Section Chief- Wetland Water Quality Treatment Section Job Summary/Accountabilities:
The South Florida Water Management District (www.sfwmd.gov<http://www.sfwmd.gov>) is seeking to fill a leadership position for the management of the Water Quality Treatment Technologies Section of the Applied Sciences Bureau and the science that supports and contributes to the success of the Restoration Strategies and Long Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals strategic programs, including oversight of a $55 million, 10-year Everglades Stormwater Treatment Area (STA) Science Plan (https://www.sfwmd.gov/our-work/restoration-strategies/science-plan). The Everglades Stormwater Treatment Areas are constructed wetlands designed to reduce total phosphorus from stormwater runoff to an average of 13 ug/l. 58,000 acres of STAs have been built to date south of Lake Okeechobee to meet this objective. Additional infrastructure includes both deep and shallow reservoirs, or flow equalization basins (FEBs) that are used to improve system operations. This Section Administrator will be a key player in the development of scientific research and water quality improvement strategies and tactics to help meet the Agency's water quality obligations and responsibilities. This includes scientific research, monitoring, analysis, and recommendations to best manage and optimize performance of the STAs District-wide. The incumbent shall work closely with all stakeholder groups within the science community that have vested interest in the performance of the STAs and shall have an understanding of various scientific approaches and water quality treatment technologies. Participation in frequent discussions regarding the short-term and long-term operation and management of the STAs will be required. The incumbent must have experience and skills in overseeing or conducting integration and synthesis of large data sets for complex research studies and interpreting the outcome of analyses. In addition, the incumbent must be a published scientist and have demonstrable skills in reviewing scientific reports and manuscripts. The incumbent shall also have the skills to communicate highly complex issues in a manner that the management and general public may understand and have the ability to lead and facilitate meetings with internal and external stakeholders. The Section Administrator will develop, execute and measure work plans and goals as well as manage budget and will be responsible for presenting goals, process, and policy recommendations to the Bureau Chief and Division Director. The incumbent will have general managerial functions including budgeting and human resources. This position will have considerable business and policy interaction with Office of Everglades Policy and Coordination, Operations, Engineering and Construction Division, and the Executive Office. The position will manage by leading, directing, and providing oversight of the day-to-day activities of the Section and staff; and oversee and control initiatives and activities to ensure work gets accomplished within budget and schedule, and deviations are addressed promptly. Employment Guidelines: Typically has a B.A./B.S but a graduate degree is strongly preferred. M.S/M.A. in a Natural Science or Engineering discipline with a Ph.D. degree and 10+ years experience that demonstrates measurable career progression in discipline and leadership roles that can be applied to support the District's strategic goals and objectives; including 6 years supervisory experience, in directing, managing, and/or implementing research, engineering, and/or planning projects associated with water resources. The position requires strong knowledge and experience in multidisciplinary planning of large complex scientific initiatives necessary to direct and coordinate staff efforts, as well as significant experience in working and establishing linkages with key stakeholders (internal and external) and communication skills and experience to effectively interact up, down and across the Agency's organization. Experience with treatment wetlands and nutrient water quality treatment technologies, is highly desired. Physical Requirements/Working Environment: Due to the District's response role and in the total scope of emergency management, this position may at times, be required to provide support before, during and after major storm events and emergency situations, such as hurricanes or other declared emergencies, depending on assigned emergency response role. Mostly sedentary in an office environment sitting at a desk and operating a personal computer to produce work products. Licenses: Valid State of Florida Driver's License is required. To apply, please go to online to www.sfwmd.gov/careers<http://www.sfwmd.gov/careers> Reference #2264BR
