ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010794

Requisition No: 846067 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37010794

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010794 

Salary:  $52,530.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2025 

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Environmental Specialist III: 37010794

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Beach Management Funding Assistance Program

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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 an Environmental Specialist III for the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program. This is a professional position to assist local governments with the restoration and maintenance of Florida's beaches. The incumbent will interact with federal agencies, local governments, coastal engineers, environmental consultants, and the public in support of coastal restoration projects under DEP contracts. 

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:

$52,530.00

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This intermediate environmental position will assist in the development and implementation of a Beach Management Funding Assistance Program for the State of Florida.  The position will also provide assistance to and coordinates with the other sections and program areas of the Division in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the coastal systems of Florida.

The incumbent:

Serves as the project manager for assigned projects in the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program

Conducts site visits and administrative reviews on projects with local sponsors to confirm projects are conducted in a manner that is eligible for cost reimbursement.

Drafts and submits site visit reports, meeting minutes and conference summaries.

Oversees projects and contracts consistent with Chapter 161, Florida Statutes

Coordinates with local project sponsors for the purposes of providing cost reimbursement agreements for beach restoration and inlet management projects consistent with the Department’s long-term, comprehensive Strategic Beach Management Plan

Reviews funding applications during the annual Local Government Funding Assistance application period

Responsible for ranking funding applications under established program criteria for cost sharing consideration consistent with Program Rule and Florida Statute

Collaborates with other project managers, consultants, engineers, local officials, and DEP staff to complete application ranking process.

Drafts funding agreements and routes to project sponsors for signature once funding is provided by the Legislature.

Reviews scopes of work and change orders for eligible cost reimbursement activities.

Plans and coordinates schedules and timelines with the Environmental Administrator and project management team

Approves deliverables and reimbursement requests in compliance with the funding agreement.

Participates in job related conferences, training, and cross-training events.

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.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of terminology, techniques and principles of coastal management and environmental restoration
• Knowledge of Beach Management Funding Assistance Program
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to assigned projects.
• Skilled in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of administrative and project management principles and practices.
• Skilled in the use of current scan, print, fax, and other forms of electronic communication and data management equipment
• Skilled (high proficiency) in the use of personal computers and applications, particularly the entire Microsoft Office Suite; and typing literacy and efficiency.
• Skilled in typing words and numbers into spreadsheets, presentations, electronic documents, etc.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate positive and effective teamwork.
• Ability to correctly determine work priorities and ensure timely completion of work, projects, and assignments with minimal errors.
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgement and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate participation and facilitation in professional and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to plan, organize, and oversee program activities.
• Skilled in the use of GIS-based computer programs
• Knowledge of OCULUS and other document management systems both electronic and manual
• Knowledge of concepts, terminology, and principles of grant management

Applicants may be required to provide additional information as part of the screening process to verify experience that relates to the necessary KSAs of the position prior to being offered an interview.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3 years of verifiable related experience; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 7 years
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (within 12 months of hire)
• A valid driver's license

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_ER@dep.state.fl.us

Contact:

Richard Sanbordn, 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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.