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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:
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR-SES (37002692)
Organization: Springs & Watershed Restoration Program, within the Division of Water Restoration Assistance
Supervise the Springs & Watershed Restoration Program Environmental Administrators and coordinate the activities of the program’s employees to facilitate the development and execution of grant agreements for springs restoration and other water quality related projects. This individual will provide technical supervision over the project managers and act as project manager for special or selected projects.
The Difference You Will Make:
You will manage grant programs within DEP for a division specifically tasked with improving environmental outcomes in the state. You will manage the program to ensure that selected projects around the State are funded. 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 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. 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.
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This managerial position manages and supervises the Springs and Watershed Restoration Program Environmental Administrators and coordinates the administration of the activities of the program’s employees to facilitate the development and execution of springs and other water projects. This individual will provide technical supervision over the project managers and fiscal and administrative staff, and act as project manager for special or selected projects. Incumbent will evaluate on direct work performance and is respons
