ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37011385

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

12d • $54,000 - $66,004 • Onsite

About The Position

This advanced environmental position serves as coordinator for the Advanced Cleanup (AC) Program, Performance Based Cleanup Program (PBC), and Performance Based Advanced Cleanup Program (PBAC) as described in Section 376.30713, Florida Statutes. This position is responsible for reviews of AC, PBC and PBAC proposals submitted to the Petroleum Restoration Program. Actively participates in AC, PBC and PBAC negotiation teleconferences/meetings with Agency Term Contracts and Petroleum staff. Assists in the development and execution of individual AC, PBC and PBAC Agreements, as well as bundled AC and PBAC Agreements. Assists Site Managers assigned to facilities with AC, PBC and PBAC Agreements and personally manages assigned AC, PBC and PBAC (individual & bundled) facilities and assists PBC Coordinator and Team Leader with insuring overall requirements of Agreements are met. This position reports to the Section Environmental Administrator. In performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected to comply with the Department's Standards of Conduct and all applicable Department rules, directives, policies, and procedures. Assists the Petroleum Program Administrator in implementing various aspects of the Petroleum Restoration Program, including development and amendment of applicable statutes, rules, guidance, and procedures governing state funded cleanup activities. This position is responsible for overseeing contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state-funded environmental rehabilitation projects within the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP), including site management and technical review of petroleum-contaminated sites in accordance with Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). The incumbent develops and prepares Scopes of Work (SOWs), Task Assignments, and Purchase Orders; coordinates and negotiates project scope with Agency Term Contractors (ATCs); reviews contractor-recommended actions with technical support staff; recommends and implements corrective actions; prepares work change orders; and performs site inspections as needed. The position monitors ATC performance to ensure cleanup activities are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with Agency Term Contracts, completes contractor evaluations, and reviews and approves invoices for completed work. The incumbent reviews technical reports and collaborates with technical support personnel to determine the most effective and efficient path toward contaminated site closure. Additional responsibilities include interacting with property owners and responsible parties; tracking petroleum contamination cleanup data, invoices, and project deliverables in electronic data management systems; maintaining project files and documentation; developing records used to evaluate contractor performance; and assisting with technical and financial projections for assigned facilities and discharges. The employee is expected to be proficient in the use of Storage Tank and Petroleum Contamination Monitoring database (STCM), OCULUS, and Ariba-on-Demand (AoD). Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge/familiarity with the concepts and principles of contamination assessment, remediation, and evaluation of associated costs therewith.
• Knowledge of the Petroleum Cleanup provisions of Section 376, F.S. and applicable Department rules and guidance.
• Knowledge of Geologic and Hydrogeologic concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of contamination assessment, remediation, and associated cost evaluation.
• Knowledge of the Petroleum Cleanup provisions of Section 376, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and applicable Department rules and guidance.
• Knowledge of geologic and hydrogeologic concepts and principles.
• Knowledge of site assessment and remediation terminology, methods, and techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Ability to draft, evaluate, and manage complex or controversial technical and compliance documents.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and training on complex Program documents.
• Ability to conduct environmental site inspections.
• Ability to evaluate remediation strategies and compliance concerns.
• Proficiency in personal computers, word processing, and spreadsheet software.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders and professionals.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Strong planning, organization, and workload management skills.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex assignments.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and travel as required.
• At least four years of verifiable related experience in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences.
• Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science or one of the natural sciences 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.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel is required.
• Must complete 40-hour OSHA safety training course within six months of employment and then attend annual refresher safety courses.
• Must successfully complete Florida Certified Contract Manager Training within six months of employment.
• Must successfully complete Florida Certified Contract Negotiation Training within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting/project management or other related experience.

Responsibilities

• Serves as coordinator for the Advanced Cleanup (AC) Program, Performance Based Cleanup Program (PBC), and Performance Based Advanced Cleanup Program (PBAC).
• Reviews AC, PBC and PBAC proposals submitted to the Petroleum Restoration Program.
• Participates in AC, PBC and PBAC negotiation teleconferences/meetings with Agency Term Contracts and Petroleum staff.
• Assists in the development and execution of individual AC, PBC and PBAC Agreements, as well as bundled AC and PBAC Agreements.
• Assists Site Managers assigned to facilities with AC, PBC and PBAC Agreements.
• Manages assigned AC, PBC and PBAC (individual & bundled) facilities.
• Assists PBC Coordinator and Team Leader with insuring overall requirements of Agreements are met.
• Assists the Petroleum Program Administrator in implementing various aspects of the Petroleum Restoration Program, including development and amendment of applicable statutes, rules, guidance, and procedures governing state funded cleanup activities.
• Oversees contamination assessment and remedial action activities for state-funded environmental rehabilitation projects within the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP).
• Manages sites and provides technical review of petroleum-contaminated sites in accordance with Chapter 62-780, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
• Develops and prepares Scopes of Work (SOWs), Task Assignments, and Purchase Orders.
• Coordinates and negotiates project scope with Agency Term Contractors (ATCs).
• Reviews contractor-recommended actions with technical support staff.
• Recommends and implements corrective actions.
• Prepares work change orders.
• Performs site inspections as needed.
• Monitors ATC performance to ensure cleanup activities are completed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in compliance with Agency Term Contracts.
• Completes contractor evaluations.
• Reviews and approves invoices for completed work.
• Reviews technical reports and collaborates with technical support personnel to determine the most effective and efficient path toward contaminated site closure.
• Interacts with property owners and responsible parties.
• Tracks petroleum contamination cleanup data, invoices, and project deliverables in electronic data management systems.
• Maintains project files and documentation.
• Develops records used to evaluate contractor performance.
• Assists with technical and financial projections for assigned facilities and discharges.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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