ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 37020387

Requisition No: 857607 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 37020387

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020387 

Salary:  $64,000 - $72,000 Annually (commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 08/07/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II-SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

This position is located in West Palm Beach, FL

Anticipated Vacancy

Internal Agency Vacancy

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II-SES (37020387) 

EVERGLADES RESTORATION-ENGINEERING & PLANNING

OFFICE OF WATER POLICY & ECOSYSTEMS RESTORATION

The Environmental Supervisor II position fulfills a critical role in processing and issuing Everglades restoration permits and ensuring restoration success, by leading and facilitating timely review of permit applications and post-permit issuance compliance submittals including monitoring reports, annual reports, maintenance reports and letter authorizations. This is accomplished by utilizing existing knowledge, skills and abilities and the expertise of a team of technical professionals. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation, unless on travel. The incumbent will be expected to mentor and manage oversite for 3 subordinates.

This position performs advanced professional work implementing compliance and program support activities for the Office of Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration, in accordance with Chapters 403 and 373, Florida Statutes, and all Chapters in Florida Administrative Codes used to implement the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Northern Everglades and Estuaries Protection Program, and the Everglades Forever Act, including those administered by the Environmental Resource Permitting Program (ERP) and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program. Conducts supervision, hiring, training, and staffing plans. Effectively communicates, motivates, and evaluates on work performance; and is responsible for time and attendance of direct reporting subordinates.      

This position will evaluate potential environmental impacts and effects on water quality and surrounding ecosystems which result from construction and operations of civil works restoration projects including reservoirs, impoundments, stormwater treatment areas, and engineering features designed to restore a more natural distribution of water flow, and changes to the existing regional surface water management system of canals and flood control structures. 

The position requires the ability to manage the review of compliance and post-permit materials in accordance with applicable statutes and rules, to determine whether or not applications contain sufficient information to demonstrate that the benefits, goals and objectives of restoration activities will outweigh potential environmental impacts and are conducted in a manner consistent with Florida law. The position requires the ability to understand and describe the complex, interdisciplinary relationships between water quality, wetlands impacts, threatened and endangered species, hydrology, water supply and flood control, engineering, and contaminants issues, and consider and apply nuances associated with State and Federal law. 

Provides compliance and programmatic expertise, mentors, and supervises compliance and field staff on compliance/programmatic related issues.  Supervises the development of programmatic compliance materials.  Ensures coordination with an interdisciplinary team in processing restoration permits to the South Florida Water Management District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other entities.  Analyzes and evaluates complex interdisciplinary projects applicable to proposed restoration activities under CERPRA, EFA, NEEPP, and ERP in accordance with applicable statutes, rules, and DEP policy and procedures.  Supervises necessary post-permit issuance activities including monitoring reports, annual reports, maintenance reports and letter authorizations. 

Programmatic Consistency: Provides management oversight to ensure compliance programmatic consistency, high quality work products, and consistent Department message for all restoration activities conducted out of Tallahassee, Southeast, and South District Offices.  Assists the Administrator and Director in the development of guidance, policy, and procedures associated with implementation of restoration efforts.  Identifies areas of need and ways to improve communication and coordination to promote efficiency in administering all programmatic functions—planning, permitting, and compliance processes. Reviews planning, permitting, compliance, and programmatic documents prepared by other staff.  Participates in reviewing various regulatory documents including but not limited to permit applications, permit application checklists, RAIs, permit conditions, NOIs, letter authorizations, and public notices.  Conducts compliance programmatic consistency training with staff on these activities. 

Communication: Participate and work effectively as a supervisor, leader, facilitator, or member of program teams.  Acts as Department representative in meetings and other activities together with Federal, State, and local agency staff involving Department participation in CERP, EFA, NEEPP, ERP, and other related restoration activities.  Effectively coordinates with internal and external agency staff to facilitate communication and ensure timely review and approval of all activities described above. 

Performs other related duties as required by supervisor. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical and natural sciences
• potential environmental impacts which result from construction and operations of restoration and water supply and flood control projects
• environmental policy, regulation, and permitting procedures
• biological, chemical, and physical processes related to the evaluation of proposed activities affecting the greater South Florida ecosystem
• Chapters 120, 373, and 403, Florida Statutes, as related to the permitting requirements of this position
• environmental resource permitting rules: Rules 62-4, 302, 340, 343, 620 and 40E-1, 2, 4, 20, 40, and 41, F.A.C., as related to the permitting and compliance requirements of this position

Skilled in:

• use of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access

Ability to:

• demonstrate strong communication, coordination, and technical writing skills
• evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data in order to assess environmental impacts 
• organize and maintain administrative files and update tracking spreadsheets and databases
• manage multiple projects of a highly complex and technical nature
• understand, apply, and teach applicable State of Florida and Federal environmental statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• participate effectively as a team member and develop working relationships with other agencies
• independently plan, organize, and prioritize a complex workload to ensure timely completion of high-quality work assignments with minimal supervision
• present and express ideas and information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience
• use logic and reasoning to frame and focus issues, reach conclusions, and develop recommendations for issue resolution to management
• solve problems and make decisions
• represent the Department appropriately in a professional and courteous manner
• adapt to changing priorities and modify behavior and work activities in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles
• supervise others. Experience in leading and facilitating meetings

Minimum Qualifications:

• Travel.
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience in permitting, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences or experience in the natural sciences involving project management, professional writing, environmental policy and permitting procedures. 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:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences).
• 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. 

Pay:

$64,000 - $72,000 Annually (commensurate based on 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:

Office of Water Policy & Ecosystems Restoration

Everglades Restoration

3301 Gun Club Road, MSC 7210-1

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

This position is in the mid-sized city of West Palm Beach (WPB) in Palm Beach County.  The city is big enough to have an active culture and nightlife, loads of restaurants and interesting attractions, and an active historical preservation commitment. Palm Beach County has the eleventh-largest school system in the USA and there is 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 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;
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• 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.

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.