OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37950295

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring an Environmental Specialist III for the Water Quality Improvement Grant Program within the Division of Water Restoration Assistance. The position is located at the Douglas Building in Tallahassee, Florida, and serves as project manager for technical projects contracted by the Department, particularly water quality improvement projects. The specialist provides technical assistance to governments and their consultants during contract and scope-of-work development and throughout the contract period.

The role manages projects from initiation through completion, including compiling, facilitating, reviewing, approving, processing, and reporting on technical, scientific, financial, and administrative project information. The incumbent works on watershed restoration implementation strategies to reduce pollutants entering receiving waters and protect or restore beneficial uses. Other duties may include database entry, project management, and issue tracking.

The position requires a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with work on site at the assigned workstation during core hours of 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The incumbent must obtain and maintain an active Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within one year of hire.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience; post-secondary degrees may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Foreign degrees require a credential evaluation report from an approved agency.
• Obtain and maintain a valid, active Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques and research techniques.
• Professional use of Microsoft Office applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems with a solutions-oriented attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with grantees, using a customer-friendly approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare and critique technical documents.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work assignments for successful, timely completion.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to maintain well-organized and thorough records.
• Work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and be on site at the workstation between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, agricultural, engineering, natural or social sciences, or business/finance management.
• Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater treatment practices.
• Knowledge and experience in project management principles and techniques.
• Experience managing state agreements and contracts and navigating the state procurement process.
• Knowledge of environmental issues and laws, especially those relating to water and ecosystem issues in Florida.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) status.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project manager for Department-contracted technical projects, particularly water quality improvement projects.
• Provide technical assistance to governments and consultants in developing contracts and scopes of work and as needed during the contract period.
• Maintain, manage, process, and report on assigned projects from start to completion.
• Compile, facilitate, and complete internal and external evaluation, review, approvals, and processing of assigned technical, scientific, financial, and administrative projects.
• Participate effectively as a leader, facilitator, or team member on program-approved teams supporting watershed restoration implementation, program effectiveness, and resolution of process or work problems.
• Develop and critically analyze watershed restoration implementation strategies to reduce pollutants entering receiving waters and protect or restore beneficial uses.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may include database entry, project management, and issue tracking.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan, a tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed