Environmental Consultant - at State of Florida Tallahassee, FL

Title: Environmental Consultant –
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Salary: $53,917.08
Posting Closing Date: 12/01/2025

• Consult with and provide technical assistance to county health departments and other state, local or federal agencies regarding indoor air quality issues.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies in developing environmental standards for mitigating or minimizing human health impacts from exposure to indoor air contaminants.
• Serve as the Department liaison to other agencies, organizations, and community groups.
• Respond to indoor air phone and email inquiries from citizens, partners, and stakeholders.
• Develop and present technical papers, informative seminars, and public presentations on radon and indoor air toxics.
• Perform outreach to inform partners and stakeholders about ongoing and emerging program‑related issues using webinars, teleconferences, and emails.
• Prepare or update guideline or informational documents for public dissemination related to mold, carbon monoxide, indoor marijuana‑grow operations, clandestine drug labs, or corrosive drywall.
• Interpret pertinent public health statutes, rules, policies, and standards.
• Review technical documents, research proposals, proposed regulations, and regulation changes related to indoor air quality and environmental issues for evaluation and recommendations.
• Analyze proposed legislation on indoor air issues and assess potential impacts to the Department of Health, public health, local governments, and the public at large.
• Address public health risks associated with chemical, physical, and biological agents in indoor environments.
• Educate and inform the public about health risks of indoor air quality issues such as mold, dampness, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals, asbestos, pests, and radon.
• Advise on minimizing exposure to infectious aerosols inside buildings through ventilation, air cleaning, and source control.
• Assist with radon outreach activities, including presentations and exhibiting at conferences and trade shows.
• Perform building assessments to identify potential hazards to human health related to indoor air pollution, evaluating data on pathways, sources, and driving forces.
• Prepare technical reports detailing results of building indoor air quality assessments for agency publication.
• Serve as a member of the state radiological emergency response team and be available 24/7 for responding to radiation and indoor air toxicology incidents and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Three (3) years of experience in indoor air quality or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.

• Skill in evaluating, analyzing and interpreting comprehensive scientific/technical data.
• Ability to write technical reports effectively, concisely, and in a well‑organized manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Skills in public speaking and presentations.
• Ability to work professionally, tactfully, and courteously with the public.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to organize workload.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and maintain effective working relationships with other professionals.
• Ability to travel for field work, training and conferences.
• Ability to collaborate with others to accomplish tasks.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• 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

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.

The State of Florida supports a Drug‑Free workplace; all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing.

Veterans’ Preference:
Candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

All Florida Department of Health positions require effective communication skills in English, both orally and in writing. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.