ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021007

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (37021007) Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program Division of Water Restoration Assistance The Division of Water Restoration Assistance is seeking an Environmental Consultant for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program. 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 provide technical review and approval of asset management plans, facilities plans, plans & specifications, and construction oversight. 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. The advanced environmental position involves project management work and providing support for the Clean Water State Revolving Fund project managers to assure compliance with 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 Grants program authorized under Chapter 403.1835 F.S. This is advanced-level work where the employee performs and is responsible for the completion of clean water project management tasks under very limited supervision. The work requires applying a scientific understanding to analyze problems of a specialized nature in a wide range of applications.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: the concepts, terminology, principles, of construction management
• Knowledge of: public works financing concepts and terminology
• Knowledge of: governmental funding programs for public works
• Knowledge of: environmental problems and mitigation thereof
• Skill in: professional use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to: communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to: plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate, and carry out work assignments
• Ability to: understand and apply applicable rules, policies, and procedures
• Ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to: demonstrate a high level of computer competency
• 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. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Obtain and maintain a valid 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences.
• 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

• 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 interdisciplinary reviews by experts (State Clearinghouse review) representing Department and other governmental agencies.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Assists inspectors with document filing and tracking related to compliance with federal requirements for construction projects, including Buy American Building America (BABA), American Iron & Steel (AIS), and the Davis Bacon Act.
• Manages the application and tracking of waiver requests for BABA and AIS.
• Reviews or assists in the review of asset management plans and coordinates, as applicable, with other areas in the Department to assess and implement requests for assistance for Capacity Assessment, Source Water Protection, Public Water System Supervision, etc. that are eligible for funding as part of the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) program.
• Coordinates with consulting engineers, local, state, and federal agencies, and citizens on specific Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) projects and regarding compliance with CWSRF rules and requirements.
• Interprets Florida Administrative Code, Florida Statutes, Code of Federal Regulations, and other state and federal laws and rules related to the State Revolving Fund (SRF).
• Represents the Clean Water State Revolving Fund Program at public meetings, public hearings, and workshops, including priority list meetings, SRF outreach workshops, and pre-bid and pre-construction meetings, as needed.
• Assist with the Clean Watershed Needs Survey.
• 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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees