ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR-SES - 37010514

Requisition No: 862563 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR-SES - 37010514

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010514 

Salary:  $5,172.85 monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position may be located in Pensacola, Tallahassee, or Jacksonville, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Environmental Administrator, 37010514, is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP). The position is responsible for administering and managing all aspects of monitoring activities for the WQMP regional offices located in Jacksonville, Tallahassee, and Pensacola, ensuring that all aspects of the Status and Trend Monitoring Networks, Strategic Monitoring, Total Daily Maximum Load, Basin Management Action Plans, and any other assigned monitoring plans are implemented, and data quality objectives are met in the most efficient and timely manner. The role of this position is important to the agency’s work in that it ensures quality data is collected for the determination of the health and restoration of Florida’s waters. This position directly supervises 18 professional staff members.

This is a highly professional position within the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) that is responsible for managing, monitoring, and assessment activities conducted by staff in multiple locations performing similar tasks. Duties for this position include management responsibilities, field work, office work, and data analysis/management.

Spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees; and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. Develops and mentors staff to foster leaders. Conduct performance evaluations and prepare performance plans as directed by the Division. Identifies poor performers and initiates improvement plans. Identifies top performers and provides opportunities for increased visibility and training. Responsible for time and attendance of subordinates.

Administer and manage all aspects of monitoring activities for the Water Quality Monitoring Program (WQMP) in the assigned regional offices. Ensures that all aspects of the Water Quality Monitoring Program’s Status and Trend Networks, Strategic Monitoring, TMDL, BMAP, and any other assigned monitoring plans are implemented, and data quality objectives are met in the most efficient and timely manner. Ensures that that monitoring plans are implemented in coordination with project liaisons/coordinators located in Tallahassee.

Responsible for the completion of all monitoring projects within the assigned project deadlines. Responsible for all field staff in all aspects of their work including sample collection, handling and processing; data management, review, entry into FDEP databases and interpretation; report writing, quality assurance and any response operation activities (i.e., fish kills, complaint investigations, etc.) in coordination with regional sampling teams. Ensures general administrative functions are accomplished (for example, proper handling of correspondence, adequate office equipment and supplies, and wise and efficient use of Department resources) and responsibly manages a budget. 

Oversee and participates in all aspects of the Program’s monitoring activities in the assigned regional offices.  Water quality sampling is conducted on both surface and groundwater.  Biological assessments may include taxonomic analysis of freshwater, estuarine and marine flora and fauna.  Participation in FDEP training and some certifications are required to conduct water quality data collection and specialized floral and faunal biological assessments, including the Stream Condition Index, BioRecon, Rapid Periphyton Survey, Lake Vegetation Index, Linear Vegetation Survey, and Stream and Lake Habitat Assessments.

Coordinates technical assistance provided by assigned WQMP regional offices to the local DEP District with sampling and other monitoring or bioassessment needs.  Responds in a timely manner to inquiries from the public, the media and elected officials, according to established agency guidelines and procedures.  Provides action item reply within required timeframes.  Attends program training as necessary.  Assists in the training of new personnel. 

Keeps the Program Administrator informed of section activities and concerns, responds to the Program Administrator in a timely manner and performs other duties, including representing in their absence.

May volunteer to snorkel. Boater safety training is required.

Performs other duties as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of Department water quality standards and criteria.

2. Knowledge of chemical and biological field collection methods.

3. Skilled in managing conflict and in negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes.

4. Skilled in leadership and management of employees, both onsite and remotely.

5. Skilled in the utilization and maintenance of water quality field instruments necessary for water and biological data collection.

6. Skilled with the interpretation of water quality data.

7. Skilled with interacting with the public in a courteous and respectful manner.

8. Skilled in use of ESRI GIS software, MS Office software; Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and DEP proprietary software; SBIO, LIMS and the Report Tracker.

9. Skilled in aquatic floral and/or faunal biological assessments.

10. Ability to accomplish (and lead others to accomplish) worthwhile, measurable results.

11. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

12. Ability to be a team player and builder, working well independently and in groups.

13. Ability to be comfortable speaking in public, as needed.

14. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments, including tracking of assignments.

15. Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook.

16. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

17. Ability to operate boats.

Minimum Qualifications:

At least ten years of verifiable related experience in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, or public health, with at least 2 years of the total ten being experience as a supervisor, coordinator, project manager, program manager, team leader, team trainer, or have completed relevant managerial/leadership training. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, environmental policy, or public health may be used as an alternative for eight of the required ten years of experience on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements:

Valid Driver License.

Regular overnight travel and frequent day travel.

Must be approved and follow the Operation of DEP owned watercraft. When volunteering to snorkel, must meet the snorkeling requirements in the DEP Underwater Operations Manual.

This position requires medical monitoring.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

Completion of the boater safety training is required within 9 months of hire, additional time needed for completion will be at the discretion of the deputy director.

Pay:

$5,172.85 monthly

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.

Pensacola – Pensacola is located in the Florida “panhandle” and is surrounded by 50-plus miles of coastline which includes the emerald-green Gulf of Mexico waters and crystal-clear bay areas. Known as the “Cradle of Naval Aviation,” Pensacola Bay Area is proud to call itself home to the renowned Blue Angels, officially known as the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron. Pensacola’s heritage includes a mix of many different cultures, making it the ideal place to learn, grow and work. University of West Florida and Pensacola State Collete and other smaller colleges located in the region offer a hub for academic research, art and other student activities.

Jacksonville – Jacksonville is centered on the banks of the St. Johns River, about 25 miles south of the Georgia state line. Jacksonville is adjacent to the Atlantic coast and has 1, 100 miles of shoreline. It is home to the largest urban park system in the nation, with 80,000 acres of parks, including 7 State Parks, 2 National Parks, a National Preserve, 400 City Parks, and Gardens and an Arboretum with focus on protecting, teaching, research, public education and recreation. University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, and Edward Waters College are a few of the colleges located in the region which offer a hub for academic research, art and other student activities.

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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes: 

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.