ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002699

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking an Environmental Specialist II in Tallahassee to lead education and outreach for the Clean Boating Program. You will organize events, develop marina materials, and coordinate with regional coordinators to advance program goals.

Responsibilities include promoting Clean Marina designation, producing quarterly press releases, and supporting grant prep and state/federal compliance, while traveling as needed and maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Experience in education and outreach related to marine or environmental topics.
• Ability to plan, organize and present at workshops and events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel and maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Serve as education and outreach coordinator for the DEP Clean Boating Program.
• Organize and participate in events related to marine industries and boating.
• Develop materials for marinas and the boating public describing clean boating.
• Work with Marinas to facilitate Clean Marina designation and promote partnerships.
• Coordinate with regional Clean Boating Coordinators on activities.
• Implement program strategies to meet federal and state goals under Clean Boating.
• Provide coordination and management for the Clean Marina Program, including renewals.
• Maintain communication with Clean Boating Coordinators to ensure timely visits.
• Develop and distribute Clean Marina press releases quarterly.
• Maintain communication with the Division of State Lands for leasing confirmation.
• Provide guidance, materials, and technical assistance to marina partners and coordinators.
• Organize and present at Clean Boating workshops; attend professional meetings.
• Support program activities such as workshops, boat shows, audits, and designation ceremonies.

Skills

Education outreach

Verbal communications

Written communications

Public speaking

Event coordination

Program coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Data organization

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Degree may substitute experience

Job description

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Requisition No:884835

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 37002699

This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The incumbent will serve as the education and outreach coordinator for the DEP Clean Boating Program. Responsibilities will include organizing and participating in outreach and educational events related to marine industries, boating, and maritime activities; developing materials for marinas, marine retailers, and the boating public describing clean boating principles; working with Marinas to facilitate Clean Marina (and Clean and Resilient Marina) designation; building relationships through the Clean Boating Partnership; and coordinating with regional Clean Boating Coordinators on all activities. Incumbent will implement approved program strategies to achieve federal and state goals and objectives under the Clean Boating Program and will follow procedures in compliance with state and/or federal regulations.

Provide coordination and management for the Clean Marina Program. This will include but not limited to renewal/compliance status; maintaining a list of recent designations; anticipated designations/new applications; and upcoming Clean Marina outreach events. Maintain communication with Clean Boating Coordinators to ensure marinas due for renewal and new marinas are being visited in a timely manner. Provide education and outreach and promote the Clean Marina/Clean Boating Program.

Develop and distribute Clean Marina press release each quarter. Maintain communication with the Division of State Lands for leasing confirmation.

Provide guidance, program materials, technical assistance and communication to marina, regional coordinators and members of the Clean Boating Partnership. Organize and present at Clean Boating workshops. Conduct research necessary to enhance the Clean Boating Program. Attend professional meetings related to Clean Boating.

Provide coordination and support of program and regional program activities such as workshops, boat shows, outreach events, walkthrough audits, designation ceremonies and responding to facilities questions

Maintain project files, tracking sheets and Clean Boating websites.

Assist Program Administrator in the preparation and implementation of state and federal grants.

Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices, techniques of effective written and verbal communication.
• Skill in the use of personal computers.
• Skill and ability to organize data and information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to use problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop and deliver presentations to agency personnel and the general public.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to attain Florida Certified Contract Manager within 6 months of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required four 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.
• Travel, including single-day and multi-day trips.

Pay:

$47,350.08

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 advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. 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 Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combine 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. 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;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation

Contact Information

Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes,candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.