OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37950016

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

2d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT (37950016) Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration (OWPER) Everglades Restoration-Water Quality The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that implements Department policy, programmatic, technical, and regulatory responsibilities under several Everglades restoration efforts, including the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), Everglades Forever Act (EFA), and the Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program (NEEPP). This position provides technical support to Everglades planning, permitting and compliance activities by evaluating, interpreting, and reporting water quality data specific to the Everglades ecosystem. This position requires frequent participation in intra- and interagency teams and working groups and is also involved in the implementation of the Innovative Technology Grants that identify methods to prevent, combat, and clean-up harmful algal blooms. This position reports to the Everglades Water Quality Technical Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. The incumbent will be expected to work 30 to 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation. This position provides technical support for planning, permitting and compliance activities, including but not limited to generating the daily South Florida system updates, reviewing permit application materials and water quality monitoring plans, reviewing regulatory reports, and statistically analyzing and illustrating water quality, biological and hydrological data for the greater Everglades ecosystem. This position will assist in writing Chapter 3 of the annual South Florida Environmental Report. Other duties include participation in interagency meetings and working groups with Federal and State partners and local stakeholders, including the Restoration Coordination & Verification team (RECOVER) and Project Delivery Teams (PDT) for Everglades restoration projects. The position will also provide technical support for the Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration on the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee. Other responsibilities include supporting the program’s quality assurance (QA) system and conducting technical reviews of Innovative Technology Grant deliverables, including Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs). Other duties as required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of statistical theory
• Knowledge of 62-302, FAC and 62-160, FAC
• Skill in use of Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and SharePoint
• Skill in communication (verbal and written)
• Skill in time management skills
• Skill in organizational skills and ability to plan and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to analyze and interpret water quality and environmental data
• Ability to synthesize data into reports and presentations that illustrate and communicate key findings, trends, and regional water quality and/or hydrological status
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks and assignments
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse groups of professionals
• Ability to work independently and with others in a team setting with minimal supervision
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to operate personal computers and appropriate software for word processing and data analysis
• A valid driver’s license
• At least six years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required six 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.
• Travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences.
• Experience in the natural sciences involving project management, professional writing, environmental policy and/or permitting procedures.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of 62-302, FAC and 62-160, FAC.
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and physical processes related to the evaluation of proposed activities affecting the greater South Florida ecosystem.
• Intermediate or advanced skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

• generating the daily South Florida system updates
• reviewing permit application materials and water quality monitoring plans
• reviewing regulatory reports
• statistically analyzing and illustrating water quality, biological and hydrological data for the greater Everglades ecosystem
• assisting in writing Chapter 3 of the annual South Florida Environmental Report
• participation in interagency meetings and working groups with Federal and State partners and local stakeholders, including the Restoration Coordination & Verification team (RECOVER) and Project Delivery Teams (PDT) for Everglades restoration projects
• providing technical support for the Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration on the Everglades Technical Oversight Committee
• supporting the program’s quality assurance (QA) system and conducting technical reviews of Innovative Technology Grant deliverables, including Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs)

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees