Director Of Dist Mgt-Dep; Se Dist

Position: DIRECTOR OF DIST MGT-DEP (SE DIST) - 37010351
Requisition No: 878686

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

DIRECTOR OF DIST MGT-DEP (SE DIST)
- Pay Plan: SMS

Position Number:

Salary: $125,000 - $135,200 Commensurate with experience

Posting Closing Date: 07/17/2026

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DIRECTOR OF DISTRICT MANAGEMENT - DEP

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Pending Vacancy

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state's lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida's natural resources and enhance its ecosystem.

The Work You Will Do:

This is a Senior level managerial position within the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and is responsible for overseeing all operations within the District Office, as well as any branch offices associated with the district. The incumbent of the position will communicate, motivate, train, and evaluate on direct work performance, and is responsible for time and attendance of subordinates.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection protects, conserves and manages the state's natural resources and enforces its environmental laws. Each position works together as a whole to advance Florida's position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state's economy.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

Southeast District - The Southeast District Office is located in West Palm. West Palm is popular for its great beaches, shopping and fishing. Attractions include the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, Norton Museum of Art, and Henry Morrison Flagler Museum as well as over 145 golf courses. West Palm has a dynamic downtown hub for shopping, dining, and community events.

The Southeast District covers 7 counties ( St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe).

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

* Annual and Sick Leave benefits;

* Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;

* State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click );

* Flexible Spending Accounts;

* Tuition waivers;

* And more!

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Pay:

Annual Salary: $125,000 - $135,200 Commensurate with experience.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent in this position is the primary representative of the DEP within the region. As such, this person is expected to be able to represent the core mission, directives, and goals expressed by the agency, as well as any legislative or Governor's office initiatives.

Exercising independent judgment, the Director is responsible for:

* Overall management and supervision of all district staff. Managing personnel issues, including fair and unbiased hiring; training; mentoring; evaluation; and taking disciplinary actions in a timely way as needed. Responsible for time and attendance of direct report subordinates.

* Planning, organizing and reviewing work of district staff to ensure the DEP mission is accomplished; levels of service met; and state and federal work commitments are met.

* Managing an effective, efficient permitting, compliance and enforcement program for the regulatory areas under district jurisdiction.

* Managing the district budget effectively and efficiently, including fair and regular distribution of available rate.

* Ensuring the highest levels of public service are provided by staff.

* Acting as a liaison for the DEP with all levels of local government, stakeholder groups, and other interested parties.

* Representing the DEP on a variety of boards, work groups, and councils related to the agency mission.

* Working cooperatively with the Water Management Districts to implement and enhance shared or parallel programs.

* Representing the DEP to the Governor and Cabinet as required.

* Forging a good working relationship with other parts of the DEP which may reside within the district, such as the Parks, ORCP, or law enforcement sections.

* Providing water quality certifications and processing permit applications for Everglades construction and restoration projects.

* Participating in inter-agency review and planning activities associated with Everglades restoration activities.

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