Job Description

Requisition No: 865343 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64005430

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005430 

Salary: $53,917.08 

Posting Closing Date: 12/02/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Open Competitive Opportunity

Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Health

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Consultant to join the Bureau of Environmental Health, Public Health Toxicology section. This is a highly responsible position performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Administrator.

This highly technical position is responsible for the assessment of potential human health effects from exposure to indoor radon and other air contaminants, including biological, physical and chemical agents and the management of state data related to radon occurrence, exposure and risk. The employee must possess a strong background in collecting, managing and analyzing scientific data. The employee must be skilled in communicating the relationship between hazards and risks associated with radon exposure and indoor air pollutants to the public.

Assists Program Administrator in managing programmatic grant activities in accordance with program requirements including preparing grant application packages, projecting and scheduling projects and activities and preparing grant reports.

Coordinates and conducts public workshops, seminars, and trainings regarding radon
measurement, mitigation and risk for a wide range of audiences. Develops partnerships with external groups for environmental health related outreach and creates educational environmental health related materials.

Coordinates statewide data collection and data entry of radon measurements. Conducts and evaluates statistical analysis of radon measurement and mitigation results for impact on public health. Prepares technical reports for publication regarding findings.

Assists to verbal and written inquiries about radon, including requirements for department
certification and radon measurement protocols. Assists coordinating and responding to nonroutine and special investigation radon and indoor air inquiries from the public. Prepares reports of findings.

Suggests rule and policy changes to incorporate new program requirements. Analyzes fiscal, public, and private sector impact of rule amendments and coordinates with affected groups to assure all repercussions are considered prior to promulgation. Develops required rule revision/development documents for Department approval.

Assists managing and coordinating development and maintenance of radon information provided on department web site.

Coordinates approval of informational materials with the Department’s Office of Communication to develop professional brochures and explanatory circulars.

Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency. Duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Handle all other duties assigned by supervisor within established timeframes.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Qualifications:

Preferred

• Three (3) years of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree from a college or university.

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:

Tallahassee, Florida

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

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

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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:  

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. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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. 

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