Bureau Chief - Everglades & Estuaries Protection bei South Florida Water Management District
South Florida Water Management District · West Palm Beach, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Senior
- Optionales Büro in West Palm Beach
Job Description
The Chief of the Everglades & Estuaries Protection Bureau ensures all strategies, initiatives, programs, and processes support the agency's core mission of flood control, restoration and water supply. Primary focus is overseeing State Policy & Coordination for a multimillion-dollar program for implementing stormwater quality improvement projects and programs for the Greater Everglades pursuant to the Northern Everglades & Estuaries Protection Program and Everglades Forever Act statutes (373.4595 and 373.4592, Florida Statutes, respectively). The Bureau Chief leads a team of Project Managers, Scientists and Engineers in the planning and implementation of environmental restoration efforts for addressing water quality improvement issues identified within watershed stormwater runoff and impaired water bodies.
Primary responsibilities of this position include the coordination of science, engineering, program and project management, regulatory, budget and reporting activities for these programs both internally and externally.
The incumbent should have strong knowledge and experience in strategic and operational planning, water resource protection policies and state and federal regulations, as well as experience working with but not limited to the ecosystem restoration programs, state and federal water quality standards and programs, and TMDL/BMAP programs.
The position will report to the Division Director of the Ecosystem Restoration. In general, the Bureau Chief is responsible for providing fiscally-responsible direction for managing capital, financial resources and human resources and serves as decision maker for the office's day-to-day and long-term operations.
Incumbent should consistently demonstrate versatility in a dynamic environment and unstructured situations and should have a proven ability to effectively resolve a wide variety of complex technical and non-technical problems that involve ambiguity and uncertainty; resource constraints; tight schedules and budgets; operational impacts; and, policy and financial implications. Strong experience working with and establishing linkages with key stakeholders is required. Requires strong and effective communication skills and experience to effectively interact with high-level officials representing federal, state, county and municipal agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations, private individuals, Native American Tribes and interest groups.
Education/Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with a graduate level degree preferred and 12+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in discipline and leadership roles that can be applied to support the Office’s Annual Work Plan and the District's strategic goals and objectives. Typically, experience includes six or more (6+) years of experience managing a major department for an organization and six or more (6+) years of experience designing and implementing programs and policies for an organization. Management experience for special projects or organization-wide initiatives strongly preferred. Prior experience attained from either internal and/or external jobs. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
This position has previously been assigned a significant emergency response leadership role in coordinating training, response, and recovery efforts of the staff. This position will be considered for that role in the future.
Mostly sedentary in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to effectively produce work. Some travel to conduct business in the field or at remote locations. Some evenings and weekends to participate in forums, events and intergovernmental activities.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]
Primary responsibilities of this position include the coordination of science, engineering, program and project management, regulatory, budget and reporting activities for these programs both internally and externally.
The incumbent should have strong knowledge and experience in strategic and operational planning, water resource protection policies and state and federal regulations, as well as experience working with but not limited to the ecosystem restoration programs, state and federal water quality standards and programs, and TMDL/BMAP programs.
The position will report to the Division Director of the Ecosystem Restoration. In general, the Bureau Chief is responsible for providing fiscally-responsible direction for managing capital, financial resources and human resources and serves as decision maker for the office's day-to-day and long-term operations.
Incumbent should consistently demonstrate versatility in a dynamic environment and unstructured situations and should have a proven ability to effectively resolve a wide variety of complex technical and non-technical problems that involve ambiguity and uncertainty; resource constraints; tight schedules and budgets; operational impacts; and, policy and financial implications. Strong experience working with and establishing linkages with key stakeholders is required. Requires strong and effective communication skills and experience to effectively interact with high-level officials representing federal, state, county and municipal agencies, non-profit organizations, corporations, private individuals, Native American Tribes and interest groups.
Education/Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline with a graduate level degree preferred and 12+ years of experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in discipline and leadership roles that can be applied to support the Office’s Annual Work Plan and the District's strategic goals and objectives. Typically, experience includes six or more (6+) years of experience managing a major department for an organization and six or more (6+) years of experience designing and implementing programs and policies for an organization. Management experience for special projects or organization-wide initiatives strongly preferred. Prior experience attained from either internal and/or external jobs. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Licenses:
Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required.
Physical Requirements/Working Environment:
Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role.
This position has previously been assigned a significant emergency response leadership role in coordinating training, response, and recovery efforts of the staff. This position will be considered for that role in the future.
Mostly sedentary in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to effectively produce work. Some travel to conduct business in the field or at remote locations. Some evenings and weekends to participate in forums, events and intergovernmental activities.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the close of the job posting.
Americans with Disabilities Act
The South Florida Water Management District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Bureau at [email protected]
Working Title
Bureau Chief - Everglades & Estuaries Protection
Posting Options:
Internal / External
