ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - 37020532

Requisition No: 855923 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - 37020532

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020532 

Salary:  Annual Salary: $61,323.27 - $81,776.76 (Commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - 37020532

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Waste Management

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

This is a highly advanced professional administrative and supervisory position responsible for directing portions of the statewide Petroleum Restoration Program (PRP) with an annual budget exceeding $120 million.  Spends majority of time supervising. Monitors work performance of direct reports, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Reviews timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled.

• Serves as administrator for the PRP Non-Agency Term Contract Team procuring and overseeing management of staff augmentation contracts managing thousands of petroleum cleanup projects in the state of Florida. This position is responsible for providing administrative, technical and fiscal guidance to a diverse professional and non-professional staff (including 11 internal FTE staff, 12 Local Program (LP) counties with over 150 staff, and 2 private teams with 20 to 50 staff engaged in the management of petroleum contaminated site remediation).

• Administers, oversees and manages an administrative services contract and a contract with the Department of Health.

• This position requires excellent managerial skills in coordinating various contracted entities to implement petroleum cleanup programs.  Organize and distribute available budget to ensure that local program contracted entities are adequately funded, negotiate and manage large contracts for site management work with both the private sector and local program augmented staff. This position requires a complete understanding of the State’s rules and regulations regarding petroleum cleanup, and a thorough technical knowledge of petroleum cleanup policies and procedures. 

• Provides leadership, coordination, and management of state employees and augmented staff, and coordination with the three other PRP Sections to promote consistency and efficiency across the state. Provides fiscal and data management of petroleum programs and liaison with industry. Respond to stakeholder questions and concerns associated with petroleum cleanup projects.

• Coordinates development, implementation and streamlining of administrative and processing procedures.  Works with other department staff and other state agencies in improving program delivery and maintaining compliance with department and state requirements.

• Coordinates contract development participates in contract solicitations, and establishes contract terms, conditions and fees in cooperation with contracts office.  Ensures compliance with state law, policies and procedures and contract terms.

• Responds to requests for information from the general public, private business, and the legislature.

• Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Statutes and rules as they pertain to management of site cleanup work and principles of contamination site assessment and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of the principles of budgeting and contracting.
• Knowledge of solicitation and contract management.
• Skill in negotiation, implementation, execution and administration of contracts
• Skill in group negotiations and problem solving.
• Skill as a change agent for continuous improvement and cost savings strategies.
• Skill in analyzing and interpreting data, problem solving and conflict resolution.
• Skill in preparing technical reports, interpreting and applying rules/policies/procedures in a fair and responsible manner.
• Skill in the use of a personal computer and operating software to include, but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite, STCM and OCULUS.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relations.
• Skill in collecting data and using metrics in evaluating and developing best practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan/organize/coordinate/complete work assignments in a timely manner.
• Ability to successfully interact with applicants/public/internal personnel in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to develop, manage, and train administrative, technical, and professional staff.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Valid Driver’s License

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.

Pay:

Annual Salary: $61,323.27 - $81,776.76 (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:

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.

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

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.