ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37010189

Requisition No: 846002 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37010189

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37010189 

Salary:  $4,641.67 - Monthly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2025 

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Environmental Manager 

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 Manager (#37010189) is in the Division of Environmental Assessment and Restoration’s Biology Program’s Toxicology Laboratory in Tallahassee and will be responsible for managing the Toxicity workgroup, reviewing data, and providing technical consulting services. This work provides the department and other resource agencies with the highest quality laboratory services available.

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:

The work location of this position is in Tallahassee (Leon County), Florida. The city hosts the Capital of Florida and seat of state government. The city is home to numerous parks offering outdoor activities, league sports and natural trails for running, hiking and biking. Tallahassee is located just 22 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, which is home to some of the world's top beaches. Florida State University, Florida A&M University, Tallahassee Community College and several smaller colleges in the region offer a hub for academic research, athletics, art, music and other student activities. 

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: $4,641.67 (monthly)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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. Manages the Toxicity workgroup of the Biology Program. Supervises workgroup staff responsible for whole effluent toxicity (WET) and algal growth potential testing, scheduling tests, and the review, interpretation and reporting of data produced by the DEP Laboratory. Makes recommendations to maintain sufficient staffing levels for efficient and effective laboratory operations. Responsible for the time and attendance of subordinates.

Supports quality assurance (QA) objectives. Ensures analyses are performed efficiently and in accordance with the Laboratory’s Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), USEPA WET Manuals, TNI Laboratory Standards and Laboratory safety protocols. Evaluates the acceptability of routine analyses and performance, takes appropriate action in response to unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.

Ensure results from DEP laboratory and contract laboratories are authorized within deadlines. Assists with the procurement of contract laboratories for each new fiscal year and training staff on overflow data upload.

Comminicate with supervisor regularly,timely, and accurately on issues related to workload, analytical methods, personnel, training, data reporting, and other work-related activities. Coordinates with the supervisors of the Molecular, Taxonomy, and Bench Biology Workgroups on research projects, special studies, and workload issues. This position will participate in laboratory freezer/refrigerator alarm monitoring.

Assists in designing, implementing, interpreting, and reporting on focused field and laboratory studies in support of department program objectives.  Analyzes and interprets biological and chemical data. Provides technical consulting services to agency programs and customers, performs technical reviews and evaluations, and participates on technical committees. Represents the Biology Program in department meetings and meetings with other agencies and stakeholders. Produces technical reports and presentations.

Stays abreast of developing analytical technology and directs the evaluation of new equipment and methodologies. Make purchasing recommendations for equipment and expenses. Ensures that program funds, equipment and supplies are efficiently and effectively utilized.

Performs other duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques used in WET analysis and testing.
• Knowledge of environmental toxicity testing methods.
• Ability to collect, record, and analyze scientific data relating to biological sciences.
• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and document workgroup activities.
• Ability to determine workload priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to use laboratory information management systems (LIMS) for sample processing and reporting.
• Ability to use QC measures and statistical analyses to evaluate precision and efficiency of toxicological methods and ensure high quality data.
• Ability to maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for analytical methods and laboratory procedures, including all necessary documentation to support quality control procedures.
• Ability to instruct, train, and monitor staff in the proper performance of toxicological and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to effectively evaluate, report, and present complex scientific information and respond to questions from management, clients, auditors, and internal customers.
• Ability to think and work independently, and to work well in a group.
• Ability to participate in the laboratory freezer/refrigerator alarm monitoring.

Required or Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, natural sciences, biological sciences, or physical sciences from an accredited university or college, and 4 years of verifiable related experience of which at least one year of experience is required to be as a supervisor, coordinator, project manager, program manager, team lead, or have completed relevant managerial/leadership training; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 8 years.

Occasional overnight travel.

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.

Other Job Related Requirements for this position: 

Valid driver’s license.

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.