OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37940266 1 1

Requisition No: 826984 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37940266 1 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37940266 

Salary:  $20.00hr. - $25.00/hr. 

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024 

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OPS Environmental Specialist III

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Beach Management Funding Assistance Program

Open Competitive

Previous Applicants Need Not Apply 

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 OPS Environmental Specialist III is responsible for assisting with the management of Beach Management Funding Assistance Program projects and contracts.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiency. 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 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. 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.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*).  For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click  Corebridge Financial;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;

For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$20.00hr. - $25.00/hr.

Specific Duties of the Position:

• Serves as the project manager for assigned projects in the Beach Management Funding Assistance Program
• Plans and coordinates schedules and timelines with the Environmental Administrator and project management team
• 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
• Review 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
• Manages projects and contracts consistent with Chapter 161, Florida Statutes
• Collaborates with other project managers, consultants, engineers, local officials, and DEP staff to complete application ranking process
• Draft 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
• Approves deliverables and reimbursement requests in compliance with the funding agreement
• 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
• Participates in job related conferences, training and cross-training events
• Performs other duties as required or directed by management

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of project management, especially in coastal areas with sandy beaches, dunes, reefs, seagrasses or other natural resources
• Knowledge of the use of GIS-based computer software
• Knowledge of OCULUS or other electronic document management systems
• Knowledge of the terminology and practices of coastal management and environmental resource protection
• Skilled at planning, organizing, and coordinating work priorities and managing time efficiently
• Skilled in methods of collecting, compiling, organizing and analyzing data
• Skilled in the use of current forms of electronic communication and data management software and equipment
• Skilled (high proficiency) in the use of current personal computers and applications, particularly the entire Microsoft Office Suite
• Skilled in typing reports and information into spreadsheets, presentations and electronic documents
• Ability to consistently demonstrate positive and effective teamwork
• Ability to exercise sound independent judgment and utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures to assigned projects
• Ability to plan, organize and direct group activities
• Must be available for overnight travel, if required
• Ability to maintain a driver license

 Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, natural sciences, business administration or related field or 4 years of verifiable related work experience. Education may substitute on a year for year basis for verifiable related work experience.
• A valid driver license.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (must obtain within 12 months of hire)

Contact Information:

Lauren Jordan, HR Liaison

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Lauren.Jordan@FloridaDep.gov

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.