ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37001270

Requisition No: 847393 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37001270

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37001270 

Salary:  $52,859.88 - $65,000.04 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2025 

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Environmental Manager SES - 37001270

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Coastal, Engineering, and Geology Program

OPEN COMPETITIVE

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 Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection is seeking a coastal science graduate, geologist or engineer for a full-time position in the Coastal Engineering and Geology Group (CEG), that provides technical expertise in coastal hydrodynamics, sediment processes, and geology, and the related principles and practices of coastal engineering and geotechnical analysis. The staff provides technical support for Florida’s beach erosion control program through evaluations of coastal conditions, including historical shoreline changes and storm impact assessments, through evaluations of proposed beach and inlet management activities, and through analysis of project monitoring data.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection strives to achieve a more synergized and unified goal of protecting and managing our coastal resources by ensuring optimal quality, longevity and health of these resources over time.

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, Florida’s Capital 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.  Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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.  Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder. 

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:

$52,859.88

Your Specific Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is always expected to be aware of and abide by the Department's Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position.

The incumbent of this position is a member of DEP’s Disaster Response Team and in that capacity may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts. Incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency's Affirmative Action objectives.  

• The primary responsibility of this position is to directly manage and supervise the work of staff. Spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees; and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action.
• This is a professional position that will provide assistance and coordinates with the other program areas of the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP), in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore, and protect the beaches and coastal systems of Florida.
• Manages a field survey crew within the Coastal Engineering and Geology Group. Responsible for coordination of field survey personnel conducting topographic and geodetic (both conventional and global positioning system) surveys pursuant the Office’s regional coastal monitoring program. Responsible for accuracy, reliability, and timely delivery of all data collection work performed with the assistance of a professional licensed surveyor retained by the department. Responsible for personnel matters of the survey crew, as well as oversight of administrative tasks involving procurement and maintenance of equipment, travel and training, and other related activities.
• Assists the Program Administrator with management of the Coastal Engineering and Geology Group.  Assists with the development of guidelines for the review of coastal science information and the criteria for compliance with statutes, rules and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources.  Assists with the development and implementation of rules and procedures.
• Conducts coastal engineering reviews as the lead reviewer of assigned JCP applications, planning and engineering reports and associated scopes of work.  Schedules and conduct periodic engineering review meetings as necessary with staff to discuss current projects and to coordinate completion of engineering reviews.  Represents the CEG staff in meetings with JCP applicants, local government project sponsors, and consultants related to coastal engineering and geology related issues of assigned projects.  Conducts and coordinates technical reviews for assigned ERP or WRP applications involving coastal processes. Coordinates with the JCP Compliance Officer and other appropriate staff on permit compliance activities.
• Conducts hydrographic data analysis and numerical modeling of coastal hydro-morpho dynamics as necessary to evaluate shoreline recession and storm erosion.
• Assists with studies of coastal geologic and littoral sediment transport processes in collaboration with the ORCP staff and contractors and prepares reports and recommendations for strategic beach and inlet management strategies, and designation of critically eroded beaches.
• Conducts on-site inspections to evaluate beach-dune conditions, beach sediment characteristics and permit compliance of beach and inlet management projects.  Conducts post-storm impact assessments to evaluate the effects of major storm events on coastal construction and beach and dune resources. Assists in the preparation of post-storm reports and recovery plans.
• Develops and maintains knowledge, skills and abilities in coastal sciences, geology, and engineering; and knowledge of the statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.
• Performs other necessary management and coastal engineering duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Essential:

• Knowledge of the coastal engineering principles and practices, coastal littoral sediment transport and ocean inlet hydrodynamics, and coastal geology or geomorphology, and ability to apply coastal science principles related to beach and inlet management activities.
• Ability to learn fundamentals of topographic and geodetic (both conventional and global positioning system) surveying sufficient to manage a field survey crew with the assistance of a professional land surveyor retained by the department.
• Ability to learn and apply statutes, rules, and policies related to coastal construction and environmental resources, pursuant to Chapters 161, 373 and 403, Florida Statutes.
• Ability to motivate and direct employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to travel to conduct field investigations and collect data.
• Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office package including MS-Word, MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint etc.
• Ability to get along and work well with fellow employees and the public.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of hydrodynamic models. Any prior work experience with numerical modeling of coastal processes will be considered as a plus point.
• Familiarity with hydro-morphological data analysis using MATLAB or Python.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in coastal or ocean engineering or a related coastal science; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of six years.
• Maintain a valid driver license.
• Ability to travel.

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 individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact Information

Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Richard.Sanborn@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.