Development Review Services Environmental Manager
Listed on 2026-05-26
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Management
Program / Project Manager, Operations Manager, Environmental Manager, Water Management -
Engineering
Operations Manager, Water Management
Development Review Services Environmental Manager
Location: 440 Court Street, Clearwater, FL
As Development Review Environmental Manager, you will lead with a strong commitment to exceptional customer service and continuous improvement. You will oversee environmental services and technical support for the DRS environmental group, ensuring that our team not only meets but exceeds expectations in compliance with the County’s Land Development Code and NPDES Program. In this leadership role, you will perform administrative and professional work with supervisory responsibility of an environmental program involving land development and permitting;
plan, assign and supervise the work of professional and technical employees engaged in the review of site plans, building permit records, NPDES compliance, zoning clearances, tree permits, habitat permits and conducting habitat inspections to ensure compliance with County codes, ordinances and state regulations. You will be instrumental in optimizing environmental workloads and execution to meet target Level of Service KPIs and project schedules.
Your role involves complex coordination with various County departments and extensive public interaction to manage environmental activities and natural resource management.
- Promote a Customer-Centric Culture:
Create and foster a culture focused on exceptional customer service and issue resolution. Ensure that all team members are empowered to find solutions that meet both customer needs and organizational goals, adopting a "getting to yes" approach. - Drive Continuous Improvement:
Lead by example in driving innovation and proactive problem-solving. Encourage a mindset that identifies and addresses challenges before they escalated, ensuring that processes and practices are continuously improved. - Achieve Performance Excellence:
Provide strong leadership to meet Level of Service KPIs and operational goals. Align team efforts with clear expectations and foster a collaborative environment that promotes accountability and success. - Technical Leadership:
Supervise, coordinate and provide technical guidance to the DRS environmental staff. Oversee environmental review and technical services related to site plans, building permit records, tree permits, habitat permits, zoning clearances, and environmental/habitat inspections. - Effective Communication and Coordination:
Ensure the timely and effective preparation of technical reports and reviews. Coordinate with developers and design professionals to discuss site plan comments and manage contract administration for consulting contracts. - Strategic Oversight:
Provide strategic guidance and vision over environmental review processes, staff training, and consultant management. Implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with laws, permits, regulations and codes. - Staff Development:
Motivate, coach, train, and mentor staff to enhance their skills and performance, promoting a culture of growth and excellence.
- Develop and manage an environmental permitting program involving the review and issuance of permits, compliance monitoring, variances, policies, and enforcement of several ordinances;
- Supervise, plan, review and oversee the work of a staff of subordinate Environmental Specialists and give assistance and advice on difficult and unusual problems;
- Review and analyze new and renewal permit applications, prepare written comments on regulatory compliance and submit to proper agencies;
- Participate in pre-application meetings with contractors, developers, engineers and the general public and provide information, rule interpretation and assistance to ensure compliance with regulations;
- Review requests for waivers, administrative adjustments and variances, and apply professional environmental regulation standards to unique situations in approving or denying the same;
- Ensure that all environmental land development codes are enforced and interpret ordinances;
- Develop program budgets, standard operating procedures and track inventory and asset control;
- Oversee the fine citation process, the implementation of fines to final disposition and ensure that…
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