ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010443

Requisition No: 850542 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010443

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010443 

Salary:  $76,500-$81,000 (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR – SES (37010443)

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:

This supervisory position administers and directs Florida’s Oil & Gas Program under Chapter 377, Florida Statutes (F.S.), and the Siting Coordination Office under 403.501-403.518, F.S.  Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the coordination, review and evaluation of projects under Florida’s Electrical Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Acts;
• Overseeing permitting and compliance of Florida’s onshore oil and gas operations;
• Providing technical assistance and guidance to Department districts and other agencies, prospective applicants, consultants, and the general public on matters related to site certification projects and processes, and oil and gas related projects;
• Representing the Department and/or testifying at public meetings and administrative hearings;
• Directing the development of guidance documents and training presentations of Siting procedures, and Oil and Gas permitting and compliance processes;
• Directing rulemaking efforts as necessary; and
• Working closely and communicating with leadership and OGC.

The Difference You Will Make:

The primary responsibilities of the Siting Coordination Office include working closely with all divisions within the Department, as well as other state and local agencies, to ensure power plant and transmission line siting projects will comply with all applicable state and local regulations.

The primary responsibilities of the oil and gas program include conservation of oil and gas resources, correlative rights protection, maintenance of health and human safety, and environmental protection. These concerns are addressed through a system of permits and field inspections to ensure compliance.

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:

Annual salary is $76,500-$81,000 commensurate with experience

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Administer and direct the Oil & Gas Program and Siting Coordination Office.
• Administer, coordinate, and manage the Department's responsibilities under the Power Plant Siting Act, the Transmission Line Siting Act, and the Natural Gas Pipeline Siting Act.
• Direct oversight of the Department’s Electric and Magnetic Fields requirements.
• Directly supervise and oversee the work of the program, ensuring staff are effectively communicated with, motivated, trained, and evaluated.
• Administer and coordinate the reviews and evaluations of Siting Act applications with other state agencies, including the Public Service Commission, Department of Transportation, Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Water Management Districts, and local governments.
• Monitor federal review of projects by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Nuclear Regulatory Commission and acts as liaison to those agencies as appropriate.
• Conduct pre-application planning meetings with applicants and agency personnel to discuss project designs based on sound environmental criteria and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Prepare and/or review reports which analyze and describe proposed agency action and make recommendations for denial or approval.
• Prepare and/or review detailed technical permit conditions for the construction, operation, and maintenance of projects.
• Prepare for testimony at hearings and represent the Department at hearings and public meetings.
• Develop and recommend procedures, policies, and rule changes necessary to implement the oil and gas a siting programs.
• Provide counsel to the Division of Water Resource Management for disposition on all issues related to Florida’s Oil & Gas Program.
• Review Ad Valorem tax requests and issues recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to analyze and interpret engineering and environmental data.
• Ability to solve problems relating to environmental engineering.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality where appropriate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to coordinate work efforts of many.
• Ability to be an effective, conscientious and respectful team member.
• Knowledge in dealing with the enabling legislation of the Siting Acts, and expertise in, water resources, solid waste disposal and other permitting functions of the Department.

Required Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of seven years.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

Valid Driver License

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: 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.