ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT

The State of Florida is seeking an Environmental Consultant for the Department of Environmental Protection in Fort Myers, FL. This advanced role involves providing expertise and training for the Potable Water program, coordinating with various entities, conducting compliance evaluations, and mentoring staff. The position requires adherence to departmental standards and involves inspections, compliance evaluations, and complaint investigations to support environmental goals.
Requisition No: 880068 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37021095 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37021095 Salary: $4,988.96 Mo. / $59,867.52 Yr.


Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Fort Myers, FL ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL BE CONSIDERED Position Overview and Responsibilities: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. This is an advanced level consultative position in the district’s Compliance Assurance Program (CAP) tasked with providing support and training new staff for the Potable Water program in the South District office.


Provides programmatic expertise, and mentors staff on programmatic related issues. Ensures coordination with the division and other district offices, as well as other governmental entities. Analyzes and evaluates complex interdisciplinary projects applicable to the Potable Water program in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, and DEP policy and procedures.


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 position serves as a Subject Matter Expert for the Potable Water program. Serves as a Subject Matter Expert and Division liaison for the South District and the regulated community.


Provides program specific training events for staff and for the regulated community at the frequency established by the supervisor. Attends training and maintains expertise in rule and law, permitting and compliance matters, industry advances and issues, and regulatory impact on community. Conducts compliance evaluation inspections for the purpose of achieving environmental goals with reduction of regulatory burden and provide training to the staff.


Evaluates program database reports to monitor and ascertain trends and to ensure that data entry methods are appropriate. Supports the district safety goals, makes recommendations for appropriate safety equipment for inspectors, and provides discipline-specific safety information and training. Conducts inspections to meet level of service obligations.


Provides timely reviews of non-compliance issues brought forward by inspection staff or supervisors in subject matter area. Makes recommendations for facilities to achieve compliance or to staff supervisor to proceed with further compliance actions. Conducts compliance evaluation inspections for the purpose of achieving environmental goals with reduction of regulatory burden.


Conducts complaint investigations and handles and responds to complaints appropriately in a prompt and effective manner. Participates in pre-application and assessment planning meetings and assists in permit review process when necessary. Serves as Subject Matter Expert and liaison with the division/bureau and OGC.


Advises permitting and compliance staff on recent applicable rule or policy changes. Prepares staff and serves as expert for enforcement and permitting actions. Coordinates reviews of permit application submittals and prepares appropriate agency responses and orders consistent with applicable rules.


Ensure accurate database entries. Assists regulated community through targeted outreach to achieve overall compliance rate consistent with department goals. Implements opportunities for regulated communities to achieve consistent and legal environmental compliance with reduced burden.


Works with the division/bureau and OGC for interpretation/modification of rules to maintain/enhance environmental protection while reducing the regulatory burden. Handles citizen complaints appropriately and addresses them in a prompt and effective manner. The incumbent of this position has been identified as a Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts.


All leave approved is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross-trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required.


Working hours: (A) Daily from Monday to Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) El