ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR IV - 37002534

Date:  Oct 2, 2024


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Requisition No: 837829 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR IV - 37002534

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37002534 

Salary:  $4,833.34 monthly; $58,000.08 annually (Commensurate with Experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR IV- SES

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 

 

The Work You Will Do:

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR IV-SES (37002534)

 

Organization:  Deep Water Horizon Program, within the Division of Water Restoration Assistance

 

Serve as technical advisor and manager for restoration activities funded through the RESTORE Act because of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Your role is grant manager and project manager for 10 federal awards and at least 17 funding agreements with local and state entities. You will monitor and manage federally funded awards for restoration activities and prepare and submit federal financial and performance reports. You will monitor and manage all aspects of grant agreements which subaward funds to project implementors. You will assist the administrator with Florida RESTORE program development, including coordination with subject matter experts, RESTORE Council Members and staff, and stakeholders to prepare the Department’s funding proposals. You will also facilitate the review and selection of project proposals for restoration activities submitted by project implementors. Supervise staff who are responsible for financial and grant management activities associated the administration and management of Deepwater Horizon oil spill programs. This includes personnel and payroll tasks.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

You will manage grant programs within DEP for a program specifically tasked with managing three funding streams that came under DEP’s management as a result of the Deepwater Horizon explosion in the Gulf of Mexico in 2010.

 

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.

 

The following duties will help you grow and develop efficiencies and improvements:

•      Lead a team and manage day-to-day operations

•      Work with a team that encourages growth at professional and program levels

 

Where You Will Work:

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

 

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. It is located less than an hour from Gulf of Mexico beaches, the Apalachicola National Forest, the St. Marks Wildlife Refuge, and waterbodies like bays, creeks, rivers, and springs to explore. No state income tax for residents of Florida.

 

 

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:

$4,833.34 monthly; $58,000.08 annually (Commensurate with Experience)

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional supervisory position. The incumbent is responsible for directing and supervising Program staff who is responsible for developing and implementing policies for the administration and management of Deepwater Horizon oil spill programs. This includes personnel and payroll tasks, monitoring work performance of direct reports, reviewing timesheets and leave requests, and effectively communicate, motivate, and train subordinates.

 

Position is responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs for the administration and management of Deepwater Horizon oil spill programs in the State of Florida. This position works with the Governor’s appointed representative to the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) and Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustee to fulfill Florida's legal obligations and efforts to restore the Gulf of Mexico and associated watersheds. This includes evaluating and developing Florida projects for potential funding through civil, administrative, and natural resource damage claims associated with the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

 

Position will act as liaison for the Department at all levels of state, federal, local governments, stakeholder groups and other interested parties on Deepwater Horizon restoration efforts. Appropriately represents the Department before the RESTORE Council. This position is responsible for project and grant management of federal awards and related subrecipient grants associated with Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities, and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act (RESTORE) funding. Furthermore, this position is responsible for ensuring the completion of all applicable environmental compliance consultations with the appropriate federal agencies. 

 

Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

  • the State’s programs, implementing laws and regulations associated with environmental restoration
  • the principles of ecosystem and natural resource restoration

 

Skill in:

  • operation of a computer and word processing programs

 

Ability to:

  • plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
  • effectively communicate (verbal and written) highly technical information
  • work independently
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • supervise others
  • represent the Department in sensitive situations

 

Knowledge of and the ability to:

  • use spreadsheets to compile and analyze data.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Valid driver’s license
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural sciences, or business/finance management.           
  • Knowledge of water quality issues, stormwater treatment practices, and nonpoint source pollution management.
  • Highly skilled in project management and managing federally funded grants/contract to include reviewing project invoice submissions, approving deliverables and tracking project timelines.
  • Is now or can become Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
  • Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
  • Ability to conduct business or process analysis.
  • Experience with management of federal funds.
  • Experience with environmental data management
  • Superior organization and time management skills. 

 

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_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

 

Contact: Sarah Ketron

Sarah.Ketron@FloridaDEP.gov

850-245-2167

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.

Location: 

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317


Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee