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Environmental Program Manager - Port Everglades

Broward County, Florida
$87,341.79 - $139,397.61 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
115 South Andrews Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 05, 2026
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Environmental Program Manager. General Description The Environmental Program Manager with the Port Everglades Seaport Engineering and Construction Division is responsible for advanced professional and administrative work focused on coordinating, implementing, and monitoring environmental protection initiatives. This role requires the application of expert-level knowledge to ensure compliance with complex environmental regulations at the federal, state, and local levels. The incumbent evaluates potential environmental risks and threats to natural resources within Port Everglades' jurisdiction and the surrounding land and waterways, and leads technical staff in the execution of environmental policies and procedures. Work is assigned through written directives and verbal instructions, and is carried out with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative. Performance is evaluated periodically through meetings, project outcomes, and written reports. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology, engineering or field relevant to area of assignment. Requires four (4) years in managing environmental monitoring, regulation and compliance programs related to area of assignment; including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Special Certifications and Licenses Required * Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment. * Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment (if required). * Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment. Preferences Master's in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology or closely related field. PhD Master's in environmental engineering, environmental sciences, biology, chemistry, geology or closely related field. Four years of experience with obtaining regulatory environmental permits (i.e. bulkhead construction), monitoring projects and/or developing mitigation programs OSHA-30 Hour Certification State of Florida Certified Pollutant Storage System Contractor (PSSC) Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector (FSESCI) Registration as a State of Florida Professional Geologist Registration as a State of Florida Professional Engineer Two years experience applying for, managing, and administering state and federal grants. US Department of Homeland Security FEMA/USCG Incident Command System Certifications SCOPE OF WORK The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary. Coordinates and monitors high-level environmental protection programs and projects; directs through subordinates the planning, scheduling and coordination of agency activities; develops policies, procedures and priorities to meet established goals. Develops and monitors environmental programs, including the implementation and maintenance of strategic, fiscal and capital improvement plans for the agency. Prepares and coordinates environmental permits, as applicable. Assists the Director in all matters relating to environmental protection and compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Assist in the preparation and monitoring of all environmental program budgets and prepares special reports as required. Develops and implements recommendations of master plans, GIS studies, environmental studies, noise studies and long range planning studies (as applicable) to ensure continuous development of related environmental programs. Conducts studies and oversees consultant activities as it relates to environmental, groundwater monitoring, hazardous materials, air, noise and surface water studies, as applicable. Coordinates the development of environmental policies and procedures and supervises all related efforts to protect the environment. Depending upon area of assignment, conducts environmental review of tenants' leaseholds and reviews necessary permits related to tenants' needs; conducts investigations for environmental compliance for lessees and franchises seeking to conduct business with the agency. Represents the County before community groups, service organizations and civic committees to promote the agency's environmental programs and the use of facilities. Attends conferences and public and professional meetings; assists in the Agency's Master Plan related to environmental issues. Performs related work as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations. Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken. None. SPECIAL INFORMATION Competencies Manages Complexity Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms. Cultivates Innovation Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. Motivates others to find new and better ways to address challenges; provides support and resources for promising ideas. Encourages people to incorporate varied perspectives to strengthen the innovation process. Plans and Aligns Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans. Optimizes Work Processes Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service. Ensures Accountability Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures. Builds Effective Teams Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. Connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results. Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit. Communicates Effectively Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding. Persuades Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. States position with conviction and persuasive rationale. Negotiates skillfully; wins concessions without the other party feeling harmed or frustrated. Achieves a good balance between defending own position and adapting to others' needs. Manages Ambiguity Operates effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. Embraces change, staying focused, positive, and effective. Addresses problems without clear solutions, making substantial progress. Nimble Learning Learns through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder. Swiftly incorporates new concepts and principles into own expertise; skillfully uses these fresh insights to solve problems. Shares learning from own mistakes with others. County Core Values All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request. Emergency Management Responsibilities Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. County-wide Employee Responsibilities All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies. All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.