OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37950295

Requisition No: 849754 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37950295

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 37950295 

Salary:  $25 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2025 

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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

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 SPECIALIST III (37950295)

Water Quality Improvement Grant Program (WQIG)

Serves as project manager for technical projects that have been contracted for by the Department, particularly in the area of water quality improvement.  Provides technical assistance to governments and their consultants in the development of the contracts and scopes of work and as needed throughout the contract period. 

The Difference You Will Make:

As a member of the WQIG team, you will assist in selecting and implementing projects that improve water quality. The position aids and coordinates with the other program areas of the Division in pursuit of the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the water quality of Florida.

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:

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 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.

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.

Pay:

$25 per hour

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Serves as project manager for technical projects that have been contracted for by the Department, particularly in the area of springs and water resource restoration.  Provides technical assistance to governments and their consultants in the development of the contracts and scopes of work and as needed throughout the contract period.  Maintains, manages, processes and reports on the status of assigned projects from start to completion.  Compiles, facilitates and completes the internal/external evaluation, review, approvals, and processing of technical, scientific, financial and administrative projects, as assigned.

Participate and work effectively as a leader, facilitator, or member of program-approved teams created to facilitate the completion of tasks related to the implementation of watershed restoration, to improve the effectiveness of the operation of the program or to resolve process or work problems.

Develop and critically analyze watershed restoration implementation strategies to reduce pollutants entering receiving waters and assure the protection or restoration of beneficial uses.  Responsible for inspections of proposed, ongoing, and completed environmental springs and water projects, as time allows, to ensure compliance with program requirements.

Performs other duties as assigned, which may include database entry, project management, and issue tracking.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Department contracting procedures and policies

Skill in:

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

Ability to:

• analyze and solve problems
• communicate effectively in writing and verbally
• work independently and as part of a team
• prepare and critique technical documents
• successfully complete training for Florida Certified Contract Manager designation

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid driver’s license.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher 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.
• Achieve and maintain a Florida Certified Contract Manager status.

Preferred Qualifications:

            •    Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural sciences, or business/finance management from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.

            •    Knowledge of stormwater treatment practices and water quality improvement management.

            •    Experience in managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process.

            •    Active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.

            •    Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.

            •    Excellent communication and people skills.

            •    Excellent organization and time management skills.

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: Kyleigh Revis

Kyleigh.Revis@FloridaDEP.gov

850-245-2198

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.