Job Description

Requisition No: 853896 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021128

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37021128 

Salary: $62,000-64,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Lake City, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Consultant for the Onsite Sewage Program (OSP) plays a crucial role at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by overseeing the inspection and regulation of septic systems in their service hub. This position ensures that new constructions, repairs, and modifications of septic systems comply with state environmental standards, thereby safeguarding public health and the environment.

This position is located within the Onsite Sewage Program, a vital component of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's efforts to manage and protect the state's water resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic support to the Environmental Supervisor by identifying opportunities for process improvements in field operations, permitting, and compliance assistance, contributing to the development of efficient workflows and enhanced service delivery.
• Lead initiatives aimed at fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture by mentoring field staff, facilitating training on technical and regulatory updates, and ensuring consistent application of best practices.
• Act as a liaison between the field staff, Environmental Supervisor, and external stakeholders, ensuring clear communication of program goals, priorities, and regulatory expectations to support compliance and strengthen stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to long-term program planning by analyzing trends in complaints, permitting issues, and compliance challenges, providing strategic recommendations to the Environmental Supervisor and leadership to address emerging environmental or regulatory concerns.
• Assist the Environmental Supervisor in managing field staff by providing guidance and oversight of permitting and compliance activities to ensure adherence to laws and regulations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skills in identifying Florida soils and wet season ground water table determinations using the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Soils methodologies.
• Skills in determining work priorities to ensure timely completion of work assignments without close supervision.
• Skills in maintaining effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skills and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, Lists, and Outlook.
• Ability to conduct field sampling methods for soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and/or Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a tactful and courteous manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to follow direction and policy.
• Ability to physically conduct field inspections/investigations in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ability to inform, to enable, and to productively engage people in their work.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and procedures of governmental service and environmental protection. 
• Ability to apply the tools of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio effectively and efficiently. 
• Ability to travel, including some overnight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 8 years of verifiable related experience in public or environmental health. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Successful completion of a background and fingerprint check pursuant to sections 110.1127 and 435.04 Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422.
• Travel, including some overnight
• Valid Driver’s License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Environmental Health Professional Certification in Onsite Sewage Systems, or be a Registered Sanitarian, or the equivalent as required in s.381.0101, Florida Statutes, to be obtained within 6 months of employment. 

Pay:

$62,000-$64,000/annually (commensurate with experience)

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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 Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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 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 );
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit

Special Notes: DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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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