ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37020426

Requisition No: 840116 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 37020426

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 37020426 

Salary:  $70,297.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

“OPEN COMPETETIVE”

 

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:

The Environmental Administrator-SES in the Division of Water Resource Management in Tallahassee and will be responsible for overseeing the Operator Certification Program in accordance with Chapter 403, Florida Statutes and the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The duties of this position are directly related to DEP’s primary role of licensing all Drinking Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators as well as all Water Distribution System Operators in the State of Florida.  The threat to public health and the environment from the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems mandates that only qualified personnel operate these facilities. 

Responsibilities of this position include but not limited to directing necessary rule development and overseeing contracts, program evaluation, budget development, data management and reporting. The duties of the position are essential for the program and serves as the key liaison with EPA to ensure proper program implementation and consistency with federal rules and policies.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Environmental Administrator works with the Program Administrator to plan activities and projects in line with DEP’s strategic objectives and find integrated solutions on a variety of organizational challenges. Additionally, the applicant will have a direct impact on ensuring that only appropriately educated, trained and experienced personnel become licensed by the state thus reducing the threat to public health and the environment from the operation of water and wastewater treatment plants and water distribution systems by unqualified individuals.  

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:

Tallahassee, Florida’s Capitol 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. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, 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;