ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37011261

Requisition No: 856394 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37011261

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37011261 

Salary:  $71,841.21 - 76,894.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

STATE OF FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

This position is located in West Palm Beach

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. Incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives.

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing district staff in Permitting Program. Actively supports and works toward fulfilling the DEP’s statutory requirements, regulatory requirements, and policies.  

• Conduct performance appraisals for employees at least annually and identify stellar performers and provides opportunities for increased visibility and training. Also, identifies poor performers and initiates improvement plans and, if necessary, termination. Is responsible for time and attendance of direct reports. Responsible for time and attendance of direct reports.
• Responsible for maintaining effective internal communications with superiors and subordinates in keeping with the Agency’s standards and expectations for communication effectiveness.
• Serves in leadership roles assigned by Senior Leadership.  
• Represents Senior Leadership in their absence.  
• Coordinates projects across district and division boundaries to streamline processes, promote consistency, and further the OneDEP concept.  
• Responsible for training staff and planning staff needs necessary to achieve Department objectives within the Compliance Assurance Program.  
• Negotiates with the regulated entities to resolve compliance and/or permitting/waste cleanup disputes, assures that the impacts to the environment are acceptable as identified by Department rules.
• Advises staff regarding consistency with Department rules & policies.
• Reviews and approves permits and/or documents in accordance with the District Director’s approved signatory authority delegation list.
• Participates in audits of local environmental programs and serves in advisory roles to those programs throughout the year.  
• Ensures that staff are efficient and effectively meeting deadlines, developing positive relationships, and professionally representing the department.
• Works toward meeting program and district goals per the district’s Business Plan.  
• Develops staff technical expertise in regulated industries.
• Identify, develop, and mentor staff for leadership positions.
•  Motivate and build a team. · Coordinates with manager counterparts to meet program needs.
• Investigates, assesses, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve issues and offer solutions to supervisor.
• Ensure productive relationships with applicants/permittees.
• Coordinates with -Program Administrator and Environmental Managers to reduce time to process and response times.
• Be positive and supportive toward upper management.

• Manages conflicts and negotiates mutually acceptable outcomes.

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply management principles and techniques.
• Ability to manage large volumes of workloads and processes in a timely manner while maintaining output quality.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution techniques to address and deal with issues that may arise.
• Skilled in problem solving, managing conflict, and negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes across multiple programs.
• Skilled to coach and mentor staff to develop skills, improve staff performance, and promote career development.
• Skilled to manage multi-disciplined teams.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Skilled to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Skilled to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Skilled in evaluating data and reporting program metrics to assess and meet objectives and goals.
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment where all staff are engaged and motivated
• Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
• Skilled to work independently.
• Skilled to apply critical thinking when making decisions.
• Ability to track and coordinate multiple projects.
• Ability to be adaptable, flexible, resourceful and to maintain a positive outlook.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License
• Travel, as required
• At least 3 years of verifiable related work experience in managerial in the science or engineering field. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in Natural Science or Engineering 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.

Pay:

$71,841.21 – 76,894.00 

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s leading 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:

This position is located in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle.  Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.  Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well. 

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

To learn more about the DEP Southeast District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/southeast

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.

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.