ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37021091 Date: Feb 6, 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: 846234 Agency: Environmental Protection Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 37021091 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 37021091 Salary: $5,698.42 Mo. / $68,381.04 Yr. Posting Closing Date: 02/10/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection Pending Vacancy ***** ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION WILL BE CONSIDERED ***** 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 is a highly professionalintermediate levelsupervisory and managerial position in the South District’s Compliance Assurance Program. Manages a compliance assistance and enforcement teamworking inone or two program areas. 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, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. If position is supervisory, incumbent is also expected to actively support and work toward fulfilling the Agency’s Affirmative Action objectives. The Difference You Will Make: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state’s natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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: South District - The South District Office is located in Fort Myers. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping and fishing. Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, downtown Fort Myers, with its many restaurants and nightlife, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. It is a sports enthusiast haven as the Spring Training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. The South District covers 8 counties (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, DeSoto, Sarasota, Hendry, Glades and Highlands). 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 . https://floridadep.gov/adm/hr/content/career-opportunities-0 Pay: $5,698.42 Mo. / $68,381.04 Yr. Your Specific Responsibilities: Compliance Assistance: Responsible for district-wide coordination of compliance assistance activities in the Potable Water program area to help the public and regulated community maintain compliance with applicable State, and Federal regulations. Surpervises staff to meet or exceed the Level of Service (LOS) for compliance visits. Ensures that routine feedback is obtained from regulated facilities. Plans, coordinates and implements compliance assistance site visits, outreach and public information programs. Provides technical assistance to the general public, consulting engineers, governmental officials, and applicants regarding state and federal requirements for the Potable Water program. Compliance Assurance: Surpervises staff to meet or exceed the LOS for compliance inspections. Reviews and evaluates compliance inspection reports and complaint investigations. Ensures that the reviewed inspections reports are sent to the facility in a timely mannner. For any non-compliance issues discovered during compliance or complaint inspections, oversees and guides the recommendations of staff to ensure proper and timely resolution of those those violations. For major violations at facilities, recommends whether formal action is necessary to bring facility into compliance; consults with Division and Assistant Director, as necessary. Tracks compliance and enforcement status through the Department’s various databases to ensure completion of LOS and State Review Framework (SRF) metrics (if applicable). Reviews all inspection reports, in-compliance letters, non-compliance letters, warning letters, notices of violations, case reports, peer review memos and assists in preparation of enforcement cases. Ensures that all citizen complaints are addressed in a prompt and effective manner and follow-up actions are completed. LOS and Metrics: Responsible to meet or exceed the required LOS to the Department’s internal and external customers. Ensures that all KPIs and metrics are met or exceeded, including CAP metrics, SRF timeliness (if applicable) and accuracy metrics and all other metrics set by the Assistant Director and/or District Director. Prepare metric status reports for management on a monthly basis. Coordinates with leadership to implement programmatic process improvements. Program and Staff Management Responsible for recruiting, training, workload assignments and workload tracking of Potable Water compliance staff in the South District. Coordinates with the Assistant District Director to ensure that Department, Division and District Directives are followed by the District’s CAP staff. Attends or assures attendance to applicable annual training workshops, teleconferences, meetings, seminars, OSHA mandated safety courses. Responsible for preparing a multi-discipline training program and maintaining a training schedule for all subordinates to ensure that the LOS is served and that the funding categories are utilized appropriately. Oversees employee performance. Measures performance, conducts performance appraisals, provides feedback, supports good work efforts and takes necessary actions to correct poor performance issues. Responsible for monitoring time and attendance of subordinates. Performs other related duties as required or directed. District Response Team (DRT) The incumbent of this position has been identified as emergency Mission Essential Personnel in accordance with Rule 60L-34.0071(3)(e)1.a., F.A.C., and, in that capacity, may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. All leave approved is subject to recall in the occurrence of a major event. Leave should be coordinated with backup/cross-trained staff and approved by management to ensure that DEP essential functions can be performed, if required. This position may be placed on-call to remain available to perform essential duties. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Communication: + + Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally in small group and large group setting Technical Expertise: + + Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to multiple environmental programs. + Skilled in problem solving, managing conflict and negotiating mutually acceptable outcomes across multiple disciplines + Skilled in dealing with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Team Building: + + Skilled in mentoring and training subordinates in the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities. + Skilled in team building and responding to and correcting subordinate disciplinary issues in a timely and effective manner. + Ability to effectively manage subordinates within multiple program areas. + Ability to work independently and within a team in support of management objectives. Support Organizational Efficiency: + + Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for staff. + Ability to prepare and implement a multi-discipline training plan for subordinates. + Skilled in managing and critically evaluating data and preparing program metrics reports to assess and meet required Levels of Service. Preferred Criteria : Minimum of four years of verifiable professional related experience. Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to the Potable Water program area. Knowledge of Chapters 403, Florida Statutes (F.S.), Rules Chapters 62-4, 62-550, 62-555, 62-560, 62-602, 62-699, and other applicable Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.). Experience implementing the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). Knowledge of potable water treatment processes and distribution design. Skill in working with the public and providing excellent customer service by using active listening skills, conflict resolution skills, and negotiation skills. Knowledge of (and experience applying): The Department’s compliance and enforcement process, policies and procedures, DEP’s Enforcement Manual; the Environmental Litigation Reform Act (ELRA); Directive 923; and the Water Program Specific Guidelines for Characterizing Violations. Required or Preferred Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in a natural or physical science from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education and/or verifiable related experience for a total of four years. + The ability to successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history background check. + Currently employed with the Department of Environmental Protection. Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: + Valid Driver License + Travel is required, including overnight. + Complete initial OSHA 24-hour HAZWOPER and OSHA 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher annually thereafter. Working hours: Variable hours, minimum 40 per week. Position requires occasional evening meetings, out of town travel. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). 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. To learn more about the DEP South District office, please access the following link: https://floridadep.gov/south Contact Information: Amanda Ades South District DEP 2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364 Fort Myers, FL 33902 (239) 344-5652 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. Location: FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral