STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ADMIN - 55000980 1

Requisition No: 867870 

Agency: Department of Transportation

Working Title: STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS ADMIN - 55000980 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 55000980 

Salary:  $102,325.43-$132,421.15 

Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2026 

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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION

985 / Environmental Management

OPEN COMPETITIVE

SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE

FULL-TIME

CONTACT PERSON: TERRI COOK                                    

CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: (850) 414-5319

CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Terri.Cook@dot.state.fl.us

HIRING SALARY RANGE: $102,325.43-$132,421.15

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.

Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens, or lawfully authorized alien workers, and must possess permanent work authorization for any U.S. employer.  Visa sponsorship is not available.

Our Mission

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.

Our Vision

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The Work You Will Do:

 Supervise a team of environmental specialists that conduct environmental reviews to support FDOT project delivery. Interact with key environmental agency staff, and other FDOT partners to enhance environmental programs for transportation. Develop environmental procedures, guidance, and training.

The Difference You Will Make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. 

How You Will Grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development.  Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. 

Where You Will Work:

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL, BURNS BUILDING

605 SUWANNEE STREET, MS 37

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399-0450

Anticipated Annual Salary:

$120,382.86

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Supervises employees by spending majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees' work. Participates in Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Office of Environmental Management (OEM) functions as related to FDOT's assumption of the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), pursuant to 23 United States Code (U.S.C) 327.  Manages the development and implementation of environmental policy, procedure, guidelines and training consistent with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) and the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) project delivery processes. Provides technical assistance to districts, consultants, and other agencies by providing leadership, guidance and support in transportation plan and project development involving public involvement, sociocultural, tribal, archeological, historic and natural environmental issues.  This responsibility includes staff supervision, collaborative development and implementation of policies, procedures, standards, guidelines and quality assurance to ensure department compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other legal authorities addressing the effects of transportation actions.  These activities include intradepartmental and interagency coordination, contract management and project delivery support.  Coordinates all program activities closely and collaboratively with others in the Office of Environmental Management (OEM). Works with staff to carry out objectives of the OEM and meet customer needs.

• Coordinates, oversees and/or provides technical support, quality assurance and guidance to OEM and district representatives towards preparation, coordination and delivery of environmental documents which meet requirements of the FDOT PD&E Manual and NEPA.  Effectively coordinates OEM review of draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) documents and technical reports. Oversees update and maintenance of the FDOT PD&E Manual, coordinates and develops a written plan and monitors schedule and delivery of PD&E Manual chapter revisions.

• Works with OEM training coordinator to develop a written OEM training delivery plan annually and to develop and deliver training courses under the oversight of this position.
• Provides statewide leadership and guidance in support of FDOT's environmental permitting and wetland mitigation programs including coordination with environmental regulatory and resource agencies.

• Coordinates the oversight of the Ecosystem Management Funding Program which requires project identification, utilization and tracking of available district environmental mitigation (DEM) funds, including dispersing funds and maintaining annual budget in accordance with FDOT Work Program Instructions.

• Manage consultant contract work activities for task work orders needed to accomplish assignments related to this position.  This includes coordination in the development of work order scopes of services, review of proposed estimates and review and approval of related invoices.  Conducts other contract management functions as needed.

• Coordinates within OEM and within FDOT to develop processes to support environmental commitment assurance, OEM Quality Assurance Plan and Program functions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Knowledge of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) PD&E Manual/National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process and other pertinent laws, rules and regulations. Knowledge of the FDOT Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM) process. Knowledge of environmental regulatory agencies and their jurisdiction.

Ability to:

Utilize problem-solving techniques; understand applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to technical areas of work; to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; to establish and mtaintain effective working relationship; and to supervise people.

Other Job-Related Requirements:

This position will be required to respond before, during and following emergency situations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.  QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.  In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities.  Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be provided.  Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 4

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.