Environmental Programs Administrator

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community.

The Environmental Protection Division (EPD) is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Envirnomental Programs Administratorwith the Compliance & Waste Management Section. The ideal candidate will be able to use their technical expertise, managerial experience, and leadership skills in administration of a team of approximately 26 environmental professionals. This position is responsible for developing the performance goals and will provide leadership and oversight to the following Programs: Pollution Prevention and Control, NPDES, Solid Waste Management Permitting, and the Compliance Support & Strategic Engagement.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Division Manager.

• Monitors, analyzes and facilitates all facets of operations and activities related to the Environmental Programs or Teams supervised.

• Represents the Division while interacting with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies, public action groups, and County administration.

• May serve as Division Manager in the absence of the Manager and Assistant Manager.

• Ensures the highest level of service is provided to the County and its citizens. Responds to and resolves internal and external concerns / complaints.

• Directs and participates in studies, surveys and specialized research for environmental matters.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduation with a Bachelor's Degree and seven years of environmental protection experience, to include three years in a supervisory role, and experience in public speaking/negotiating/mediating; Or an equivalent combination of relevant education or experience on a year for year basis.

• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local environmental regulations to include Hazardous Waste Management

• Knowledge of the Small Quantity Generators of hazardous waste verification program, Solid Waste Permitting, and Stormwater/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES).

• Master's degree in public health administration, Licensed Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional Certification, Certified Hazardous Materials Management.

• Emergency Response/Disaster Response training in Community or State Emergency Response Team (SERT/CERT) , FEMA Certifications, Safety Certifications/Trainer.

• Bilingual: Spanish/English

Resumes are not accepted in place of a completed online application. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the detailed and relevant work experience, which would qualify them for the position.

Please enter all periods of employment, including your current position, duties, hours worked and educational background. Failure to provide complete information will result in your application being disqualified.

The selected applicant will be required to submit to a pre-employment physical, drug test, and a background screening process prior to the start of employment.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County and to access a copy of the benefits handbook, we encourage you to explore the new hire benefits webpage, please take some time to review the Orientation Videos on the new hire hub as they provide valuable information about the generous benefits that the County has to offer.

To learn more about our Sign-On Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Posting Date: 3/1/2024

Closing Date: 3/17/2024

(Posting is subject to close without prior notice)

$82,867 - $107,744 / Annually

Salary based on qualifications

3165 McCrory Place

Orlando Florida 32803

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the close date of the posting. Please submit a cover letter and copies of documents, not originals, to Orange County Human Resources Division, PO Box 1393, Orlando, FL 32801-1393 or fax to (407) 836-0098 (only Veterans' Preference documentation will be accepted by fax). Your cover letter should include the position posting number you are applying for, the title of the position and the last 4 digits of your social security number.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.