection of bioassessment data.

  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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301

Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee