ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010002

Requisition No: 839206 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010002

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010002 

Salary:  $5,071.42 Monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR

State of Florida 

Department of Environmental Protection 

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.   

The Work You Will Do: 

The Environmental Administrator (37010002) is a supervisory position in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Water Quality Restoration Program (WQRP), Watershed Planning and Coordination Section in Tallahassee. Three people are under the leadership of this position. This position is the lead for all South Florida related basin management action plan (BMAP) activities and nonpoint source technical activities associated with WQRP. This includes general oversight and management of implementation activities and efforts associated with adopted and developing BMAPs (including the Indian River Lagoon BMAPs) and other efforts associated with water quality restoration in south Florida. This position is also responsible for the management, oversight, and coordination of the program's review of agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP) manuals. The incumbent has the responsibility of handling various assignments, and representing the Program, as necessary, in both internal and external meetings. The incumbent deals with a variety of tasks and must use independent judgement and problem-solving skills to successfully accomplish the job. 

The Difference You Will Make: 

Water and natural resources are the foundation of Florida's communities, economy, and way of life. The Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration (DEAR) is charged with protecting, maintaining, and improving the quality of Florida’s springs, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. DEAR team members provide the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available; provide technical support to the department and the public regarding water quality analysis and data quality assurance (QA); manage water quality data repositories for data storage and use by the department, other agencies and the public; and work together to monitor and assess Florida’s surface water and groundwater quality, develop strategies to reduce pollution, and work closely with local stakeholders to implement comprehensive restoration strategies that improve the lives of all Floridians and preserve aquatic resources for generations to come. 

How You Will Grow: 

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 Capitol City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines 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);  

Flexible Spending Accounts;  

Tuition waivers; 

And more!  

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

Pay: 

$5,071.42 Monthly  

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This position is the lead for all South Florida related BMAP activities and nonpoint source technical activities associated with the Water Quality Restoration Program (WQRP). This includes general oversight and management of implementation activities and efforts associated with adopted and developing BMAPs (including the Indian River Lagoon BMAPs) and other efforts associated with water quality restoration in south Florida.

This position is also responsible for the management, oversight, and coordination of the program's review of agricultural Best Management Practice (BMP) manuals  and BMP verification and enforcement activities. The position also manages, coordinates, and is responsible for activities associated with non-agriculture nonpoint source BMPs, including the Sediment and Erosion Control certification program. This position will have general oversight and management responsibilities for program metrics and summary reporting efforts. 

The position is responsible for maintaining effective internal communications with management and direct reports in keeping with the agency's standards and expectations for effective communications. Identifies, develops and mentors staff to foster leaders. Conducts performance evaluations and prepares 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. Specific responsibilities include the following: 

The position is responsible for maintaining effective internal communications with management and direct reports in keeping with the agency’s standards and expectations for communication effectiveness. 

This position supervises professional and technical staff involved in the development and implementation of the state’s watershed restoration program. To supervise this work, the position requires an understanding of the scientific principles of hydrology, water quality modeling, aquatic ecology, and watershed management. As a manager, the position coordinates the activities of professional staff, including assigning projects, establishing work priorities, ensuring timely completion of work assignments, completing administrative paperwork, and managing people to promote good morale and high productivity. Is responsible for time and attendance of subordinates. 

This program relies upon a partnership with and close coordination with managers and technical staff of not only the other division programs, the division office, and the department, but also the WMDs; local, state, regional and federal agencies; the public; and the regulated community. This position requires travel and extensive public contact and is involved with contract development and management. It also directs staff activities to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures relative to rulemaking, study design, data collection, quality assurance, budgeting, purchasing, and reporting. 

Participates and works effectively as a member of inter- and intra-program teams, as approved by the Program Administrator. Teams will be created as needed to facilitate completion of tasks related to program efforts including the development and implementation of rulemaking activities. This position initiates and implements projects to improve the effectiveness of the operation of the section or to resolve process or work-problem projects. 

The position performs other related duties as requires. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

1. Knowledge of the terminology and principles of surface water hydrology and water quality. 

2. Ability to supervise people. 

3. Ability to promote collaboration and teamwork. 

4. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper and timely completion of work assignments. 

5. Ability to communicate effectively, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, and persons outside the agency. 

6. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs. 

7. Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders in public forums and build consensus. 

8. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. 

9. Ability to assess budgetary needs and solve budgetary problems. 

10. Ability to formulate policies and procedures. 

11. Ability to interpret scientific or technical data for the public and to prepare short technical reports. 

12. Ability to utilize computer mapping and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications.  

13. Ability to work independently. 

14. Ability to maintain a valid Driver’s License, and travel. 

Required or Preferred Qualifications:  

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering sciences, chemistry, environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences or environmental policy from an accredited university or college and 4 years of relevant verifiable experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable relevant experience, as described above, for a total of 8 years. Additionally, must have at least 2 years of experience as a supervisor, coordinator, project manager, program manager, team lead, team trainer, or have completed relevant managerial/leadership training. 

Other Job Related Requirements for this position:   

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) designation or ability to obtain within one year of completing the on-the-job requirements for eligibility to take the FCCM training 

• Travel, at times for long distance. Valid Driver’s License. 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: Include the following language if position is designated as a Position of Special Trust. 

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.   

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: 

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us 

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov 

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.