Environmental Program Manager - Port Everglades
Environmental Program Manager - Port Everglades
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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Program Manager.
Eleven (11) paid holidays each yearVacation (Paid Time Off) 2 weeks per yearTuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positionsPaid Parental LeaveHigh Deductible Health Plan bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 AnnuallyConsumer Driven Health Plan bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2600 a year.
General Description
The Environmental Program Manager with the Port Everglades Seaport Engineering and Construction Division is responsible for advanced professional and administrative work focused on coordinating implementing and monitoring environmental protection initiatives. This role requires the application of expert-level knowledge to ensure compliance with complex environmental regulations at the federal state and local levels. The incumbent evaluates potential environmental risks and threats to natural resources within Port Everglades jurisdiction and the surrounding land and waterways and leads technical staff in the execution of environmental policies and procedures. Work is assigned through written directives and verbal instructions and is carried out with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative. Performance is evaluated periodically through meetings project outcomes and written reports.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental sciences biology chemistry geology engineering or field relevant to area of assignment.
Requires four (4) years in managing environmental monitoring regulation and compliance programs related to area of assignment; including two (2) years of supervisory experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required).
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.Preferences
- Masters in environmental engineering environmental sciences biology chemistry geology or closely related field.
- PhD Masters in environmental engineering environmental sciences biology chemistry geology or closely related field.
- Four years of experience with obtaining regulatory environmental permits (i.e. bulkhead construction) monitoring projects and/or developing mitigation programs
- OSHA-30 Hour Certification
- State of Florida Certified Pollutant Storage System Contractor (PSSC)
- Florida Stormwater Erosion and Sedimentation Control Inspector (FSESCI)
- Registration as a State of Florida Professional Geologist
- Registration as a State of Florida Professional Engineer
- Two years experience applying for managing and administering state and federal grants.
- US Department of Homeland Security FEMA/USCG Incident Command System Certifications
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists the Port Everglades Seaport Engineering and Construction Division with environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Develops and implements Port Everglades environmental policies and procedures.
Supervises environmental protection efforts within Port Everglades jurisdiction and surrounding land and waterways.
Reviews environmental aspects of tenant leaseholds including permits and compliance with lease and franchise agreements.
Reviews franchise applications for environmental responsibility in accordance with the Broward Administrative Code.
Prepares environmental permit applications and monitors associated projects for regulatory compliance.
Designs and implements mitigation programs to address environmental impacts.
Develops and carries out recommendations from master plans GIS analyses environmental studies and long-range planning efforts.
Conducts studies and oversees consultants performing work related to groundwater monitoring hazardous materials surface water investigations site assessments air quality noise monitoring and water quality compliance.
Manages investigations and compliance efforts for contamination and pollution issues.
Oversees contingency planning and response for oil spills and other environmental emergencies.
Respond to and follow up on spills reported by tenants customers or observed on-site.
Confers with County officials contractors vendors civic leaders and members of the public on environmental matters.
Represents Port Everglades at public meetings professional conferences and community outreach events.
Leads environmental stewardship initiatives aligned with agency priorities including certification programs such as Green Marine.
Applies for administers and manages environmental grants and related studies (e.g. feasibility studies reimbursement proposals).- - Assists in the development and implementation of division-wide goals policies and procedures.
Supervises trains and supports the professional development of assigned staff.
Maintains availability via County-issued cell phone to respond to environmental emergencies.
Performs other related duties as required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.- Cultivates Innovation
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Motivates others to find new and better ways to address challenges; provides support and resources for promising ideas. Encourages people to incorporate varied perspectives to strengthen the innovation process.- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes including risks and contingencies. Aligns own teams work with other workgroups. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.- Optimizes Work Processes
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks teams and own performance and helps the team learn from success failure and feedback. Adheres to and enforces goals policies and procedures.- Builds Effective Teams
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives asks questions and summarizes to confirm understanding.- Persuades
Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. States position with conviction and persuasive rationale. Negotiates skillfully; wins concessions without the other party feeling harmed or frustrated. Achieves a good balance between defending own position and adapting to others needs.- Manages Ambiguity
Operates effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Embraces change staying focused positive and effective. Addresses problems without clear solutions making substantial progress.- Nimble Learning
Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Swiftly incorporates new concepts and principles into own expertise; skillfully uses these fresh insights to solve problems. Shares learning from own mistakes with others.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty integrity and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore if you require assistance due to a disability please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at or email to make an accommodation request.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster such as a hurricane or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics gift and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public co-workers elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race color religion sex national origin age disability marital status political affiliation familial status sexual orientation pregnancy or gender identity and expression.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
