ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37002381 Date: Jan 21, 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: 841845 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 37002381 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 37002381 Salary: $59,410 Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Coral Reef Conservation Program INTERNAL POSTING FOR CURRENT DEP EMPLOYEES ONLY The candidate pool is limited to current employees of DEP (including OPS employees) and employees who have requests on file for promotion in accordance with a collective bargaining agreement. Applications will not be considered from outside of the agency. A CAP is pending to update job duties. 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 serves as the Assistant Manager of the Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP), which is within the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection (ORCP). Incumbent is also responsible for projects that address Reef Resilience. + The Assistant Manager works closely with the CRCP Manager to plan, develop, direct and coordinate implementation of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI), Florida’s Local Action Strategy (LAS), including facilitating participation by, and input from, stakeholders and other government agencies in SEFCRI. Serves as point of contact and facilitator (with guidance from the CRCP Manager) for the SEFCRI Team and Technical Advisory Committee efforts, including multiple bi-annual meetings and regular conference calls. + The position will directly supervise one OPS position and assist in leading a team of five coral reef focus area project coordinators. The Difference You Will Make: This position indirectly impacts the lives of Florida citizens by + Protecting and enhancing the ecological integrity of the Kristin Jacobs Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area. + Encouraging sustainable use and foster active stewardship by engaging local communities in the protection of the natural reef. + Improving management effectiveness through a process based on sound science, consistent evaluation and continual reassessment. 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: This position is located in West Palm Beach Florida. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's capital city and its cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn, which hosts a weekly green market, outdoor concerts and this season a 35-foot-tall holiday sandcastle. Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. Several State Parks as well as National Parks are in the immediate area as well. 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 : $ 59,410 annually Your Specific Responsibilities: This Environmental Consultant position utilizing knowledge of environmental policies, procedures, and practices will serve as Assistant Manager of the DEP Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP) and is responsible for assisting the CRCP Manager with managing and maintaining all aspects of the CRCP and staff based in Miami and West Palm Beach, with regional jurisdiction over coral reef resource management, monitoring, research and public education in Southeast Florida, from the northern boundary of Biscayne National Park in Miami-Dade County, through Broward and Palm Beach Counties, to the St. Lucie Inlet in Martin County – now known as the Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve (Coral AP). Reports to the CRCP Manager . Works closely with the CRCP Manager to plan, develop, direct, and coordinate and track implementation of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI), Florida’s Local Action Strategy (LAS), and the Coral AP management plan, including facilitating participation by, and input from, stakeholders and other government agencies in SEFCRI. Serves as point of contact and facilitator (with guidance from the CRCP Manager) for the SEFCRI Team and Technical Advisory Committee efforts, including multiple bi-annual meetings and regular conference calls. Assist the CRCP Manager, as needed, in maintaining regular communication with supporting groups including Friends of Our Florida Reef. This position may oversee FTE and OPS staff by assigning work, reviewing progress, assessing performance, and training personnel. Responsible for managing confidential data according to the rules established by the state of Florida. Leads the planning and implementation of the Reef Resilience local action strategy (LAS) projects identified by the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) Team and RR-related projects in the CRCP Strategic Plan and Coral AP Management Plan, and inform programmatic communications as needed. Leads the planning and implementation of projects that improve the understanding of impacts to Southeast Florida’s coral reefs from causes such as climate change, coral bleaching, and disease, and inform future management strategies to restore coral reef habitats and increase reef resilience and adaptability. Ensures information exchange on topics related to reef resilience, disease, restoration, and any other pertinent information among CRCP staff to assist with project implementation. Responsible for managing confidential data according to the rules established by the state of Florida. Works with numerous partners in both the public and private sectors to further the state's efforts in protecting coral reef resources in southeast Florida. Works collaboratively, fosters effective communication and exchanges information with intra- and interagency