State of Florida
Overview
Requisition No: 867277 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 42000879 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42000879 Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL WATER POLICY OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Contact
Kathryn Holland, 850/617-1736 Kathryn.Holland at fdacs.gov
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as described above; or three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or three and a half (3.5) years of experience as described above. Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
Educational note: Graduates using education attained in the United States to meet minimum requirements will not be appointed until verification of the degree is obtained. Foreign trained graduates must provide a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies is available at the Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies page.
Attention Candidates
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed; an attached resume is not a substitution for required information.
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
Occasional travel required.
Notes
Applicants must provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be considered when determining qualification for the position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Job Duties
This is an environmental professional position that will serve as a point of contact for Binding Determinations (BDs) and program complaints and provide support to program initiatives within OAWP. The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a solid understanding of Florida agriculture, water resources, and environmental regulations. The candidate will contribute to scientific evaluations, policy implementation, outreach efforts, and the advancement of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) research and technology. The following responsibilities apply:
Serve as a contact for Binding Determination inquiries, coordinate site visits, review information, verify eligibility, identify data needs, synthesize findings, prepare recommendations, and maintain case files; update standard operating procedures related to BD activities.
Assist the environmental administrator with technical and scientific interpretation of groundwater, surface-water, or crop modeling data related to nutrient use efficiency and water conservation benefits from FDACS BMPs and cost-shared technologies.
Provide technical support for producers and staff regarding BMP and cost share implementation; on-site assistance and evaluation, collaborate with Extension staff, and represent FDACS at meetings and events.
Utilize GIS (ArcGIS Pro) and MS Office to summarize datasets, develop dashboards, and support BD investigations and complaint tracking.
Contribute to BMP research literature and assess applicability to the program; annotate publications for current or new BMPs.
Serve as primary contact for complaints directed to the OAWP; communicate with partners, review information, determine enrollment eligibility, and maintain complaint-tracking dashboard.
Participate in BMP research solicitations, evaluate applications, collaborate on contracts, conduct site visits, approve deliverables, and assist with research project development.
Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(Note: KSAs are those needed to perform the duties of this class; additional KSAs may apply.)
Knowledge of Florida’s agricultural industry, water resources, and agricultural BMPs for conservation, nutrient management, irrigation management, and water resource protection.
Knowledge of Florida statutes, policies and regulations related to environmental resource permitting and water resource protection.
Knowledge of physical or natural sciences terminology and analytical techniques, including hydrology.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis, and environmental models such as DSSAT, MODFLOW, SWAT, or WAM.
Skill with MS Office, Adobe, and ArcGIS software.
Skill with briefing management and communicating technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to establish working relationships and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; prepare technical reports and give public presentations.
Ability to compile, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific data.
Ability to interact professionally with the public.
Ability to use independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem solving to make decisions.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Benefits
The State of Florida offers a comprehensive total compensation package including leave, holidays, insurance options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, and tuition waivers. For more information, visit the official benefits site.
Special Notes
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Veterans’ Preference applies as described in policy; documentation requirements are provided with the vacancy.
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Requisition No: 867277 Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 42000879 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 42000879 Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL WATER POLICY OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
Contact
Kathryn Holland, 850/617-1736 Kathryn.Holland at fdacs.gov
Minimum Requirements
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or a master’s degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as described above; or three (3) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or three and a half (3.5) years of experience as described above. Requires possession of a valid Driver License.
Educational note: Graduates using education attained in the United States to meet minimum requirements will not be appointed until verification of the degree is obtained. Foreign trained graduates must provide a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies is available at the Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies page.
Attention Candidates
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed; an attached resume is not a substitution for required information.
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Additional Requirements
Occasional travel required.
Notes
Applicants must provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be considered when determining qualification for the position.
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Job Duties
This is an environmental professional position that will serve as a point of contact for Binding Determinations (BDs) and program complaints and provide support to program initiatives within OAWP. The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration with diverse stakeholders, and a solid understanding of Florida agriculture, water resources, and environmental regulations. The candidate will contribute to scientific evaluations, policy implementation, outreach efforts, and the advancement of agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) research and technology. The following responsibilities apply:
Serve as a contact for Binding Determination inquiries, coordinate site visits, review information, verify eligibility, identify data needs, synthesize findings, prepare recommendations, and maintain case files; update standard operating procedures related to BD activities.
Assist the environmental administrator with technical and scientific interpretation of groundwater, surface-water, or crop modeling data related to nutrient use efficiency and water conservation benefits from FDACS BMPs and cost-shared technologies.
Provide technical support for producers and staff regarding BMP and cost share implementation; on-site assistance and evaluation, collaborate with Extension staff, and represent FDACS at meetings and events.
Utilize GIS (ArcGIS Pro) and MS Office to summarize datasets, develop dashboards, and support BD investigations and complaint tracking.
Contribute to BMP research literature and assess applicability to the program; annotate publications for current or new BMPs.
Serve as primary contact for complaints directed to the OAWP; communicate with partners, review information, determine enrollment eligibility, and maintain complaint-tracking dashboard.
Participate in BMP research solicitations, evaluate applications, collaborate on contracts, conduct site visits, approve deliverables, and assist with research project development.
Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
(Note: KSAs are those needed to perform the duties of this class; additional KSAs may apply.)
Knowledge of Florida’s agricultural industry, water resources, and agricultural BMPs for conservation, nutrient management, irrigation management, and water resource protection.
Knowledge of Florida statutes, policies and regulations related to environmental resource permitting and water resource protection.
Knowledge of physical or natural sciences terminology and analytical techniques, including hydrology.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis, and environmental models such as DSSAT, MODFLOW, SWAT, or WAM.
Skill with MS Office, Adobe, and ArcGIS software.
Skill with briefing management and communicating technical information to diverse audiences.
Ability to establish working relationships and work independently or as part of a team.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing; prepare technical reports and give public presentations.
Ability to compile, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific data.
Ability to interact professionally with the public.
Ability to use independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem solving to make decisions.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Benefits
The State of Florida offers a comprehensive total compensation package including leave, holidays, insurance options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, and tuition waivers. For more information, visit the official benefits site.
Special Notes
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a Drug-Free workplace. Veterans’ Preference applies as described in policy; documentation requirements are provided with the vacancy.
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