Environmental Consultant

Position: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37000419
Requisition No: 876233 Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT -  Pay Plan:
Career Service Position Number:  Salary: $4,582.86/month up to $4,812.00/month, commensurate with experience Posting Closing Date: 06/05/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Environmental Consultant State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:
This is an advanced environmental technical and professional position in the Watershed Services Program (WSP) of the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR). The position is responsible for providing technical and scientific expertise to aid in the development, management, and evaluation of GIS data from the State's water resources, and to support the GIS data analysis and management needs of DEAR.

This includes providing support for development and maintenance of the Florida Hydrography Dataset (FHD) and for dashboards and survey forms for use by DEAR and the department. The position requires knowledge of advanced GIS data analysis and management concepts and software to facilitate developing, managing and evaluating data. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *

Knowledge of Geographic data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
* Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and geospatial data.
* Knowledge of and ability to proficiently use Esri's ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online Applications.
* Knowledge of the NHD or FHD geodatabase structure.
* Ability to edit the FHD.
* Ability to use ArcGIS Survey
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* Ability to conduct dashboard development and maintenance.
* Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
* Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to plan, organize and coordinate intra-agency and inter-agency GIS projects.
* Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
* Knowledge of and ability to proficiently use Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Ability to identify, define, and provide solutions for customer GIS support needs
* Ability to organize and document project methodologies, including technical data processing reports.
* Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and conduct short-range and long-range GIS projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver's License. Occasional overnight travel. At least seven years of verifiable, related experience in one or more of the following fields: engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy or computer science. A post-secondary degree in any of these fields from an accredited college or university may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Experience editing the Florida Hydrography Dataset (FHD) or the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD).
* Experience using ArcGIS Survey
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* Experience with dashboard development and maintenance.
* Experience using Microsoft Power Automate.
* Experience using ArcGIS Experience Builder.
* Experience using Arc Hydro tools and workflows. Pay: $4,582.86/month up to $4,812.00/month, commensurate with experience. Our Organization and Mission:
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 advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:
Tallahassee
- Tallahassee, Florida's Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida's Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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…