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MyFlorida ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37011156 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37011156
Date: Oct 16, 2024
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Requisition No: 839368
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37011156
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37011156
Salary: $72,000-76,000
Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2024
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Environmental Administrator - 37011156
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Work You Will Do:
This position is responsible for the oversight and coordination of wastewater program activities for general and generic permits, industrial pretreatment, and associated rulemaking and permits the program issues. This position will review work associated with activities related to federal requirements including wastewater electronic reporting; review of district permits; animal feeding operations; concrete batch plants; citrus packinghouses and other wastewater related activities; and wastewater coordination with other Programs including implementation of water quality standards. Staff within the Wastewater Management Program work closely with DEP district offices, other Programs within DEP, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the regulated community and the public. In fulfilling the requirements of this position, the Environmental Administrator is responsible for maintaining effective communications in a manner that is consistent with the agency’s mission, standards, values, and expectations for fairness, cooperation, and respect.
The Difference You Will Make:
The Division of Water Resource Management (DWRM) is responsible for implementing state laws providing for the protection of the quality of Florida’s drinking water, ground water, rivers, lakes, estuaries, and wetlands, and reclamation of mined lands. This position plays a critical role in helping to ensure Florida’s groundwater and surface water resources, as well as public health, are protected by providing critical oversight over the implementation of the statewide Wastewater Management Program.
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:
Tallahassee - Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol 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. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: (Please choose either FTE or OPS language, as appropriate**):
**FTE Benefits Language:
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:
$72,000-$76,000/annually (commensurate with 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. As a supervisor, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. Duties include:
The primary responsibility is overseeing and directing the work of staff. Ensuring subordinates are effectively communicated with, motivated, trained, and evaluated on directed work performance, and responsible for time and attendance of subordinates.
Responsible for overseeing and coordination of wastewater program activities for general and generic permits, associated rulemaking and permits the program issues. Additionally, this position will review work associated with activities related to federal requirements including wastewater electronic reporting; review of district permits; animal feeding operations; concrete batch plants; citrus packinghouses and other wastewater related activities; and wastewater coordination with other Programs including implementation of water quality standards. Responsible for working with EPA, the Department’s District offices, delegated county programs, and any other relevant federal, state, or local government agency to ensure wastewater consistency and implementation of the federally authorized Stormwater and Technical Services program, including pretreatment activities.
Taking the lead and coordinating workflow, consistency, policy, and interpretations of Chapters 62-160, 62-600, 62-604, 62-610, 62-611, 62-620, 62-621, 62-625, 62-640, 62-660, and 62-670 Florida Administrative Code and applicable Florida Statues.
Providing technical support and assistance to District staff regarding NPDES permitting and other requirements of the CWA and Department rules, including applicability of the 316(b) rules to facilities other than steam electric power plants.
Serving as special project manager for controversial and technically complex projects that require coordination with other programs in the Division or Department. Providing technical assistance on complex wastewater issues.
Consulting, coordinating, and responding to inquiries from state and federal agencies, local governments, the regulated community, and the public on wastewater management issues. Assisting in working with EPA to assure consistency with federal rules and policies.
The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Directive 971 and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. All leave approved is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross-trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required.
This position may be placed on call to remain available to perform essential duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
Ability to manage an environmental program.
Ability to supervise people.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
Ability to prepare technical reports.
Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific of technical data.
Ability to work independently.
Required Qualifications: Valid Driver’s License. Travel is required. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 3-years of verifiable related experience; OR any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of seven years.
Other Job RelatedRequirements for this position:
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_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us
HR_Recruitment@ FloridaDEP.gov
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.
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee