OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37950299

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position serves as a grant manager for technical projects contracted by the Department of Environmental Protection, focusing on wastewater, septic to sewer projects, and watershed restoration. The role involves providing technical assistance to governments and consultants in developing grant agreements and scopes of work, and managing projects from initiation to completion. The incumbent will be responsible for maintaining, managing, processing, and reporting on the status of assigned projects. This includes compiling and completing internal/external evaluations, reviews, approvals, and processing of technical, scientific, financial, and administrative projects. The position also requires participation in teams to facilitate watershed restoration implementation, improve program operations, and resolve work-related issues. A key responsibility is developing and analyzing watershed restoration strategies to reduce pollutants and protect water resources. Oversight of proposed, ongoing, and completed environmental springs and water projects will be conducted to ensure compliance with program requirements, as time permits. Additional duties may include database entry, project management, and issue tracking.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Department contracting procedures and policies
• Knowledge of water and spring systems and watershed management principles, laws, and regulations
• Knowledge of grant funding processes
• Skill in professional use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel
• Ability to analyze and solve problems
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally
• 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to use a database and spreadsheets to analyze information and generate reports, charts, and graphs
• Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities
• A valid driver’s license.
• At least 4 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental, engineering, natural/social sciences, or business/finance management.
• Knowledge of wastewater and stormwater treatment practices
• Experience in managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process
• Has an active and valid 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.

Responsibilities

• Serves as grant manager for technical projects contracted by the Department, particularly in the area of springs and water resource restoration.
• Provides technical assistance to governments and their consultants in the development of grant agreements and scopes of work and as needed throughout the agreement 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.
• Responsible for oversight of proposed, ongoing, and completed environmental springs and water projects, as time allows, to ensure compliance with program requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which may include database entry, project management, and issue tracking.

Benefits

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan, for more information, please visit Corebridge Financial).
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree