SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - 37010778

Requisition No: 875162 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - 37010778

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010778 

Salary:  $57,457.58 - $62,500.08, commensurate with experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2026 

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SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST - 37010778

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Division of Water Resource Management’s (DWRM) Executive Services Program is accepting applications for a full-time career service Senior Program Analyst, position #37010778. This professional position is specifically responsible for tracking and reporting on DWRM’s rulemaking activities. A brief description of specific job duties can be found below.

• Support DWRM leadership and program staff by assisting with special projects, executive goals and objectives, rulemaking activities and legislative requirements.
• Oversee DWRM rulemaking efforts, provide support and guidance to program areas during the entire rulemaking process, from proposal to adoption. Ensure appropriate rulemaking notice requirements are met. Provide advice and guidance to programs and leadership to achieve rulemaking goals.
• Update and maintain DWRM’s rule tracker spreadsheet, rulemaking planning and guidance documents to ensure consistency with rulemaking requirements.
• Support DWRM's leadership team by completing special projects and tasks as assigned.
• Support DWRM's program areas with the implementation of priority projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Develop and track legislative implementation plans and activities.
• Oversee and manage one OPS position, by coordinating and assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

The work of this position crosses multiple program areas and activities, which supplies excellent cross training opportunities and exposure to different regulatory programs within DWRM.   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of and experience with state and federal environmental laws and regulations; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; knowledge of the DWRM’s programs and areas of responsibility; knowledge of the concepts, terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences; ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical data and prepare reports; ability to establish and maintain effective professional working relationships with other state, federal and local employees in a courteous and professional manner; must possess excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing; must be flexible to changed circumstances, self-motivated and task oriented; must require little supervision; ability to work independently and as part of team to achieve a task; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, determine work priorities and ensure timely completion of work assignments; ability to solve problems and effectively make decisions; ability to operate a personal computer and effectively use MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and other software applications; ability to effectively oversee and train people; ability to travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Driver’s License.

At least four years of verifiable related experience in a professional environment. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Florida’s rulemaking process.

Pay:

$57,457.58 - $62,500.08, commensurate with experience.

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. 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 combine 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 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);
• Tuition waivers;
• Total Compensation Estimator Tool
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Special Notes:

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable 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

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.