ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37011265 Date: Feb 5, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 846143 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37011265 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 37011265 Salary: Annual Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Commensurate with experience Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Pending Vacancy 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 intermediatelevel supervisory and managerial position in the South District’s Permitting Program. Manages a team ofintermediate-level and senior-level technical staff, and Professional Engineerswho review, and processcomplexpermit applications for solid waste management facilities, wastewater treatment and disposal facilities, potable water systems, stormwater treatment, and others. Devises approaches to major problems and performs duties wherein standard principles may be inadequate to determine course of action. The work requires applying a scientific understanding of disciplines of engineering to analyze problems of a specialized or professional nature. Employee performance has a significant impact on operational effectiveness, productivity, or public safety. 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 is supervisory position; incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. Spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and who have the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. 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 www.myfrs.com ); + Flexible Spending Accounts; + Tuition waivers; + And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . Pay: Annual Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 Commensurate with experience Your Specific Responsibilities: Permit Timeliness and Quality Oversees the timely issuance of permits, minimizing the number of Requests for Additional Information (RAI) and subsequently time to process permits, and ensuring that permits are drafted as soon as possible after the application is determined to be complete and reasonable assurance of compliance with applicable rules has been provided. Ensures that permits are accurate and coordinates as needed with the Compliance Assurance Program (CAP) staff to ensure that the permit for facilities addresses necessary corrective action, where appropriate. Reviews and recommends final issuance/denial of permit applications using sound environmental and engineering practices in accordance with Florida Statutes and Administrative Codes. Ensures that project clearance and approval to place facilities into operation is completed in a timely manner. Reviews all reports and correspondence prepared by staff with respect to quality and accuracy of scientific data provided for public record, including agency actions and action items. Modifies and critiques documents as necessary. Oversees and assists staff personnel in complex site investigations and resolutions. 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. Outreach Engages staff in compliance assistance outreach events for consulting engineers and utility staff to facilitate the receipt of complete permit applications. Encourages pre-application meetings to assist with timely permit processing. Program and Staff Management Provides leadership for facility-focused permitting team. Demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude for upper management, is a team player, and leads by example. Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance for the Facilities Permitting programs. Oversees the distribution of work within the program to ensure incoming workload is fairly distributed. Responsible for compiling analysis and evaluating complex scientific data regarding the environmental and engineering aspects of proposed projects. 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. Conducts performance appraisals for employees at least annually. Identifies inferior performers and initiates improvement plans. Identifies stellar employees and provides opportunities for increased visibility and professional development training. Performs other related duties as required or directed. District Response Team (DRT) The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Rule 60L-34.0071(3)(e)1.a., F.A.C., 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 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Communication: Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in small group and large group settings. Technical Expertise: Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to multiple environmental programs. Skilled in problem solving, managing conflict and negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes across multiple disciplines. Skilled in dealing with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. 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. Preferred Criteria : Be a Florida registered Professional Engineer upon hire. Minimum of five years of verifiable professional related experience. Knowledge of the concepts, terminology, and principles of engineered pollution control systems. Ability to analyze and interpret engineering data and plans. Experience evaluating the conveyance, treatment, and disposal of pollution. Experience in training individuals and/or groups to evaluate technical projects. Skill in working with the public and providing excellent customer service by using active listening skills, time management skills, and conflict resolution skills. Knowledge of (and experience applying): The department’s permitting process, policies and procedures. Required or Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education and/or verifiable related experience for a total of four years. + The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check. Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: + Valid Driver License + Travel is required, including overnight. Working hours: Variable hours, minimum 40 per week. Position requires occasional evening meetings, out of town travel. BACKGROUND SCREENING 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. To learn more about the DEP South District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/south 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: HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us 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: FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral