SENIOR PROGRAM ANALYST

Summary

Senior Program AnalystThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Water Resource Management, is seeking a highly motivated specialist in technical water resources and infrastructure to serve as the State Dam Safety Officer for the Florida Dam Safety Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. This position plays a critical role in protecting public safety, property, water resources, and natural systems through statewide dam safety program administration, technical evaluations, regulatory coordination, and implementation of federally funded dam safety initiatives.Responsibilities include administering Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dam safety grants, managing contracts and project deliverables, developing program goals, policies, and technical guidance documents, and coordinating statewide training, outreach, and interagency initiatives. The position also involves conducting technical evaluations of dam design, construction, maintenance, and inspections; assessing hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical conditions; and supporting Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) activities to promote dam safety, regulatory consistency, and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.The position is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, with travel required for site visits, dam inspections, training, and emergency response activities throughout the state as necessary. The incumbent will be required to work a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, and be present for work during the core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flex scheduling opportunities may be available in accordance with Department policy. This position is designated as emergency Mission Essential Personnel and will require on-call availability and emergency response duties.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of civil, environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, or water resources engineering and/or hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrogeologic, and stormwater management principles and practices.Knowledge of or ability to learn engineering principles associated with the design, construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, and monitoring of dams, embankments, and water management infrastructure.Ability to review and evaluate engineering reports, technical studies, design plans, hydrodynamic models, hydrologic and hydraulic other project-related data for technical adequacy and regulatory consistency.Ability to interpret and apply Florida Statutes, administrative rules, policies, technical guidance documents, and permitting criteria related to dam safety, stormwater management, and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP).Ability to conduct field inspections, site evaluations, and technical assessments of dams, impoundments, stormwater management systems, and associated infrastructure.Ability to coordinate technical projects, manage grants and contractual services, evaluate project deliverables, and meet deadlines and performance requirements.Skill in utilizing computer applications, databases, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and technical tools to support engineering evaluations, program administration, and data management.Ability to provide technical assistance, coordinate training and outreach activities, and effectively communicate with Department staff, regulatory agencies, engineering professionals, and stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including preparing technical correspondence, reports, guidance documents, and presentations; planning and organizing assignments; and maintaining effective working relationships.Minimum Qualifications:Valid Driver License.At least four years of verifiable related experience in geotechnical engineering, or related engineering or geologic, environmental science or natural science disciplines.Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, geology, environmental science or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.Pay: Starting Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Job Description

Senior Program AnalystThe Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Division of Water Resource Management, is seeking a highly motivated specialist in technical water resources and infrastructure to serve as the State Dam Safety Officer for the Florida Dam Safety Program located in Tallahassee, Florida. This position plays a critical role in protecting public safety, property, water resources, and natural systems through statewide dam safety program administration, technical evaluations, regulatory coordination, and implementation of federally funded dam safety initiatives.Responsibilities include administering Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) dam safety grants, managing contracts and project deliverables, developing program goals, policies, and technical guidance documents, and coordinating statewide training, outreach, and interagency initiatives. The position also involves conducting technical evaluations of dam design, construction, maintenance, and inspections; assessing hydrologic, hydraulic, and geotechnical conditions; and supporting Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP) activities to promote dam safety, regulatory consistency, and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.The position is headquartered in Tallahassee, Florida, with travel required for site visits, dam inspections, training, and emergency response activities throughout the state as necessary. The incumbent will be required to work a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, and be present for work during the core hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flex scheduling opportunities may be available in accordance with Department policy. This position is designated as emergency Mission Essential Personnel and will require on-call availability and emergency response duties.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of civil, environmental, geotechnical, hydraulic, or water resources engineering and/or hydrologic, hydraulic, hydrogeologic, and stormwater management principles and practices.Knowledge of or ability to learn engineering principles associated with the design, construction, inspection, repair, maintenance, and monitoring of dams, embankments, and water management infrastructure.Ability to review and evaluate engineering reports, technical studies, design plans, hydrodynamic models, hydrologic and hydraulic other project-related data for technical adequacy and regulatory consistency.Ability to interpret and apply Florida Statutes, administrative rules, policies, technical guidance documents, and permitting criteria related to dam safety, stormwater management, and Environmental Resource Permitting (ERP).Ability to conduct field inspections, site evaluations, and technical assessments of dams, impoundments, stormwater management systems, and associated infrastructure.Ability to coordinate technical projects, manage grants and contractual services, evaluate project deliverables, and meet deadlines and performance requirements.Skill in utilizing computer applications, databases, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and technical tools to support engineering evaluations, program administration, and data management.Ability to provide technical assistance, coordinate training and outreach activities, and effectively communicate with Department staff, regulatory agencies, engineering professionals, and stakeholders.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, including preparing technical correspondence, reports, guidance documents, and presentations; planning and organizing assignments; and maintaining effective working relationships.Minimum Qualifications:Valid Driver License.At least four years of verifiable related experience in geotechnical engineering, or related engineering or geologic, environmental science or natural science disciplines.Post secondary degrees from an accredited college or university with a major in engineering, geology, environmental science or one of the natural sciences may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.Pay: Starting Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.