Environmental Consultant - 37011117

Requisition No: 859098

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011117

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37011117

Salary: Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $63,471.36 (commensurate with experience)

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2025

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011117

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an advanced highly professional environmental position, which serves as Contract Manager for numerous Agency Term Contracts for the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP). The incumbent must be highly independent, possessing creative judgment applied to high-level goals and objectives of the PRP.

• Assists in developing and sharing guidance associated with implementing the Agency Term Contracts and processes on the Agency Term Contract Team. Provides technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation and evaluation of eligibility programs. Reviews programs, services, forms, and reports, and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
• Directs and coordinates the development and provision of direct legal, financial, and contract negotiation support to the PRP for major procurements including Quoting Performance Based Cleanup (QPBC) Scopes of Work, as required. Identifies PRP needs and provides consultation related to the administrative, program and operational aspects of contract management and acts as liaison with the other procurement offices within DEP and DMS. Manages significant contractual formation and management; provides contractual domain expertise in negotiation, implementation, execution and administration of very complex contracts. Supports the staff in the solicitation and amendment process and contract management. Supports the solicitation and QPBC evaluation process to award. Ensures compliance with state law, policies and procedures and contract terms. Upon customer request, facilitate contract transactions. Provides ongoing analysis of PRPs contracts and interprets rules, policies and procedures as needed. Monitors the contracting system in PRP.
• Manages assigned contracts during their term, audits contracts for compliance and provides excellent customer service. Manage contracts using standard contract general conditions, special conditions, and specifications appropriate to the goods and services contracted.
• Using the analysis tool and other information sources, tracks customer usage of contracts and strives to continually deliver great value.
• Periodically reviews assigned contracts within the PRP and recommends modifications. Monitors the life of contracts to anticipate expiration dates and to determine applicable strategies.
• Performs all duties required for loading and managing contracts in MyFloridaMarketPlace. Performs quality assurance reviews of Task Assignments and Purchase Orders in MyFloridaMarketPlace for consistency, compliance with program guidance documents, assure scope in accordance with ATCs and in accordance with 62-780, 62-771 and 62-772.
• Responds to requests from government, private firms, and the public concerning program/project activities.
• Performs other related duties as required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state procurement statutes and rules, specifically Chapter 287, F.S. and Rule 60A-1, F.A.C.
• Knowledge of contracting system procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of data collection, evaluation and analysis to solve problems and develop recommendations for improvement of area management practices.
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and negotiation strategies.
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and the Vendor Bid System (VBS).
• Skill in providing technical assistance to address various levels of system needs including financial analysis, negotiation strategies and document preparation.
• Skill in working with staff at all organizational levels.
• Skill/proficiency using a computer including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Skill in creating and making presentations.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Skill in providing great customer service to both internal and external customers by dealing with people in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Skill in collecting data and using metrics in evaluating and developing best practices.
• Ability to prepare budget documents, prepare implementation and project plans, and manage and successfully conclude complex and difficult tasks.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees in environmental sciences or one of the natural sciences from an accredited university or college may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Valid Driver License.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimum of three (3) years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting/site management or other closely related environmental program work.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $54,000.00 - $63,471.36 (commensurate with experience)

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the states lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Floridas position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the states 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, Floridas 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 Floridas 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 States 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 www.myfrs.com );
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

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:

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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 .... 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 (...). 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.