Requisition No: 841224
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011005
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 37011005
Salary: $4806.67
Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2024
Total Compensation Estimator
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
The Environmental Consultant Team Lead, 37011005, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Monitoring Program, South Regional Operation Center in Fort Myers and will be responsible for coordinating and assisting with all monitoring activities, collaborating with other monitoring partners, and providing guidance to section staff as Team Lead. The Team Lead functions to ensure monitoring plans are implemented and data quality objectives are met in an efficient manner.
The Difference You Will Make:
Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come.
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:
The work location of this position is in Fort Myers (Lee County, Florida). The city, located in Southwestern Florida on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, is known for its nature and historical estates and serves as a gateway to a stretch of islands known for their white-sand beaches and outdoor recreational opportunities. Florida Gulf Coast University and several smaller colleges located in the region offer a hub for academic research, art and other student activities.
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:
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Pay:
$4,806.67 Monthly
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This advanced environmental position as team lead coordinator performs and oversees teams in the Water Quality Monitoring Program. Provides direction, sets goals, establishes a team vision, and leads by example. Assists supervisor by performing an important role in employee performance and productivity.
Performs and oversees biological assessment and water quality sampling in freshwater, estuarine and marine ecosystems for the Water Quality Monitoring Program. Water quality sampling is conducted on both surface and groundwater. Biological assessments may include taxonomic analysis of freshwater, estuarine and marine flora, and fauna. Completion of DEP training and pass status of audits are required to conduct water quality data collection and specialized floral and faunal biological assessments. Performs logistical planning in coordination with other personnel for field sampling events using GIS, internet, mapping programs, databases, and other available sources. Performs office and field reconnaissance as needed prior to sampling events.
Performs and oversees data accuracy reviews on all data collected following QA/QC protocols. Enters and/or uploads biological, physical, and chemical data into various data storage and retrieval systems. Assists with reporting of biological, chemical, and physical data for surface water environments.
Provides advanced technical assistance to the local DEP District with sampling and other monitoring or bioassessment needs. Conducts complaint investigations as requested for non-point source or point source related water pollution violations, such as fish kills, algae blooms, reports of odor, foam. Responds in a timely manner to inquiries from the public, the media, and elected officials, per established agency guidelines and procedures. Provides action item reply within required time frames. Attends programmatic training as necessary. Assists in and oversees the training of newer personnel as necessary.
Ensures the organization and maintenance of equipment and other sampling gear and are in safe working order. This includes organization of field projects, keeping inventory of coolers, kits and supplies needed for projects, cleaning of laboratory space, vehicles, and equipment. Performs maintenance or facilitates maintenance on sampling equipment.
Snorkeling may be required. Participation in Boater safety training is required.
Travel required.
Performs other duties as required and as necessary.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Required or Preferred Qualifications:
Four years of verifiable related work experience; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related work experience, as described in this posting, for a total of eight years.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position:
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:
HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@dep.state.fl.us
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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