Supervising Regulatory Scientist

Supervising Regulatory Scientist

Division of Regulatory Services

Job Summary:

This is advanced professional work, supervising and managing a team of Regulatory Scientists, reviewing complex and/or controversial permit applications, serving as an expert witness, reviewing wetland mitigation and restoration plans, ensuring consistency in the application of rules and regulations, and assisting in rule and policy development for environmental permitting and compliance.

Job duties include:

Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates performance, and provides technical assistance and direction to subordinate staff. Reviews and signs off on technical documents. Meets and communicates with staff regularly to ensure consistency and alignment with rules and Division procedures. Monitors, manages, and balances the overall workload with other Supervising Regulatory Scientists. Facilitates the resolution of elevated projects and keeps leadership updated on projects of heightened concern. Participates in and supports the Division’s performance goals and mission.
Reviews the environmental portion of the larger and/or more complex applications for Environmental Resource Permits (ERPs) and Sovereign Submerged Lands (SSL). Assists as needed in the review of Consumptive Use Permits (CUPs). Responsibilities include wetland delineation, applying the Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) rule, and reviewing environmental reports, mitigation plans, construction plans/drawings and legal documents to determine if projects meet District criteria for permit issuance; preparing technical staff reports and letters; conducting pre-application meetings; coordinating the review of projects with other review team members; documenting project actions, activities, and pertinent information in the electronic regulatory system (e-Reg); and communicating regularly with appropriate leadership on projects of heightened concern.
Reviews the environmental portion of the larger and/or more complex compliance and enforcement projects, to evaluate conformance with District rules and issued permits. Responsibilities include conducting periodic site inspections during and upon completion of project construction/implementation to monitor system conditions; evaluating compliance submittals; reviewing and evaluating monitoring reports; responding to complaints and public information requests; facilitating resolutions to non-compliance issues; performing permit determinations; writing technical reports and enforcement actions; reviewing legal documents and coordinating with legal staff; documenting compliance actions, activities and pertinent information in e-Reg; communicating regularly with appropriate leadership on compliance matters of heightened concern.

Skilled In:

Collaborative problem solving; project management; workload management; assisting staff in meeting SMART Objectives; application of ERP, SSL, CUP and UMAM rules; the ability to read maps, aerials, and plans; use of GIS tools, the use of basic computer software; writing technical reports and letters; and effectively communicating with others within formal and informal settings.

Ability To:

Consistently demonstrates highly effective creative thinking, problem solving, collaboration, customer service, and team building skills and abilities; effectively leads and positively influences others within and outside their work unit through active participation at Team, Program, and Division level meetings; proactively identifies and facilitates the implementation of adopted process improvements, program efficiencies, and consistency measures at an individual, team, and Program level; and demonstrates an exceptionally high level of technical expertise; and consistent and effective modeling of the “self” and “other” leadership competencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science or a closely related discipline and six years of professional experience in the environmental field, one of which must be leading a project team, coordinating activities of a workgroup, or serving as a team lead.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in biology, ecology, botany, environmental science, or a closely related discipline, can substitute for one year of the experience described above.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

Approximately 60% in an office environment, sitting at desk and operating a personal computer or meeting with staff and applicants/consultants, and approximately 40% working in the field conducting site visits as required.

Regular field visits:

The candidate must have the ability to endure outdoor environments in uncomfortable temperatures, inclement weather, and remote locations.

Licenses:

Valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Additional Details:

Starting Salary Range: $77,272.00 - $100,443.20

Starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Benefits include Florida Retirement System, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave and holidays, professional development, wellness program, and eligible for public service student loan forgiveness program.

Your application will receive careful consideration and, if selected for an interview, you will be contacted to schedule an appointment. St. Johns River Water Management District participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an internet-based system that allows businesses to determine the eligibility of their employees to work in the Unites States.

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Veterans’ Preference/Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace

Location: Palm Bay Service Center

Closing Date: April 27, 2026

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