OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 37010301

Requisition No: 846952 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 37010301

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010301 

Salary:  $51,500.04 - $55,000.00 annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

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:

OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST (37010301)

Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration

Water Policy; Budget & Administration

The selected candidate will join a multidisciplinary team that implements Department policy, conducts grant management; and performs programmatic, technical, and regulatory responsibilities. This position will collaborate with technical professionals and a variety of public stakeholders to implement Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the Department’s Water Resource Implementation Rule, and the Florida Water Plan, including the development of measures for assessing performance, and developing annual reports. This position will track, review, and evaluate the implementation of statewide water management issues, in coordination with the Water Management Districts (Districts). Additionally, the position will assist in execution of the Department’s oversight activities, including the preparation of reports, and tracking emerging water policy issues. These positions report to the Environmental Administrator of the Budget and Administration Section and do not hold any supervisory responsibility.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration is responsible for implementing state laws and directives to protect Florida’s water resources and assist with the restoration of the Everglades. The work done in this job will directly impact the aquatic environments within southern Florida and help sustain the state’s natural resource treasures. In this job, you will help ensure hundreds of millions of dollars of state funding for Everglades Restoration projects are appropriately tracked, monitored, and expended.

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:

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration

Marjory Stoneman 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.

Travel required to perform mission critical duties.

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:

$51,500.04 - $55,000.00 annually (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Assists the Department in implementation of the Chapter 373, Florida Statutes, the Department’s Water Resource Implementation Rule, including development of measures for assessing performance and developing annual reports.

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the program  to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Serves as a Department's coordinator to his/her assigned district(s) and is responsible for responding and monitoring of district water resource issues and activities. This position will stay informed as to all District Governing Board meetings to maintain awareness of emerging issues.

Evaluates and summarizes district Preliminary and Tentative budget submittals and assists with assigned district budget tracking as needed.

Reviews and assists with development of district projects, including management of grants and contracts between the Department and districts.

Evaluates the districts’ management practices and develops new operating procedures to assist the districts in operating more efficiently and effectively.

Identifies and develops data and/or data management systems for statewide water policy programs. This may include developing data collection tools, standard operating procedures, guidance documents and templates.

Provides technical assistance with responding to requests for information, reviews of budget and administration issues related to the Department’s oversight authority, and other water policy related issues. 

Assist the Environmental Administrator, Chief, and Director in the development and tracking of legislative budget requests and initiatives related to the five water management districts.

Plans, coordinates and/or presents at statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops as needed.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the methods of data collection and analysis
• basic management principles and practices

Skill in:

• professional use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel

Ability to:

• collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices
• organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
• conduct fact-finding research
• utilize problem-solving techniques
• work independently
• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities
• plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• communicate effectively
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in political science; law; planning; environmental studies, engineering, natural sciences; public administration; or accounting; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
• Travel overnight as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in political science; law; planning; environmental studies, engineering, natural sciences; public administration; or accounting; or Any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of six years.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences.
• Experience with the state’s water management districts, water supply planning, and state and/or district budgets, finance and accounting.
• Hold an active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.
• Knowledge of Chapters 373 and 403, Florida Statutes, and of Federal and State environmental regulations governing water supply issues.
• Knowledge or experience with rule development and implementation.
• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or data analytics software.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION IN PEOPLE FIRST:  

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

Contact: Jennifer Adams

Jennifer.G.Adams@FloridaDEP.gov   

850-245-3196

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.