staff, SEFCRI Team members, stakeholders, and the general public. Work collaboratively and exchange information with CRCP staff, SEFCRI Team members, and all interested stakeholders. Maintain and establish new partnerships with a variety of stakeholder groups including resource users, NGO’s, educational institutions, and government agencies. Coordinates with ORCP's Resilient Florida Program Staff (e.g., assist with project review, utilize data they produce, etc.). Participates in stony coral tissue loss disease and restoration-related meetings. Supports the development of a restoration strategy for the Kristin Jacobs Coral Aquatic Preserve. Leads coordination and implementation of the Southeast Florida Action Network (SEAFAN) for coordinating marine incident response and the Bleach Watch Early Warning Program and Observer Network. Oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of the Annual Southeast Florida Reef Cleanups and the Southeast Florida Marine Debris Reporting and Removal Program. Responsible for the development and management of budgets, contracts, grants, and general program administration support in compliance with state and federal laws, policies, and procedures. Develops and manages grants and/or contracts, provides oversight of contractor(s), tracks budgets and deliverables and ensures progress and completion of all projects, as appropriate. Prepares proposals, budgets, and contracts for assigned projects. Liaises with the Coral Protection and Restoration Program, as necessary. Where appropriate, represents the DEP, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, CRCP, the Coral AP, and the SEFCRI Team. Attends all necessary DEP, ORCP, CRCP, and SEFCRI meetings and functions. Attends training programs (where funds allow). Assist with education and outreach activities, as needed. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required to support CRCP outreach activities, attend meetings, and field work. Regular local travel throughout Southeast Florida and occasional long-distance travel may be required to perform these duties. May aid in the event of an emergency at the DEP field offices, including pre-storm preparation, post-storm clean-up and replacement of stored goods to ready field office for operations after a storm; or other services assigned. Snorkels or SCUBA dives as required. Other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of coral reef ecosystems and general marine science or coastal resource management. + Knowledge of ecological and resource management terminology, principles, and methods with emphasis on coral reef ecosystems. + Knowledge of climate change, sea level rise, and ocean acidification and their effects on coral reefs. + Knowledge of coral reef resilience indicators and climate change adaptation planning. + Knowledge of coral disease and restoration strategies + Experience supervising staff, volunteers, or interns. + Experience managing program and project budgets and managing grants and contracts. + Experience managing large, diverse stakeholder groups. + Skill in math and analytics. + Skills in organization, writing and editing (both technical and colloquial). + Skills in public speaking and meeting facilitation. + Skill in PC computers, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, + Skill in small boat handling and trailering, or the ability to acquire these skills. + Skill in SCUBA diving, scientific diving, and experience as a diver for marine science leading field work. + Ability to identify the hard coral and reef fish species of Southeast Florida. + Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs. + Ability to formulate policies and procedures. + Ability to prepare technical reports. + Ability to be flexible, multitask, and meet tight deadlines. + Ability to plan, direct, implement, and manage multiple, multi-year, concurrent projects. + Ability to work in a team setting and independently. + Ability to work independently and complete tasks with attention to detail under minimal supervision. + Ability to determine work priorities, ensure proper completion of work assignments. + Ability to communicate courteously and effectively with a diverse range of people. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs. Preferred KSA’s + Skill with ESRI ArcGIS Online and Survey123. Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree in one of the marine environmental or biological sciences from an accredited college or university; and four years of verifiable related experience, or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience as described above, for a total of eight years. Valid Driver License. Regular local travel and occasional long-distance travel. Must be a certified scuba diver who can provide documentation of at least 25 logged dives. Must have prior approval and meet the diving and/or snorkeling validation requirements in the DEP Underwater Operations Manual. This position is medically monitored. Advance Open Water SCUBA certification from a nationally recognized agency. Rescue and Nitrox SCUBA certifications to be obtained within 1 year if not already certified for these ratings. Preferred Qualifications: Master of Science degree in the marine environmental or biological sciences or a related field Additional screening questions may be required. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT : This position is a Position of Trust. 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_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. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market:Miami