Environmental Consultant

Jobtailor

Pensacola (FL)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor in Pensacola, FL seeks a seasoned environmental compliance professional to lead wastewater inspection programs and enforcement actions. You will coordinate field investigations, perform complex data reviews, and develop compliance assistance materials for regulated facilities.

The role requires presenting findings to stakeholders, mentoring staff, and maintaining regulatory knowledge across state and federal rules. Travel may be required, and OSHA HAZWOPER certification is preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum 6 years of verifiable related experience in environmental regulations and/or wastewater management.
Post-secondary degree may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Ability to travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

Serve as subject matter expert for the Department and review work of others as directed.
Recommend courses of action, coordinate inspection and case tracking, develop training materials, and serve as local point of contact.
Conduct high-volume, highly complex wastewater compliance inspections and file/data reviews.
Determine appropriate enforcement actions, draft enforcement documents, and track and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities.
Plan and conduct inspections, site visits, field work, records reviews, calculations, and technical evaluations.
Conduct follow-up activities to help facilities return to compliance without enforcement.
Respond to, investigate, and resolve complaints.
Draft complex enforcement documents and coordinate and lead enforcement meetings.
Produce timely and accurate inspection, site visit, and field-work documentation; enter data into the designated database.

Skills

Wastewater regulations knowledge

Inspection coordination

Data analysis

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental or natural science

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

SharePoint

Outlook

Job description

Serve as subject matter expert for the Department and review the work of others as directed

Recommend courses of action, coordinate inspection and case tracking, develop training materials, and serve as local point of contact

Conduct high-volume, highly complex wastewater compliance inspections and file/data reviews

Determine appropriate enforcement actions, draft enforcement documents, and track and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities

Plan and conduct inspections, site visits, field work, records reviews, calculations, and technical evaluations

Conduct follow-up activities to help facilities return to compliance without enforcement

Respond to, investigate, and resolve complaints

Draft complex enforcement documents and coordinate and lead enforcement meetings

Produce timely and accurate inspection, site visit, and field-work documentation; enter data into the designated database

Support and assist with compliance assistance workshops

Coordinate compliance assistance efforts targeting industry non-compliance

Conduct technical assistance site visits at complex regulated facilities

Build partnerships with industry and regulated facilities

Provide education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public-sector stakeholders

Serve as technical consultant for wastewater regulations, jurisdictional determinations, and compliance determinations

Develop and lead cross-training activities and safety events

Provide training and technical assistance to Compliance and Assurance Program and permitting staff

Evaluate and recommend training materials and methodologies; develop SOPs, manuals, and handbooks

Participate in Division calls and calibration activities and maintain relationships with Department Division offices

Perform other duties as needed

Requirements

At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in environmental regulations and/or wastewater management

Post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university in environmental or natural science may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis

Valid Driver License

Ability to travel overnight as needed

Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships

Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements positively

Ability to prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations

Ability to solve problems and make competent decisions

Personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability

Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook

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

Ability to understand and apply State and Federal environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing and interpreting scientific or technical data

Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations outdoors for extended periods in Florida weather and rough terrain

Knowledge of field sampling techniques for soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment

Ability to train, motivate and inspire others

Ability to exhibit and implement positive and energizing leadership skills

Required to complete initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER within one year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter

Successful completion of background and fingerprint check required

Demonstrates expertise in wastewater compliance inspections, environmental regulations, and technical evaluations while effectively communicating and collaborating with stakeholders. Capable of developing training materials and leading compliance assistance efforts to ensure adherence to state and federal environmental standards.

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