Environmental Consultant- 37010553

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do :

The Environmental Consultant performs specialized work under the Program Manager for the Division of Waste Management's District Support Program. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in science or engineering, contaminated site assessment and knowledge of human health and ecological risk assessment.

The Difference You Will Make :

The Environmental Consultant assists in all areas of the division and the FDEP's six district offices to support efficient cleanup of contaminated sites. As a group, the section works to build strong knowledge, expertise and partnerships among the public and private entities engaged in contaminated site cleanup. These projects help ensure safe, clean drinking water, and prevent chemical exposures that could adversely affect human health or the environment.

Your Specific Responsibilities :

• This is an advanced environmental, technical, and professional position in the Division of Waste Management. The incumbent is responsible for providing scientific and technical support in the implementation of statewide programs for the assessment and remediation of contamination sites. The position requires knowledge and experience in human health and ecological risk assessments, geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, contamination assessment techniques and methods and DEP rules and procedures. The position involves the following activities :
• Provides technical support on site assessment and remediation of contaminated sites. Reviews and evaluates assessment and management documents, and related documents which may include remedial investigations, site assessments, feasibility studies, conceptual remedial action plans and reports for all types of contaminated sites. Prepares written response comments.
• Provides guidance and support in evaluation of site assessments. This includes monitoring developments in the science of risk assessment and evaluating possible effects to department rules, procedures and guidance. Acts proactively to recommend or implement updates to rules, policies and guidance as needed. Writes and updates the Risk Assessment Guidance Document provided to consultants and the public outlining FDEP requirements for contamination assessment and remediation. Advise consultants performing risk assessments and remediation.
• Negotiates, prepares and helps manage contracts within the District Support Program. Serves as backup to coordinate risk assessment review and toxicological service requests with the toxicological contractors for the benefit of the FDEP statewide contamination assessment and remediation programs. If the selected applicant is not a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), they will need to take the FCCM training provided by the Department of Management Services and pass the final assessment during the probationary period.
• Serves as district liaison for responsible party cleanup sites. The district liaisons work with each of the regulatory districts to review site progress, make recommendations for improving the speed of the cleanup and closure, check for consistency in site management decisions among the districts and assist with the verification of accurate and up-to-date data in the ERIC database using established reports and metrics.
• Assists in clean up rule development, including serving as rule manager as required. Collates and organizes recommendations for rule changes. Assists with rule text development.
• Assists and responds to the public, agency officials, local government personnel, and consultants regarding inquiries and technical assistance concerning contaminated site cleanup. Coordinates, assists and edits any outreach or compliance assistance initiatives within the Division as assigned.
• Attends meetings at the request of supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Required Qualifications :

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT : This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

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