ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37021112

Requisition No: 856143 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37021112

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37021112 

Salary:  75,000-80,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR (37021112)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

INTERNAL AGENCY ONLY

This position can be in Tallahassee, Panama City, or Pensacola, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The environmental Administrator for the Onsite Sewage Program plays a crucial role at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by overseeing the inspection and regulation of septic systems in their respective region. This position ensures that new constructions, repairs, and modifications of septic systems comply with state environmental standards, thereby safeguarding public health and the environment.

This position is located within the Onsite Sewage Program, a vital component of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's efforts to manage and protect the state's water resources. The position can be in Tallahassee, Panama City, or Pensacola, Florida.

Primary Responsibilities:

This is a high-level managerial environmental position in the Onsite Sewage Program. This position exercises independent judgment in formulating and recommending policies and procedures, workload distribution and Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System services toward the protection of the environment. This position supervises Onsite Sewage Program staff consisting of environmental scientists, managers and other staff who are responsible for managing the Onsite Sewage Program for field offices.

Duties include but are not limited to: 

• Management responsibilities include but are not limited to strategic planning, program budget, personnel actions, workload assignments, program coordination, technical reviews, and general administrative functions. 
• Responsible for the processes and procedures of drafting permits and coordination of permitting activities for staff assisting the regulated community with understanding and complying with applicable state regulations.
• Conducts site inspections and joint inspections with staff to monitor/evaluate customer service and compliance with department policies and procedures.
• Oversees the distribution of work within the program to ensure incoming workload is equally distributed.
• Reviews and directs the review of plans and reports, specifications, permit applications and supporting data.
• Reviews and directs the review of submitted and department data, operational problems, inspection reports and compliance to assure permit conditions are proper and amends them as required.
• Assures permits are consistent with Department rules, regulations, and guidance memorandums and/or federal regulations, as required.
• Coordinates with compliance manager to meet program needs and integrates permitting with compliance and enforcement activities.
• Works with the Program Administrator to implement and streamline programmatic processes as a means of continuous process improvement.
• Reviews and responds to inquiries and requests for information.
• Responsible for training staff and planning to achieve Department objectives within the Onsite Sewage Program.
• Communicate program status, enforcement, and other information to the Program Administrator in a timely manner.
• Facilitates program operations and staff information needs through regular communication with employees both individually and in staff meetings/briefings.
• Performs related work as required by manager.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of field staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Develop strategies to improve team performance and effectiveness in meeting program goals.
• Build and maintain partnerships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, industry groups, and community organizations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Skill in actively listening to what others are saying to achieve understanding.
• Skill in effectively selecting and developing individuals and building teams to accomplish the results and create the value intended.
• Skill in managing conflicts and negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes.
• Skill in conceiving, planning, organizing, prioritizing, streamlining, and coordinating workflow.
• Skill in sharing information or expertise. 
• Skill in compiling, analyzing, and interpreting scientific and technical data; developing relevant information; and putting that information to product use as knowledge to characterize an issue, choose a solution, or solve a problem.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to frame and focus issues; to identify and defend alternative solutions; and to reach conclusions.
• Skilled in identifying Florida soils and wet season ground water table determinations using the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service Soils methodologies. 
• Ability to exercise good judgment by making sound and well-informed decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; makes effective, and timely decisions, and is proactive and achievement oriented.
• Ability to adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Ability to present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience, whether oral or written. 
• Ability to inform, to enable, and to productively engage people in their work.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules, policies, and procedures of governmental service and environmental protection. 
• Ability to apply the tools of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Visio effectively and efficiently. 
• Ability to travel, including some overnight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least nine years of verifiable related experience in environmental science.  A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
• Environmental Health Professional Certification in Onsite Sewage Systems, or be a Registered Sanitarian, or the equivalent as required under Section 381.0101, Florida Statutes, to be obtained within six months of employment. 

• Valid state issued driver’s license.
• Travel including some overnight.

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:

• Environmental Health Professional Certification in Onsite Sewage Systems, or be a Registered Sanitarian, or the equivalent as required under Section 381.0101, Florida Statutes, to be obtained within six months of employment. 

Pay:

$75,000-80,000/annually (commensurate with experience)

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:

The Northwest Service Area is located along the Gulf Coast. We proudly serve 16 counties in the Florida panhandle including Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington. This service area has three offices located in Pensacola, Panama City and Tallahassee. This position can be in any of the three offices.

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.