Supervising Regulatory Scientist

St Johns River Water Management District•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

This is advanced professional work, supervising and managing a team of Regulatory Scientists, reviewing complex and/or controversial permit applications, serving as an expert witness, reviewing wetland mitigation and restoration plans, ensuring consistency in the application of rules and regulations, and assisting in rule and policy development for environmental permitting and compliance.

Requirements

Collaborative problem solving
Project management
Workload management
Assisting staff in meeting SMART Objectives
Application of ERP, SSL, CUP and UMAM rules
The ability to read maps, aerials, and plans
Use of GIS tools, the use of basic computer software
Writing technical reports and letters
Effectively communicating with others within formal and informal settings
Consistently demonstrates highly effective creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, customer service, and team building skills and abilities
Effectively leads and positively influences others within and outside their work unit through active participation at Team, Program, and Division level meetings
Proactively identifies and facilitates the implementation of adopted process improvements, program efficiencies, and consistency measures at an individual, team, and Program level
Demonstrates an exceptionally high level of technical expertise
Consistent and effective modeling of the “self” and “other” leadership competencies
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or a closely related discipline and six years of professional experience in the environmental field, one of which must be leading a project team, coordinating activities of a workgroup, or serving as a team lead
Valid State of Florida Driver’s License
The candidate must have the ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations

Nice To Haves

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or a closely related discipline, can substitute for one year of the experience described above.

Responsibilities

Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates performance, and provides technical assistance and direction to subordinate staff. Reviews and signs off on technical documents. Meets and communicates with staff regularly to ensure consistency and alignment with rules and Division procedures. Monitors, manages, and balances the overall workload with other Supervising Regulatory Scientists. Facilitates the resolution of elevated projects and keeps leadership updated on projects of heightened concern. Participates in and supports the Division’s performance goals and mission.
Reviews the environmental portion of the larger and/or more complex applications for Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) and Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL). Assists as needed in the review of Consumptive Use Permits (CUPs). Responsibilities include wetland delineation, applying the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) rule, and reviewing environmental reports, mitigation plans, construction plans/drawings and legal documents to determine if projects meet District criteria for permit issuance; preparing technical staff reports and letters; conducting pre-application meetings; coordinating the review of projects with other review team members; documenting project actions, activities, and pertinent information in the electronic regulatory system (e-Reg); and communicating regularly with appropriate leadership on projects of heightened concern.
Reviews the environmental portion of the larger and/or more complex compliance and enforcement projects, to evaluate conformance with District rules and issued permits. Responsibilities include conducting periodic site inspections during and upon completion of project construction/implementation to monitor system conditions; evaluating compliance submittals; reviewing and evaluating monitoring reports; responding to complaints and public information requests; facilitating resolutions to non-compliance issues; performing permit determinations; writing technical reports and enforcement actions; reviewing legal documents and coordinating with legal staff; documenting compliance actions, activities and pertinent information in e-Reg; communicating regularly with appropriate leadership on compliance matters of heightened concern.