ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010638

Requisition No: 856925 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37010638

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010638 

Salary:  $70,300-$74,461 

Posting Closing Date: 07/25/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview:

• This is an Environmental Administrator position working within Water Compliance Enforcement Program (WCEP) in the Division of Water Resource Management.
• This position manages and supervises six domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater technical staff that are responsible for compliance and enforcement activities related to domestic and industrial wastewater and NPDES stormwater regulatory programs.

• The position promotes statewide consistency related to the development of policy, guidance and training materials among the six district offices and delegated local programs for domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater and NPDES stormwater regulatory programs.

• The Environmental Administrator is responsible for the federal data management reporting activities associated with domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater and NPDES stormwater programs. In addition, this position coordinates with EPA, general counsel, regulated interests and the public on all compliance and enforcement activities.

Responsibilities:

• Plans and provides guidance for the coordination of statewide domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater and NPDES stormwater compliance and enforcement activities related to training programs.
• Oversees the development of policy recommendations for Program Administrator in the areas of domestic wastewater, industrial wastewater and NPDES stormwater compliance, enforcement, and related training and data needs.
• Responsible for coordination with district personnel to promote consistent implementation of compliance initiatives.
• Works with other Division permitting programs to draft rule language and provide training to Department staff, delegated local programs and the general public.
• Makes recommendations to Program Administrator on special projects involving compliance and enforcement, field staff training, database training, and other related information needs.
• Works with staff to ensure completion of all EPA NPDES workplan requirements and commitments. 
• Ensures staff track or maintain spill tracking, sanitary sewer overflows, 308/309 letters, healthy beach reports, toxic release inventory, fifth years, level of service, and annual QA/QC report and plan updates.
• Coordinates staff's verification and completion activities for the State Review Framework (SRF) on site review, SRF annual data verification, Quarterly Non-Compliance Report, Quarterly Coordinator's Report, and Performance Partnership Agreement updates and reports.
• Coordinates Peer Review Process for consistency by interpreting applicable penalty policy guidelines, permit requirements, rules, and statutes and provides an independent recommendation on the appropriateness of the action for the domestic and industrial wastewater, NPDES stormwater, environmental resource, state 404, underground injection control programs, and potable water systems.
• Assists as needed with emergency response activities located at the State's Emergency Operations Center and ensure appropriate staff monitor and update WATERTracker during periods of severe weather (i.e., hurricanes, emergency situations, etc.).
• The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Directive 971 and, in the capacity, maybe required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. All leave approval is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross-trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of terminology, principals and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences.
• Knowledge of water quality chemistry, water quality sampling and analysis procedures. 
• Knowledge of sample collection techniques and use of field analytical equipment. 
• Knowledge and ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific and technical data.
• Knowledge of basic enforcement procedures. 
• Ability to prepare technical reports. 
• Ability to manage data in various databases.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulation, policies and procedures relating to the environmental resource, domestic and industrial wastewater and NPDES stormwater programs. 
• Ability to work effectively with other state, federal and local employees in a courteous and professional manner. 
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively use database systems such as MS Word, Access, Excel and other software applications such as MS PowerPoint. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to travel overnight.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least seven years of verifiable related experience in environmental protection, regulation, health, engineering, physical or natural sciences.  Post-secondary degrees 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.
• Valid Driver’s License

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; or in one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering.
• Knowledge of water compliance and enforcement procedures and NPDES requirements.
• Skill in managing teams through projects or long-term goals.

Pay:

$70,300 – $74,461 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:

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. This position reports to FDEP’s Bob Martinez Center.

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.