Requisition No: 727321
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37020026
Position Number: 37020026
Salary:  $77,000.00 - $91,000.00 (Commensurate with Experience)
Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2022
Environmental Administrator – SES (37020026)
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive – All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply!
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:
The Environmental Administrator position is responsible for directing and supervising a staff of engineers, environmental specialist, and other support personnel to accomplish the program goals, including the review of highly technical reports and engineering documents associated with applications to construct, operate, close, and conduct long-term maintenance of program specific impoundments including clay settling areas and phosphogypsum stack systems, and the review of contamination assessment plans and remedial action plans for control or removal of pollution sources. The position makes determinations and provides recommendations for the issuance or denial for all wastewater permitting applications (NPDES and non-NPDES), and the approval or disapproval of contamination assessment and remedial action plans as these apply under associated rules and policies related to phosphate mining, mineral and chemical processing and material handling operations.
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The position is located in the Department’s Temple Terrace, Florida (Southwest District), office in the Division of Water Resource Management’s Phosphate Management Program.
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Primary responsibilities for the Environmental Administrator include oversight for the Department’s Phosphate Management Program, including permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities under applicable wastewater and phosphate management regulations; managing program staff and activities; providing technical expertise, and representing the Department on issues associated with the Phosphate Management Program.
The Difference You Will Make:
The work performed is essential to implement Florida’s laws for the sound and effective regulation of phosphate industry activities and impoundments such as phosphogypsum stack systems and clay settling areas.  The program is designed to ensure protection of Florida’s surface and ground water resources under the state’s industry specific regulations that were adopted pursuant to ss. 403.4154 and 403.4155, Fla. Stat.  This role also coordinates with other agency programs, such as Mining and Mitigation to provide comprehensive oversight of the phosphate industry operations.
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:
The work office is located in Temple Terrace, which is an incorporated city in northeastern Hillsborough County, Florida, United States, adjacent to Tampa. The work requires mostly day travel to the regulated facilities spread primarily over Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, and Hardee counties.
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Area beaches are within an hour drive. The University of South Florida’s Tampa campus is a mile away, and numerous activities for the nature lover as well as arts, sports (major professional football, hockey, baseball teams), dining, culture and entertainment opportunities abound.
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No state income tax for residents of Florida.
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On average, up to approximately 10% of work time may be spent in local area daytime travel for inspections and site visits.
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:
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Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
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Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
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State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
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Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );
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Flexible Spending Accounts;
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Tuition waivers;
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And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Pay:
$77,000 to $91,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
Your Specific Responsibilities:
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Management of the Phosphate Management Program includes implementation of wastewater and NPDES requirements for phosphate mining and transportation facilities, and oversight for the statewide rules under the Phosphogypsum Management Program as established by the Legislature pursuant to s. 403.4154 and 403.4155, Fla. Stat.  Program activities include the review of applications and plans to construct and operate phosphogypsum stack systems, review of applications for closure, financial assurances, and long term maintenance for phosphogypsum stack systems, general wastewater regulatory oversight for phosphate mining areas, waste clay settling areas, and other earthen embankments and facilities used in the phosphate industry.
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Manage compliance and enforcement activities for the program to ensure permit requirements and regulations are being met.
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Coordinates with the Department’s legal and enforcement staff and other state and/or federal environmental agencies, as necessary.
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Is responsible for budgetary, fiscal and administrative requirements, and personnel management as directed by the Department. Plans, organizes and directs work of staff members to ensure optimum efficiency in meeting goals.
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Interacts with other Department programs, local, state and Federal agencies, as necessary, to represent the Department and ensure program consistency.
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Provides technical assistance to regulated facilities, governmental agencies, and the public on complex environmental issues associated with the Phosphate Management Program, including rule development activities as directed by the Department.  Serves as expert witness at administrative hearings or court cases, as required.
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Represents the Department at public hearings, meetings, conferences, and workshops, and interacts with other Department programs, local, state and Federal agencies, as necessary, to represent the Department on issues associated with the Phosphate Management Program. Develops and coordinates training programs for staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Knowledge and experience in understanding and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and related procedures relevant to the phosphate industry.
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Knowledge and experience in the application of engineering and scientific principles for wastewater management, geotechnical evaluations, ground water protection, and environmental assessment.
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Skills to negotiate permitting and compliance settlements with the regulatory staff, local programs, regulated facility, the public, and third-party stakeholders’ groups.
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Ability to plan, organize and manage work assignments, determine work priorities and ensure completion of work assignments.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a courteous and professional manner work, and to work with others in developing consensus on decisions.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to write and edit technical reports, public inquiry responses, and regulatory correspondence.
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Ability to explore alternatives, to formulate the Department’s decision, and propose recommendations for final agency actions.
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Ability to listen to, understand and respond to public inquiries and perceptions, and to solve problems and effectively make decisions.
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Ability to travel as needed for the inspection of phosphate industry sites, disposal areas, impacted environments and for job-related meetings.
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Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
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Ability and skills in the use of personal computers, including the use of office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook email, and Power Point.
Minimum Qualifications:
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A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, environmental science, or one of the natural sciences and 6-years of related professional experience OR 10-years of related professional experience can substitute for the college education.
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A valid Florida driver’s license (or the ability to obtain it, if selected, within 30 days of hire).
Preferred Qualifications:
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Knowledge of state regulations related to phosphate industry and associated rules.
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Background in civil, environmental, mining, or related engineering experience.
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A licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, or an engineer with the ability to be licensed in Florida under Ch. 471, Fla. Stat., within one year of employment.
Persons interested in applying for this position must submit a completed State of Florida Employment Application through the People First System.
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_Recruitment@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.