ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37010759

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

13d•$53,917•Onsite

About The Position

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (37010759) Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program Division of Water Restoration Assistance This position will be involved with implementing the State Revolving Fund Loan Program authorized under Title VI of the Clean Water Act, Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, Chapter 403.1835, F.S., Chapter 403.8532, F.S., and the Small Community Wastewater Construction Grants program authorized under Chapter 403.1838, F.S. This position will primarily prepare federal capitalization grant applications and related program documents, including annual reports, intended use plans, and amendments to operating agreements; enter program data into the federal database; moderate priority list management public meetings and develop the final agency action; and provide project management oversite of State Revolving Fund projects and state contracts for program technical assistance.The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation. In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. This is an advanced environmental position that participates in implementing financial assistance programs under the Federal Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts and Chapter 403, Florida Statutes. The employee interacts with administrators, government officials, finance directors, engineers, and attorneys within and outside the Department. Performance of independent environmental studies and surveys resulting in conclusive recommendations is required. Recommends analysis procedures and establishes priorities and methodology to be employed. Drafting rule text and supporting information for Division rulemaking activities. Drafts and publishes agency notices for public meetings, agency action, and rulemaking activities in appropriate publications. Prepares and publishes environmental information documents, ensuring the environmental information is adequately addressed in compliance with Chapters 62-503, 62-505, and 62-552, F.A.C. When necessary, this position will conduct some rulemaking especially if needed for federal grants. Manage and coordinate the Drinking Water Infrastructure and Clean Watersheds Needs Surveys. Assign tasks to Division project engineers to connect with utility system owners and operators to gather survey response data and makes such contacts directly. Interfaces with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff and contractors to complete survey submittals required by EPA. Reviews and analyzes survey data to note and report on the range of survey results, trends, anomalies and normalized responses, and recommends priorities for future work focus. Manages and updates the EPA’s Office of Water State Revolving Funds database with Florida’s State Revolving Fund project information. As it pertains to Federal Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts and Chapter 403, Florida Statutes manages or assists in the management of the construction phase of the projects. Responsibilities include reviews of disbursement requests for eligibility and accuracy, reviews of change orders for eligibility, and ensuring that interim and final construction inspections are conducted to ensure the construction is in accordance with the accepted plans and specifications. Reviews or assists in the review of plans and specifications and their conformity with facilities planning documentation. This review includes establishing conformity of bidding information with plans and specifications and reviewing the value engineering documentation if applicable. Coordinates interdisciplinary reviews by experts (State Clearinghouse review) representing Department and other governmental agencies. Prepares annual reports, intended use plans, prepares federal capitalization grant applications, and updates operating agreements for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs. Assists in rulemaking activities. Generates reports of program activities and metrics for Department planning and agency reports. Reviews or assists in the review of planning documents for the State Revolving Fund program, including review of interlocal agreements, capital finance plans, public participation documentation, and user charges for systems in support of the project managers in compliance with Chapters 62-503, 62-505, and 62-552, F.A.C. Coordinates with CWSRF and DWSRF program administrators and project managers to develop funding priority lists for the CWSRF and DWSRF and Small Community Wastewater Construction Grants programs. Represents the CWSRF and DWSRF at public meetings, public hearings, and workshops, including priority list meetings and SRF outreach workshops. Develops and distributes the Final Agency Action for the priority lists. Coordinates State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review by Office of General Counsel and Florida Administrative Register publication. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

developing plans and prioritizing and organizing workload.
basics of water infrastructure and environmental science
public works financing concepts and terminology
governmental funding programs for public works
environmental problems and mitigation thereof, particularly with water pollution control
mapping and data analysis tools and media
professional use of Microsoft Office Suite
communicate effectively verbally and in writing
plan, organize prioritize, coordinate and carry out work assignments
analyze data and metrics related to environmental systems and funding contracts
work with new materials, conduct research independently, and come up with new ideas
develop and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
A Valid driver’s license.
At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis (preferably in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences). A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
Obtain and maintain a valid and active Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within 12 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience in managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process.
Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.
Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
Excellent communication and people skills.
Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

prepare federal capitalization grant applications and related program documents, including annual reports, intended use plans, and amendments to operating agreements
enter program data into the federal database
moderate priority list management public meetings and develop the final agency action
provide project management oversite of State Revolving Fund projects and state contracts for program technical assistance
drafting rule text and supporting information for Division rulemaking activities
drafts and publishes agency notices for public meetings, agency action, and rulemaking activities in appropriate publications
prepares and publishes environmental information documents, ensuring the environmental information is adequately addressed in compliance with Chapters 62-503, 62-505, and 62-552, F.A.C.
manage and coordinate the Drinking Water Infrastructure and Clean Watersheds Needs Surveys
reviews of disbursement requests for eligibility and accuracy
reviews of change orders for eligibility
ensuring that interim and final construction inspections are conducted to ensure the construction is in accordance with the accepted plans and specifications
Coordinates interdisciplinary reviews by experts (State Clearinghouse review) representing Department and other governmental agencies.
Prepares annual reports, intended use plans, prepares federal capitalization grant applications, and updates operating agreements for Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) programs.
Assists in rulemaking activities.
Generates reports of program activities and metrics for Department planning and agency reports.
Coordinates State Revolving Fund Environmental Information Document review by Office of General Counsel and Florida Administrative Register publication.
Performs other related 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

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