DIRECTOR OF DIST MGT-DEP (SE DIST) - 37010351

The Role

This is a Senior level managerial position within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Responsibilities

• Overall management and supervision of all district staff.
• Managing personnel issues, including fair and unbiased hiring; training; mentoring; evaluation; and taking disciplinary actions in a timely way as needed.
• Managing the district budget effectively and efficiently, including fair and regular distribution of available rates.
• Ensuring the highest levels of public service are provided by staff.
• Acting as a liaison for the DEP with all levels of local government, stakeholder groups, and other interested parties.
• Representing the DEP on a variety of boards, work groups, and councils related to the agency mission.
• Working cooperatively with the Water Management Districts to implement and enhance shared or parallel programs.
• Representing the DEP to the Governor and Cabinet as required.
• Providing water quality certifications and processing permit applications for Everglades construction and restoration projects.
• Participating in inter-agency review and planning activities associated with Everglades restoration activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or any combination of post-secondary education and/or verifiable related experience, for a total of four years.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Knowledge of management concepts and principles.

Benefits

• 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);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

Pay

Annual Salary: $125,000 - $135,200 Commensurate with experience.

Where You Will Work

Southeast District - The Southeast District Office is located in West Palm. West Palm is popular for its great beaches, shopping and fishing. Attractions include the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Norton Museum of Art, and Henry Morrison Flagler Museum as well as over 145 golf courses. West Palm has a dynamic downtown hub for shopping, dining, and community events. The Southeast District covers 7 counties (St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe).

Other Job-Related Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Travel as required.