OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 37950300

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III (37950300) Alternative Water Supply & Restoration Program Division of Water Restoration Assistance This program develops and manages grant agreements for two grants programs: The Legislative Water Projects (LP) Grants Program implements projects resulting from line-item appropriations (legislative appropriations) in the Florida General Appropriations Act. Each year, the Florida Legislature may solicit applications (from governmental entities) directly for “Community Budget Issue Request” projects, including water projects, in anticipation of upcoming legislative sessions. This process is an opportunity to secure legislative sponsorship of project funding through the state budget. The Alternative Water Supply (AWS) Grants Program is focused on projects that increase water supplies through development of non-traditional water sources and/or water storage. This position utilizes knowledge of environmental rules and regulations to assist in the development and implementation of financial assistance agreements for the Alternative Water Supply and Restoration Program’s overall mission to preserve, restore and protect the water quality of Florida. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present at the workplace during the core hours of 9AM-3PM.

Requirements

Knowledge of Department contracting procedures and policies
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.
Achieve and maintain a valid Florida Certified Contract Manager status within 1 year from hiring.

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 project manager for technical projects that have been contracted for by the Department, particularly in the area of water quality and supply projects.
Provides technical assistance to governments and their consultants in the development of the contracts and scopes of work and as needed throughout the contract 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.
Represents the Division at meetings and interagency discussions associated with water-related projects.
Maintains project and funding data in the Enterprise Grants System Program Area Component to properly manage and track grant progress and in order to provide reports to leadership on grants awarded by the Department.
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

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