ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37021101

Requisition No: 844141 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37021101

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37021101 

Salary:  $60,121.08 - $67,125.00 annually (commensurate based on experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 01/20/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR-SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Internal Agency Only

 

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 ADMINISTRATOR-SES (37021101) 2 Vacancies Available

 

Organization:  Water Quality Improvement Grant (WQIG) Program, within the Division of Water Restoration Assistance

 

Supervise staff who are responsible for financial and grant management activities associated the administration and management of Water Quality Improvement Grant Program. This includes personnel and payroll tasks. Assist the program in quality assurance measures. In doing so, they will review database and OCULUS input for all required documentation and data has been uploaded. Assists the program administrator to act as quality control with reviewing drafted grant agreements, grant amendments, grant change orders, and other pertinent documents.

 

Providing technical supervision over grant managers along with overseeing the solicitation, selection, implementation, coordination and tracking of water quality improvement project funding and data.

 

Develop and implement rules and operating procedures to promote programmatic effectiveness. Maintain and ensure compliance of procedures for processing project disbursements as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure documents. Reconcile projects to the State’s account system each month and communicate issues found to the program administrator.

 

The Difference You Will Make:

As a leader of the WQIG team, you will manage those that assist in selecting and implementing projects that improve water quality. You may perform site visits to select projects so that you can personally connect with how these projects help local communities with water quality issues. The position also 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.

 

The following duties will help you grow and develop efficiencies and improvements:

•      Lead a team and manage day-to-day operations

•      Work with a team that encourages growth at professional and program levels

 

Where You Will Work:

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

Douglas Building

3900 Commonwealth Boulevard

Tallahassee, FL 32399

 

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital 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 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

 

Pay:

$60,121.08 - $67,125.00 annually (commensurate based on experience)

 

Your Specific 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.

 

This position will supervise and monitors work performance of direct reports, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies, recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Reviews timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. Supervises staff that serve as “project managers” and coordinates the activities of the program's employees to facilitate the development and execution of projects that will improve water quality of waterbodies. Provides technical supervision over staff serving as grant managers and acts as grant manager for special or selected projects. Provide guidance and direction to ensure the proper review of scopes of work, plans and specifications, contracts and agreements, reimbursement requests, supporting documentation, and other documents and information to complete program projects in accordance with program requirements and agreements. Work with Program Administrator to develop templates for agreement formatting and text and promote consistency with document preparation.

 

Assist the Program Administrator with developing and implementing Water Quality Improvement Grant Program’s objectives and manages Water Quality Improvement Grants section. This work includes assisting the Program Administrator to address wastewater, stormwater, and agricultural sources of nutrient loading to surface water or groundwater implementation in accordance with the requirements set forth in state and federal law.

 

 

Work with the Program Administrator to develop rules and operating procedures to promote program effectiveness. Serves as the point of contact for information requests, intergovernmental reviews, special projects, correspondence, and coordination between the department and outside agencies and stakeholders.

 

Confers with engineers, regulators, and others to plan and review projects, and to provide technical assistance. Work with the Program Administrator to develop rules and operating procedures to promote programmatic effectiveness.

 

Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies, local governmental entities, consulting engineers and other consultants, and other outside parties and stakeholders regarding program project requirements.

 

Oversee the solicitation, selection, implementation, coordination and tracking of water quality improvement project funding. Develop water quality improvement reports and assist with outreach and public relations materials related to water quality improvement funding.

 

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• administrative principles and practices
• the methods of data collection, scientific principles and grant funding

 

Skill in:

• short-range and long-range program project planning
• solving technical and administrative problems and making decisions
• proving effective leadership, vision, and motivation of staff
• the principles and practices of supervision and management
• Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel

 

Ability to:

• plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and direct program activities and work assignments for successful, timely completion
• work independently, communicate effectively, as well as develop and assess budgetary needs
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• understand and apply applicable, rules, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grants management activities
• review and create policies and procedures that comply with applicable department requirements
• use spreadsheets to analyze information and generate reports, charts and graphs
• evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities
• develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Valid driver’s license
• Travel is required
• Bachelor’s degree 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural sciences, or business/finance management.           
• Knowledge of water quality issues, wastewater treatment practices, and nonpoint source pollution management.
• Highly skilled in project management and managing federally funded grants/contract to include reviewing project invoice submissions, approving deliverables and tracking project timelines.
• Is now or can become Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
• Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
• Ability to conduct business or process analysis.
• Experience with management of federal funds.
• Experience with environmental data management.
• Superior organization and time management skills. 

 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

 

 

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: Mitch Holmes

Mitch.Holmes@FloridaDEP.gov  

850-245-2963

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.

Salary : $60,121 - $67,125