Job Description

Requisition No: 848137 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011436

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011436 

Salary: $54,075 - $55,157 

Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT 

State of Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection 

Permitting 

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.

The Work You Will Do: 

This is an advanced level environmental position in the Permitting Program and serves as the subject matter expert for permitting activities related to the Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP). This position serves as a liaison between the districts, divisions, and the regulated community. 

The Difference You Will Make: 

Our culture consists of creating connections, working together effectively, and celebrating our successes while leaving the legacy of Protecting Florida Together. 

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: 

8800 Baymeadows Way, West 

Suite 100 

Jacksonville, Fl 32256 

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 );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers; 

• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit . 

Pay: 

$54,075 - $55,157

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

• Assists with the coordination of permitting activities for environmental resource permitting, which may include the distribution of permitting workload to staff. 

• Reviews and evaluates permit applications for conformance with federal and state rules and regulations. 

• Produces highly complex permits and requests for additional information, when required, that are consistent with prescribed rules and department guidance and procedures. Performs site inspections, as necessary, in support of reviews and evaluations. 

• Responsible for the accurate and timely entry of required data and system information into agency databases and Oculus. 

• Provide technical assistance to the compliance assurance program. 

• Coordinates with the compliance assurance program to ensure that permits address necessary corrective action, when appropriate. 

• Mentors staff on application reviews, conducts peer reviews, and/or approves documents on behalf of the administrator. 

• Maintains effective internal communications with leadership and coworkers in keeping with the department’s standards and expectations for communication effectiveness. 

• Provides regulatory assistance, such as outreach, permitting determinations and exemptions, to permittee and/or company representatives, other department programs, delegated local programs, and other interested parties.

• Perform related work as required by supervisor. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

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

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures. 

• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical reports and supporting documentation. 

• Ability to prepare technical reports. 

• Ability to use a personal computer and Microsoft Office Suite. 

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

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

• Ability to work independently. 

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing. 

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and leadership. 

• Ability to interact with customers in a tactful and courteous manner. 

• Ability to cross-train into multiple regulatory programs. 

• Ability to identify solutions to problems and exhibit positive problem-solving techniques. 

• Ability to meet established performance standards as identified in the district performance standards document. 

• Experience with peer review to ensure a quality work product. 

• Experience with process review and efficiency implementation through use of continuous improvement strategies. 

• Experience with workload coordination and assignment of tasks within a multi-functional team. 

• Experience with environmental resource permitting activities. 

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years. 

• Travel 

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position:

• Valid Driver’s License 

• Certified Wetland Evaluator within 60-90 days 

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

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: 

[email protected]

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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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