Job Description

Requisition No: 808240

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37021094

Position Number: 37021094

Salary: $5,532.45 Mo. / $66,389.40

Posting Closing Date: 08/03/2023

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL BE CONSIDERED

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida\'s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

This is a highly professional supervisory and managerial position in the District\'s Permitting Program.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state\'s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida\'s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state\'s economy.

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.

Where You Will Work:

South District - The South District Office is located in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping and fishing. Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, downtown Fort Myers, with its many restaurants and nightlife, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. It is a sports enthusiast haven as the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. The South District covers 8 counties (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Hendry, Glades and Highlands).

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

); * Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit .

Pay:

$5,532.45 Mo. / $66,389.40

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provides leadership for the Potable Water Permitting Program while becoming familiar with the Wastewater, Waste, Water, and Air Permitting Programs for future cross training purposes. Demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude for upper management, is a team player and leads by example.

Reviews all reports and correspondence prepared by staff with respect to quality and accuracy of information provided for public record, including agency actions and action items. Modifies and critiques documents as necessary. Advises and assists staff personnel in complex investigations and resolutions.

Ensures that permits are accurate and coordinates as needed with the Compliance and Enforcement staff to ensure that the permit for facilities addresses necessary corrective action, where appropriate. Ensures that project clearance and approval to place facilities into operation is completed in a timely manner.

Works with the appropriate Division staff to implement and streamline programmatic processes as a means of continuous process improvement. Builds and motivates the Permitting team by engaging staff in cross training and process improvement activities.

Assists with other duties as may be requested by the Permitting Program Administrator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Communication:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in small group and large group setting

Technical Expertise:

• Knowledge of scientific and environmental principals as they pertain to the Agency\'s regulatory programs
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Potable Water, Wastewater, Water, and Air Permitting.
• Skilled in problem solving, managing conflict and negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes
• Skilled in dealing with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use personal computer, including Microsoft Office products, internet resources, etc.

Team Building:

• Skilled in mentoring and training subordinates in the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities.
• Skilled in team building and responding to and correcting subordinate disciplinary issues in a timely and effective manner.
• Ability to effectively manage subordinates.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in support of management objectives.

Support Organizational Efficiency

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for staff.
• Ability to prepare and implement a training plan for subordinates.
• Skilled in managing and critically evaluating data and preparing program metrics reports to assess and meet required Levels of Service.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver\'s License
• A Bachelor\'s or higher degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a scientific field.
• Are a current employee of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• Ability to travel overnight when required

Working hours: Variable hours, minimum 40 per week. Position requires occasional evening meetings, out of town travel.

To learn more about the DEP South District office, please access the following link:

Contact Information:

Amanda Ades

South District DEP

2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364

Fort Myers, FL 33902

(239) 344-5652

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:

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.

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