Environmental Consultant - 37010900

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an advanced environmental position. As an Environmental Consultant within the Wastewater Compliance Assurance program, incumbent shall serve as a role model and support the Department’s mission, goals, and values. The incumbent will serve as the subject matter expert for the department, will review the work of others as directed by supervisor, recommend courses of action, coordinate inspection and/or case tracking, develop training materials and serve as local point of contact for other sections and the Division(s) when necessary. In addition, the incumbent shall provide the following: Facility Compliance: In general, this position will conduct a high volume of highly complex inspections and file/data reviews, determine appropriate enforcement actions, draft enforcement documents and help track and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities for the Wastewater Compliance Section. Plans and conducts inspections, site visits and other required field work, or conducts records reviews necessary for compliance evaluations. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing permit files, reports, and other documents, as well as performing calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities. When necessary, make enforcement recommendations to the supervisor. Conducts follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement. Responds to, investigates, and takes steps to resolve complaints. When necessary, recommend enforcement action. Drafts complex enforcement documents and coordinates and leads enforcement meetings. Produces timely and accurate documentation of inspections, site visits, or field work. Reports are to be processed in accordance with established program rules, requirements, and policies. Enters inspection documentation, compliance data and resolution actions into the designated database. Supports, participates, and assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community. External Compliance Assistance, Outreach, Training and Partnership Implementation: Targets specific areas of industry non-compliance within the district and coordinates compliance assistance efforts with that industry. Conducts compliance/technical assistance site visits of highly complex regulated facilities to increase compliance rates. Seeks and cultivates positive partnering relationships with industry and regulated facilities to increase or maintain the highest possible compliance rates. Provides education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sector. When available, arranges for the application of CEUs and the like towards outreach participants’ licensure. Supports, develops, participates or assists in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community. Internal Training, Consulting, and Organizational Improvement: Serves as a subject matter expert or technical consultant for Wastewater regulations including jurisdictional determinations, and compliance determinations. When directed, review staff’s work product for accuracy. Participates, develops, and leads cross-training activities and safety events. Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing, and team building initiatives. Provides technical assistance as needed. Internal assistance includes training and providing technical assistance to Compliance and Assurance Program and permitting staff. Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material and methodology. Develops and will refine training aids such as SOPs, manuals and handbooks. Participates in Division-related calls and calibration activity. Maintains working contact relationship with multiple Department Division offices to ensure consistent approach to compliance-related activity. Be a self-advocate for training, and partners with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas. This position requires initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER to be completed within one year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter. Performs other duties as needed.

Requirements

• Ability to serve the public, DEP’s stakeholders and each other in a courteous and timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain effective and productive working relationships with others.
• Skill in dealing with conflicts, confrontations, and disagreements in a positive manner.
• Ability to effectively prepare, prioritize, and organize work, meetings, and projects to meet deadlines and quality expectations.
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make competent decisions.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Skill and proficiency in computer operations and programs such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint and Outlook.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable State and Federal rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific or technical data.
• Ability to conduct field inspections/investigations that may involve working outdoors for extended periods of time in temperatures and weather conditions typical of Florida and navigating areas with rough terrain.
• Knowledge of field sampling techniques for soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment.
• Ability to train, motivate, and inspire others to achieve team goals.
• Ability to exhibit and implement positive and energizing leadership skills.
• Requires initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER to be completed within one year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter.
• Valid Driver License
• Ability to travel overnight as needed.
• At least 6 years of verifiable related experience in environmental regulations and/or wastewater management.
• Background and fingerprint check required.

Nice To Haves

• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university in environmental or natural science may be used as an alternative for the required 6 years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a high volume of highly complex inspections and file/data reviews.
• Determine appropriate enforcement actions and draft enforcement documents.
• Track and coordinate compliance and enforcement activities for the Wastewater Compliance Section.
• Plan and conduct inspections, site visits, and other required field work, or conduct records reviews for compliance evaluations.
• Review permit files, reports, and other documents, and perform calculations and technical evaluations to determine compliance status of regulated facilities.
• Make enforcement recommendations to the supervisor when necessary.
• Conduct follow-up activities to assist facilities in returning to compliance without enforcement.
• Respond to, investigate, and take steps to resolve complaints.
• Draft complex enforcement documents and coordinate and lead enforcement meetings.
• Produce timely and accurate documentation of inspections, site visits, or field work.
• Enter inspection documentation, compliance data, and resolution actions into the designated database.
• Support, participate, and assist in the execution of compliance assistance workshops for the regulated community.
• Target specific areas of industry non-compliance within the district and coordinate compliance assistance efforts.
• Conduct compliance/technical assistance site visits of highly complex regulated facilities.
• Seek and cultivate positive partnering relationships with industry and regulated facilities.
• Provide education and guidance to residential, commercial, institutional, and public sector.
• Arrange for the application of CEUs for outreach participants’ licensure when available.
• Serve as a subject matter expert or technical consultant for Wastewater regulations.
• Review staff’s work product for accuracy when directed.
• Participate, develop, and lead cross-training activities and safety events.
• Facilitate learning through various delivery methods including classroom instruction, virtual training, on-the-job coaching, job shadowing, and team building initiatives.
• Provide technical assistance as needed.
• Evaluate and make recommendations on training material and methodology.
• Develop and refine training aids such as SOPs, manuals, and handbooks.
• Participate in Division-related calls and calibration activity.
• Maintain working contact relationships with multiple Department Division offices.
• Be a self-advocate for training and partner with appropriate district staff to learn about multiple DEP program areas.
• Complete initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER within one year and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree