Environmental Consultant - 37011104

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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.

The Work You Will Do :

This Environmental Consultant position performs advanced professional work under the direction of the Environmental Administrator for the Division of Waste Management's Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) located in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a highly professional position, which serves as Contract Manager for numerous Agency Term Contracts for the PRP. The ideal candidate possesses contract management experience, procurement knowledge, leadership, and technical skills to promote the sustainability, implementation and efficiency of state and federal laws rules, and regulations related to the PRP.

Your Specific Responsibilities :

• This is an advanced and highly professional environmental position, which utilizing knowledge of Florida policies, procedures, and statutes overseen by the Division of Waste Management, serves as Contract Manager for numerous Agency Term Contracts (ATC) for the Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP). The incumbent must be highly independent, possessing creative judgment applied to high-level goals and objectives of the PRP. Directs and coordinates the development and provision of direct legal, financial, and contract negotiation support to the PRP or for major procurements as required.
• Identifies PRP needs and provides consultation related to the administrative, program and operational aspects of contract management for ATC and the PRP; and acts as liaison with the procurement offices within DEP and DMS. Manages significant contractual formation and management; provides contractual domain expertise in negotiation, implementation, execution, and administration of very complex contracts. Supports the staff in solicitation and contract management and supports the solicitation evaluation process to award.
• Manages assigned contracts during their term, audits contracts for compliance and provides excellent customer service.
• Manages contracts using standard contract general conditions, special conditions, and specifications appropriate to the goods and services contracted.
• Ensures compliance with state law, policies and procedures and contract terms. Upon customer request, facilitates contract transactions.
• Using the analysis tool and other information sources, tracks customer usage of contracts and strives to continually deliver great value.
• Periodically reviews assigned contracts within the PRP and recommends modifications.
• Monitors the life of contracts to anticipate expiration dates and to determine applicable strategies.
• Performs all duties required for loading and managing contracts in MyFloridaMarket Place.
• Performs quality assurance reviews of Task Assignments and Purchase Orders in MyFloridaMarketPlace for consistency, compliance with program guidance documents, assure scope in accordance with ATCs and in accordance with 62-780, 62-771 and 62-772.
• Provides ongoing analysis of PRP's contracts and interprets rules, policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitors the contracting system in PRP.
• Assists in developing and sharing guidance associated with implementing the Agency Term Contracts and processes on the Agency Term Contract Team.
• Provides technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
• Reviews programs, services, forms, and reports, and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
• Responds to requests from government, private firms, and the public concerning program / project activities.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

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POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT :

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

Contact Information :

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses :

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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