ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

Florida Department of Environmental Protection; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking an Environmental Consultant to evaluate onsite sewage program implementation and ensure compliance. This role involves providing technical assistance, developing training, and influencing future policies to protect Florida's environment. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits, and office options include Orlando or Tallahassee.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including leave and holidays

Insurance and retirement

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Two years of related experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Current environmental health certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate onsite sewage program implementation and ensure compliance.
• Provide technical assistance and investigate complaints.
• Develop training and review technical documents.

Skills

Environmental sciences

Soil identification

Data analysis

Effective communication

Teamwork

Report writing

Field work

Computer skills

Education

Degree in a related science

Job description

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021120

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Requisition No: 852712

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021120

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021120

Salary: $54,000 - $57,000 (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2025

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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: This position is within the Quality Assurance/Standardization subsection of the Division of Water Resource Management’s Onsite Sewage Program. You will work under supervision providing expertise, training, and quality assurance reviews for OSTDS permitting and enforcement statewide.

The Difference You Will Make: You will help prevent and resolve OSTDS permitting and enforcement issues impacting Floridians and the environment, promote consistency in rule implementation, and influence future policies.

How You Will Grow: DEP encourages innovation and supports your growth through complex projects and valuable experience.

Where You Will Work: Office options include Orlando or Tallahassee.

Benefits: Competitive benefits include leave, holidays, insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, and more. Details at www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay: $54,000 - $57,000 annually, based on experience.

Responsibilities: Evaluate onsite sewage program implementation, ensure compliance, provide technical assistance, investigate complaints, develop training, serve as instructor, review technical documents, and assist in policy development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of environmental sciences, soil identification, water table estimation, data analysis, effective communication, work organization, teamwork, report writing, field work, and computer skills.

Qualifications: Valid driver’s license, degree in a related science, two years of related experience or equivalent education/experience, current environmental health certification, ability to travel.

Preferred Qualifications: Certification in onsite sewage programs, permitting and inspection experience, rule interpretation, USDA methodology familiarity, instructional experience.

Other Requirements: Position of Trust, background checks, veterans and disability accommodations, drug testing, and veterans’ preference apply.

For questions, contact [e-mail] or [e-mail].

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free Workplace.

Applicants requiring accommodations should notify the hiring authority in advance.

Veterans’ Preference documentation is required for eligible candidates. Details at here.

Location: ORLANDO, FL, 32803

Nearest Major Market: Orlando

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