Requisition No: 835667
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III – 37950145
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 37950145
Salary: $25 per Hour
Posting Closing Date: 08/25/2024
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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
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 SPECIALIST III (37950145)
Water Quality and Supply Program (WQSP)
This program develops and manages grant agreements for two grants programs:
- The Legislative Water Projects (LP) Grants Program implements projects resulting from line-item appropriations (legislative appropriations) in the Florida General Appropriations Act. Each year, the Florida Legislature may solicit applications (from governmental entities) directly for “Community Budget Issue Request” projects, including water projects, in anticipation of upcoming legislative sessions. This process is an opportunity to secure legislative sponsorship of project funding through the state budget.
- The Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Grants Program is focused on projects that increase water supplies through development of non-traditional water sources and/or water storage.
This position utilizes knowledge of environmental rules and regulations and will assist in the development and implementation of financial assistance agreements for the Water Quality and Supply Program with the overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the water quality of Florida.
Note: this advertisement may be used to fill multiple positions.
The Difference You Will Make:
As a member of the WQSP team, you will assist in selecting and implementing projects that improve water quality. You may perform site visits to select projects so that you can personally connect with how these projects help local communities with water quality issues. 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.
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.
- Percentage of time required to travel to perform mission critical duties, less than 10%.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s benefits package for eligible OPS employees includes:
- Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*). For more details consult with People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/health/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees
- Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b). For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). (For more information, please click Corebridge Financial);
- Flexible Spending Accounts;
For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
Pay:
$25 per hour
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Serves as project manager for technical projects that have been contracted for by the Department, particularly in the area of water quality and supply projects. Provides technical assistance to governments and their consultants in the development of the contracts and scopes of work and as needed throughout the contract period. Maintains, manages, processes and reports on the status of assigned projects from start to completion. Compiles, facilitates and completes the internal/external evaluation, review, approvals, and processing of technical, scientific, financial and administrative projects, as assigned.
Participate and work effectively as a leader, facilitator, or member of program-approved teams created to facilitate the completion of tasks related to the implementation of watershed restoration, to improve the effectiveness of the operation of the program or to resolve process or work problems.
Develop and critically analyze watershed restoration implementation strategies to reduce pollutants entering receiving waters and assure the protection or restoration of beneficial uses.
Represents the Division at public meetings and interagency discussions, associated with water-related projects.
Maintains project and funding data in the Enterprise Grants System Program Area Component to properly manage and track grant progress and in order to provide reports to leadership on grants awarded by the Department.
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include database entry, project management, and issue tracking.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Department contracting procedures and policies
Skilled in professional use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to:
- analyze and solve problems
- communicate effectively in writing and verbally
- work independently and as part of a team
- prepare and critique technical documents
- successfully complete training for Florida Certified Contract Manager designation
- maintain a valid driver’s license
- Travel as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Valid driver’s license.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.
- Achieve and maintain a Florida Certified Contract Manager status within 12 months of hiring.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural sciences, or business/finance management.
- Knowledge of stormwater treatment practices and nonpoint source pollution management.
- Experience in managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process.
- Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.
- Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially as they relate to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
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
Contact: David Taylor
850-245-2907
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.
Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
