Environmental Specialist II - 37020952

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee, seeks an intermediate-level environmental grant manager.

You will guide grant administration for the Resilient Florida Program, helping communities with vulnerability assessments and adaptation projects while coordinating with state and federal agencies and local authorities to ensure timely grant completion.

Qualifications

• Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• At least six years of verifiable related experience in environmental management or grant administration.
• Post-secondary degree from accredited college or university may substitute for experience on year-for-year basis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Serve as grant manager for the Resilient Florida Program and assist communities with vulnerability assessments and adaptation projects.
• Coordinate with state and federal agencies and local authorities to facilitate grant completion.
• Support collaboration and reporting to ensure timely grant execution and compliance.

Skills

Grant management

Environmental management

Vulnerability assessments

Communication

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

This is an intermediate-level environmental position in the Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection in Tallahassee. The incumbent will serve as a grant manager for the Resilient Florida Program, assisting communities with vulnerability assessments and adaptation projects while coordinating with state and federal agencies and local authorities to facilitate grant completion.

Key qualifications:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification or ability to obtain within one year of hire
• At least six years of verifiable related experience in environmental management or grant administration
• Post-secondary degree from accredited college or university may substitute for experience on year-for-year basis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively