Job Description

Requisition No: 871839

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64061034

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64061034

Salary: $53,916.98 - $62,316.80

Posting Closing Date: 03/17/2026

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Environmental Consultant position in the Water and Wastewater Section responsible for coordinating the enforcement program for the Section, including application of enforcement protocols and procedures of the drinking water, domestic wastewater, onsite site sewage treatment and disposal, water well program, and public pool programs. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator - SES. This position is part of the On-Call roster in order to maintain an optimal number of positions in the rotation This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position performs and/or participates in routine compliance inspections at various facilities, develops and negotiates settlement strategies to return facilities to compliance within program goals and objectives. Investigates complaints in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) procedures. This position has regulatory responsibilities as defined in DOHP 30-2-11 (Code of Ethics).

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DAR) entry only. Enters and updates information in Environmental Health (EH) database including inspections, permits, customer and billing information. May view, update and release information as needed.

Coordinates enforcement actions for the Water Programs including reviewing Enforcement Referrals prior to any agency action, providing recommendations on appropriate enforcement actions based on case history and program procedures, and review penalty assessment calculations. Coordinate activities with the legal department, generating and obtain signatures for enforcement related documents including but not limited to, Penalty Assessments, Non-compliance Letters, Warning Letters, Notice of Violations, Case Reports, Consent Orders and other documents as needed. Schedule and participate in enforcement meetings, preparing support documentation, participates in local, administrative, judicial hearings and proceedings and serves as an expert witness, as needed. Acts as Section liaison with the legal team on enforcement cases and leads enforcement meetings with regulated facilities.

Coordinates wastewater spill investigations and respond or assist with wastewater spills response. Mentors and trains wastewater inspectors on lift station inspections and spill investigations.

Performs field inspections, complaint investigations, and permit application reviews, as assigned, in multiple programs including but not limited to well construction, domestic wastewater, private lift stations, onsite sewage systems, and limited use systems.

Monitors and tracks all compliance assistance and enforcement actions using the Water Programs’ Enforcement Workbook to ensure timely and appropriate actions, advises supervisor of enforcement case load and progress on timely and appropriate actions, participates in the program teleconferences and meetings, as needed.

Administers new employee and periodic refresher enforcement training to all Water and Wastewater Section compliance staff.

Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to use computers.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes.
• Ability to work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to document soil borings in accordance with USDA.
• Ability to measure and calculate drain field evaluations and size.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Bachelor of Science degree or higher in a natural science (e.g., biology, environmental, physics, etc.) or engineering field from an accredited college or University per Chapter 381 F.S.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position.
• This position participates in the Environmental Public Health's On-Call rotation schedule for wastewater spill emergencies.

Working hours (A) Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

-Availability for On-call assignment is required of this position.

-This position requires daily in-office or field work.

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 nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, 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

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

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 to the hiring authority 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 Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority 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 Section 112.0455, F.S., 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 by clicking here All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.