ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010053

Requisition No: 876190 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010053

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010053 

Salary:  86,149.32 - 91,149.32 depending on qualifications 

Posting Closing Date: 07/06/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This position is located in Marathon, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate level management/supervisory position in the district responsible for the leadership, management, strategic planning, permitting, compliance and enforcement for the district programs operating within Monroe County.  It requires a commitment to the implementation of management goals of the agency, as well as administrative and technical abilities related to environmental programs and an ability to understand and implement the relevant Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes.  This position is also responsible for the routine operations of the district’s Marathon Branch office which consists of Water Facilities compliance, Air Resource and Waste Management compliance and SLERC/ permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities for Monroe County.

Leadership and Management

• Establishes expectations and provides guidance to branch office staff to ensure quality, consistency, and successful performance of the Marathon branch office. 
• Prepares reports regarding activities and accomplishments in the branch office for the district director and assistant director on the implementation of program goals and agency requirements. 
• Implements strategies for continuous improvement of the internal operations of the district’s branch office.
• Ensures that the information established in the agency’s computer databases is accurate.
• Motivates employees to achieve performance goals and have positive attitudes towards their work efforts and agency values. 
• Uses progressive and corrective discipline to address behavioral issues.
• Appraises the performance level for all subordinates as required and ensures that performance appraisals are used effectively within the branch office.
• Ensures that all staff within the Marathon branch office are adequately trained and competent to perform the work and interface with the public and other staff in the district.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with the staff, public, other departmental managers, state managers, elected officials, media, and other service recipients.
• Works closely with program administrators both in the Southeast District, and in other Districts to ensure consistency among programs statewide
• Keeps staff and the district director/assistant director informed on all issues pertinent to the successful performance of the district’s branch office.
• Reviews all reports and correspondence prepared by staff with respect to quality and accuracy of information provided for public record, including agency actions and action items. 
• Modifies and critiques documents as necessary.
• Advises and assists staff personnel in complex investigations and resolutions.

Strategic Planning and Implementation

• Sets organizational goals at the district level in conjunction with the agency’s strategic plan and district leadership.
• Establishes measurement criteria for district branch office and monitors progress for timely and effective results.
• Coordinates the activities of subordinates to achieve program goals.  
• Works closely with program staff in the main office to keep current with new and proposed statutes and rules and evaluates their impact on branch office staff and expense requirements. 
• Participates, as needed, in the development of rules and regulations, and program procedures with headquarters staff. 
• Meets regularly with district and headquarters staff to ensure proper transfer of current department procedures and rules to staff. 
• Participates in public meetings to ensure that the public is informed on rule changes, new policies and procedures and opportunities for pollution prevention.
• Makes appropriate budget recommendations to the district director/assistant director for annual legislative budget requests.

Permitting

• Assists staff in responding to applicants with suggestions for achieving applicants' goals while maintaining consistency with responsible environmental stewardship.
• Ensures effective coordination of permitting activities between the branch office and the main office of the district. 
• Confers with other local government officials, engineering and consulting firms and other interested parties to ensure compliance with all related statutes and rules.
• Convenes and conducts interdepartmental conferences as required.
• Compiles, analyses and evaluates complex data regarding the environmental aspects of proposed projects. 
• Ensures that the progress of permit applications is timely and accurately tracked to ensure timely response to the public, and compliance with Department rules. 
• Reviews and recommends final issuance/denial of ERP and other permit applications to the Director of District Management and Permitting Program Administrator pending final Department action according to the Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes.
• Coordinates with the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park on permitting activities occurring on private property and sovereign submerged lands within park boundaries.

Board of Trustees

• Provides direction and guidance to staff on their role as the staff to the Board of Trustees to the Internal Improvement Trust Fund.
• Makes appropriate recommendations through coordination with the district’s Permitting Administrator on proprietary instruments delegated to the district. 
• Ensures that all proprietary authorizations meet state requirements.
• Ensures that all agenda items are properly prepared and meet appropriate time frames for consideration by the Governor and Cabinet sitting as the Board of Trustees.

Compliance and Enforcement

• Works with district’s Assistant Director to implement the district’s Marathon Branch office compliance and enforcement efforts.
• Develops enforcement strategies, establishes, and directs priorities for program emphasis, consistent with Department goals and objectives.
• Participates in informal conferences, makes recommendations regarding proposed restoration, civil penalty calculations, and in-kind service requests. 
• Reviews consent orders, notices of violation, case reports, warning letters and associated files to ensure that appropriate actions are pursued.
• Provides information and education to the public to improve voluntary compliance. 
• Responds to public comments, concerns, and complaints. 
• Investigates and resolves conflicts with the public.

Committees and other stakeholder engagement opportunities

• Represents the Department on any required committees or in any other stakeholder engagement opportunities to ensure the Department’s mission is met.   Ensures the Director/Secretary is well informed on Keys issues communicated during these meetings.  Works with other organizations on permitting and compliance issues within the Keys. Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with all external stakeholders.

    Elected Official, local government and Press support 

• Establish and maintain relationships with elected officials, local governments and press outlets to facilitate coordination as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Ability to perform Human Resource duties consistent with the position.
• Knowledge of Ecological systems of the Florida Keys
• Ability to understand and apply statutes, rules, and policies.
• Ability to spend hours outdoors in South Florida performing inspections and similar duties.
• Ability to work outside of normal business hours and conduct occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to defend Agency positions in public forums and in court.
• Skilled at interacting positively with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and viewpoints.
• Ability to manage workflows in a high turn-over environment.
• Ability to motivate staff in a changing work environment.
• Skill in managing controversial issues and issues of high public concern.
• Skill in working in a team environment.
• At least one year of management experience required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License 
• Ability to travel, overnight if required

• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in regulatory inspection/compliance/permitting or other related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required 4 years of experience on a year-for-year basis
• At least 1 year of management experience

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.

Pay:

$86,149.32 – 91,149.32 - Depending on Qualifications 

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

Southeast District - The Southeast District Office is located in West Palm Beach. This position will be located in the Marathon branch office of the Southeast district. Marathon is known for some of the best boating activities, amazing fishing, beautiful beaches, warm weather and other great outdoor activities. The popular Key West is only an hour drive from Marathon.  

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.
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• And more!

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

To learn more about the DEP Southeast District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/southeast

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.

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.