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Environmental Program Manager - Port Everglades
Government Jobs, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Overview
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Program Manager. 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 applies expert knowledge to ensure compliance with complex environmental regulations at federal, state, and local levels. The incumbent evaluates potential environmental risks and threats to natural resources within Port Everglades’ jurisdiction and surrounding land and waterways, and leads technical staff in the execution of environmental policies and procedures. Work is performed with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative, and performance is evaluated through meetings, project outcomes, and written reports.
Benefits
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year
Minimum Education and Experience Requires a Bachelor's 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
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's 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
Master's or PhD in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology or closely related field.
Four years of experience with obtaining regulatory environmental permits (e.g., 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
Responsibilities
Assist the Port Everglades Seaport Engineering and Construction Division with environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement Port Everglades' environmental policies and procedures.
Supervise environmental protection efforts within Port Everglades’ jurisdiction and surrounding land and waterways.
Review environmental aspects of tenant leaseholds, including permits and compliance with lease and franchise agreements.
Review franchise applications for environmental responsibility in accordance with the Broward Administrative Code.
Prepare environmental permit applications and monitor associated projects for regulatory compliance.
Design and implement mitigation programs to address environmental impacts.
Develop and carry out recommendations from master plans, GIS analyses, environmental studies, and long-range planning efforts.
Conduct studies and oversee consultants performing work related to groundwater monitoring, hazardous materials, surface water, investigations, site assessments, air quality, noise monitoring, and water quality compliance.
Manage investigations and compliance efforts for contamination and pollution issues.
Oversee 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.
Represent Port Everglades at public meetings, professional conferences, and community outreach events.
Lead environmental stewardship initiatives aligned with agency priorities, including certification programs such as Green Marine.
Apply for, administer, and manage environmental grants and related studies (e.g., feasibility studies, reimbursement proposals).
Assist in the development and implementation of division-wide goals, policies, and procedures.
Supervise, train, and support the professional development of assigned staff.
Maintain availability via County-issued cell phone to respond to environmental emergencies.
Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Cultivates Innovation
Plans and Aligns
Optimizes Work Processes
Ensures Accountability
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Persuades
Manages Ambiguity
Nimble Learning
County Core Values
Collaborates
Customer focus
Instills trust
Values differences
ADA Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County provides equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. Employees may be called to work in the event of a disaster and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. They must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and persons from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Program Manager. 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 applies expert knowledge to ensure compliance with complex environmental regulations at federal, state, and local levels. The incumbent evaluates potential environmental risks and threats to natural resources within Port Everglades’ jurisdiction and surrounding land and waterways, and leads technical staff in the execution of environmental policies and procedures. Work is performed with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative, and performance is evaluated through meetings, project outcomes, and written reports.
Benefits
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year
Minimum Education and Experience Requires a Bachelor's 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
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's 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
Master's or PhD in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology or closely related field.
Four years of experience with obtaining regulatory environmental permits (e.g., 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
Responsibilities
Assist the Port Everglades Seaport Engineering and Construction Division with environmental protection and regulatory compliance.
Develop and implement Port Everglades' environmental policies and procedures.
Supervise environmental protection efforts within Port Everglades’ jurisdiction and surrounding land and waterways.
Review environmental aspects of tenant leaseholds, including permits and compliance with lease and franchise agreements.
Review franchise applications for environmental responsibility in accordance with the Broward Administrative Code.
Prepare environmental permit applications and monitor associated projects for regulatory compliance.
Design and implement mitigation programs to address environmental impacts.
Develop and carry out recommendations from master plans, GIS analyses, environmental studies, and long-range planning efforts.
Conduct studies and oversee consultants performing work related to groundwater monitoring, hazardous materials, surface water, investigations, site assessments, air quality, noise monitoring, and water quality compliance.
Manage investigations and compliance efforts for contamination and pollution issues.
Oversee 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.
Represent Port Everglades at public meetings, professional conferences, and community outreach events.
Lead environmental stewardship initiatives aligned with agency priorities, including certification programs such as Green Marine.
Apply for, administer, and manage environmental grants and related studies (e.g., feasibility studies, reimbursement proposals).
Assist in the development and implementation of division-wide goals, policies, and procedures.
Supervise, train, and support the professional development of assigned staff.
Maintain availability via County-issued cell phone to respond to environmental emergencies.
Performs other related duties as required.
Competencies
Manages Complexity
Cultivates Innovation
Plans and Aligns
Optimizes Work Processes
Ensures Accountability
Builds Effective Teams
Communicates Effectively
Persuades
Manages Ambiguity
Nimble Learning
County Core Values
Collaborates
Customer focus
Instills trust
Values differences
ADA Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County provides equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. Employees may be called to work in the event of a disaster and are expected to perform emergency service duties as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in accordance with Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. They must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials, and persons from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
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