Environmental Consultant - 37011046

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Environmental Protection seeks an Environmental Consultant in Tallahassee to serve as a technical coordinator for Everglades restoration efforts under CERP, EFA, and NEEPP programs. The role requires evaluating restoration activities, analyzing water quality, and reviewing permits while coordinating with federal, state, and local agencies and stakeholders.

The candidate will author the annual South Florida Environmental Report and must have a post-secondary degree in

Qualifications

• 4 years of verifiable related environmental experience.
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes Chapters 373 and 403 and related processes.
• Ability to analyze scientific data and interpret regulatory compliance.
• Post-secondary degree may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical reviews of restoration activities under CERP, EFA, and NEEPP programs.
• Perform water quality analyses to support restoration efforts.
• Review permit applications for environmental compliance.
• Author the annual South Florida Environmental Report and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

R/RStudio

Water quality analysis

Regulatory compliance interpretation

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in engineering, environmental science, or natural sciences

Tools

RStudio

Job description

Environmental Consultant position with Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, located in Tallahassee. The role serves as a technical coordinator for Everglades restoration efforts under CERP, EFA, and NEEPP programs, coordinating between federal, state, local agencies, and stakeholders. Responsibilities include technical reviews of restoration activities, water quality analysis, permit application review, and authoring the annual South Florida Environmental Report.

Key qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and at least 4 years of verifiable related environmental experience
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes Chapters 373 and 403 and biological, chemical, physical processes affecting water quality and ecosystems
• Skill in statistical analysis using R, RStudio, or similar software
• Ability to analyze scientific data, interpret regulatory compliance, and communicate effectively with diverse professionals
• Post-secondary degree in engineering, environmental science, or natural sciences may substitute for experience requirement