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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:
ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR-SES (37021101) 2 Vacancies Available
Organization: Water Quality Improvement Grant (WQIG) Program, within the Division of Water Restoration Assistance
Supervise staff who are responsible for financial and grant management activities associated with the administration and management of Water Quality Improvement Grant Program. This includes personnel and payroll tasks. Assist the program in quality assurance measures.
Providing technical supervision over grant managers along with overseeing the solicitation, selection, implementation, coordination and tracking of water quality improvement project funding and data.
Develop and implement rules and operating procedures to promote programmatic effectiveness.
The Difference You Will Make:
As a leader of the WQIG team, you will manage those that assist in selecting and implementing projects that improve water quality.
How You Will Grow:
DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.
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 Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life.
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;
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Tuition waivers;
- And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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.
This position will supervise and monitor work performance of direct reports, including periodic written evaluations and discussions.
Assist the Program Administrator with developing and implementing Water Quality Improvement Grant Program’s objectives.
Work with the Program Administrator to develop rules and operating procedures to promote program effectiveness.
Confers with engineers, regulators, and others to plan and review projects, and to provide technical assistance.
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with local, state, and federal agencies.
Oversee the solicitation, selection, implementation, coordination and tracking of water quality improvement project funding.
Performs other related duties, as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- administrative principles and practices
- the methods of data collection, scientific principles and grant funding
Skill in:
- short-range and long-range program project planning
- solving technical and administrative problems and making decisions
- proving effective leadership, vision, and motivation of staff
- the principles and practices of supervision and management
- Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
Ability to:
- plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and direct program activities and work assignments for successful, timely completion
- work independently, communicate effectively, as well as develop and assess budgetary needs
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- understand and apply applicable rules, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
- review and create policies and procedures that comply with applicable department requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- A Valid driver’s license
- Travel is required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of four years.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural sciences, or business/finance management.
- Knowledge of water quality issues, wastewater treatment practices, and nonpoint source pollution management.
- Highly skilled in project management and managing federally funded grants/contract.
Contact: Mitch Holmes
Mitch.Holmes@FloridaDEP.gov
850-245-2963
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
