Requisition No: 851255
Agency: Environmental Protection
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37000752
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 37000752
Salary: $73,000 - $80,300 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2025
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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR – 37000752
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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.
The Difference You Will Make:
DRP is responsible for the promotion of the state park system for the use, enjoyment, and benefit of the people of Florida and its visitors and to contribute to the tourist appeal of Florida. Division employees support the state park system by administering programs that provide resource-based recreation while preserving, interpreting, and restoring natural and cultural resources. State park employees work as a team to ensure that all the people of Florida and its visitors can experience the Real Florida. SM
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:
Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources
3800 Commonwealth Blvd.
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. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.
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!
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Pay:
$73,000 - $80,300 Annually
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This position serves as the Assistant Bureau Chief for the Division’s Bureau of Natural and Cultural Resources and reports to the Bureau Chief. The Bureau serves to guide management and conservation of natural and cultural resources per Ch. 258, F.S. and Ch. 62D-2, F.A.C across 175 state parks and trails through formation of functional operating guidelines, continual analysis of needs and accomplishments, on- going review of current science, and effective communication with state park staff. Bureau staff are experts in their respective fields. This position supervises four full-time employees (FTEs): natural resource section leader, cultural resource section leader, geographic information systems section leader and the Florida Conservation Corps coordinator. Position represents the Division as needed on many various resource related topics. The position is focused on day-to-day staff management. Interacts internally as needed with all levels of the Department and externally with representatives from various city, county, state, and federal agencies; environmental groups; and private organizations. Position is primarily administrative but does require on-going coordination with staff at field sites.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- state statutes related to contract initiation and management
- a broad array of natural and/or cultural resource management issues
- state governmental procedures
- Microsoft Office products
Ability to:
- manage large projects and maintain effective progress
- effectively supervise staff as demonstrated in previous experience
- work with multiple and often rapidly changing priorities
- work with diverse interests related to natural and cultural resources
- comfortably speak to large audiences
- research and advise on complex environmental challenges
- prepare and present to various internal and external groups
- work on today’s natural and cultural resource challenges while preparing for those of tomorrow
- work outdoors in Florida’s various climates and habitats
- work with limited supervision and guidance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences and 15 years of verifiable experience managing natural and/or cultural resources contracts and/or projects of which 5 years is in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described above, for a total of 19 years
- Ability to travel overnight
- Valid driver license
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
For questions concerning this position, please contact:
Wes Howell: (850) 245-3112 / wes.howell@FloridaDEP.gov
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.
