State of Florida
Requisition No: 865059
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64060692
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64060692
Salary: $53,917.08 - $59,308.79
Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2026
Your Specific Responsibilities This position is responsible for coordinating statewide inter- and intra-departmental drinking water and water well construction activities between County Health Departments, the Department of Environmental Protection, the five Water Management Districts, and other state, local, and federal agencies. It is furthermore responsible for exercising independent judgement in the formulation of policies and procedures for the implementation of the Department's responsibilities in public and private drinking water.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of rules, policies and best practices pertaining to public and private drinking water systems
Knowledge of management principles
Knowledge of the principles of physical or natural sciences
Problem solving skills
Written and verbal communications skills
The ability to determine work priorities
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
The ability to apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to environmental programs
The ability to formulate policies and procedures
The ability to work independently
Qualifications Minimum –
Six years’ experience in the fields of environmental or natural sciences or environmental health. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in environmental or natural sciences can substitute for four years of the required experience.
Preferred –
Two years’ experience in drinking water or water well regulation or operation.
A Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Professional designation from the National Environmental Health Association or a state affiliate.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the healthiest state in the nation.
Values:
I innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64060692
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64060692
Salary: $53,917.08 - $59,308.79
Posting Closing Date: 01/14/2026
Your Specific Responsibilities This position is responsible for coordinating statewide inter- and intra-departmental drinking water and water well construction activities between County Health Departments, the Department of Environmental Protection, the five Water Management Districts, and other state, local, and federal agencies. It is furthermore responsible for exercising independent judgement in the formulation of policies and procedures for the implementation of the Department's responsibilities in public and private drinking water.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of rules, policies and best practices pertaining to public and private drinking water systems
Knowledge of management principles
Knowledge of the principles of physical or natural sciences
Problem solving skills
Written and verbal communications skills
The ability to determine work priorities
The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
The ability to apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to environmental programs
The ability to formulate policies and procedures
The ability to work independently
Qualifications Minimum –
Six years’ experience in the fields of environmental or natural sciences or environmental health. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in environmental or natural sciences can substitute for four years of the required experience.
Preferred –
Two years’ experience in drinking water or water well regulation or operation.
A Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Professional designation from the National Environmental Health Association or a state affiliate.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values Mission:
To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision:
To be the healthiest state in the nation.
Values:
I innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work This position is located in Tallahassee, FL.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
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;
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
Please be advised Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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