Apply Now »

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES - 42003478 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Date:  Aug 6, 2026


The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.

Requisition No: 881265 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES - 42003478 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42003478 

Salary:  $80,000.18 - $96,000.06 

Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF WHOLESALE AND DAIRY

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

 

This position’s headquarters is negotiable within Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Manatee, Marion, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, St. Lucie, and Sumter Counties.

CONTACT:

 

Taylor Smith
850-728-9755
Taylor.Smith@FDACS.gov

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine (9) years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education; or

A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of experience as a managerial, policy-making, administrator coordinating the planning administration, data analysis and research activities of an environmental related program, three (3) years of which must have been at the supervisory level; or

A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of combined experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and five (5) years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and four (4) years of professional experience as described above; or

A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences agriculture, or engineering and two (2) years of professional experience as described above.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

  • All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
  • Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
  • Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees appointed to positions involved in the management of field staff responsible for the inspection of food establishments under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must possess and maintain a functional working knowledge of the training and certification required by 5K-4.021, F.A.C..

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S., and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

This position has vendor invoice/warrant processing responsibility 215.422, F.S.

Occasional travel required.

Some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

This position manages the Wholesale Central section of the Bureau of Wholesale and Dairy. Manages and supervises the on-the-job performance and activities of division personnel under direct report to ensure that the division’s policies, protocols and procedures are appropriately and adequately implemented to ensure a uniform statewide food inspection program.  Supervises and provides oversight for the direct implementation of regional and/or statewide food inspection program. Reviews managerial procedures and practices, identifies problem areas, and initiates improvement planning and coordination.  Reviews existing and/or develops new inspection strategies and methods to meet new program responsibilities and manages changes in the workforce and workplace.   Reviews, monitors and approves employee required documents, reports, and correspondence. Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.  Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Evaluates program needs, manages resources, and provides direction for effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives and to achieve industry compliance in an expeditious manner.  Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance, assistance, instruction, support, and makes decisions for program area and related issues.  Confers with consumers and industry to answer questions, investigate and evaluate complaints, and resolve problems.  Assists administration in the development of policies and procedures related to program areas based on trends, evaluations, and audits.  Responsible for oversight to assess, coordinate, and implement training.  Makes recommendations for expansion or modification of the program as necessary to increase efficiency.

Makes recommendations for modifications and/or drafts proposed language for legislation or administrative rule. Maintains knowledge of applicable program regulations and provides regulation interpretation review.  Ensures personnel have met the training certification and qualification as required.

Represents the department as a participant in public meetings and speaking engagements.  Attends meetings, training sessions, and courses as designated. Responds to disaster or emergency situations and operates under incident command structure when required. Periodically handles emergency or request calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Ability to understand and apply applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations. 
  • Ability to formulate program policies and procedures. 
  • Ability to provide guidance to inspection and industry personnel. 
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. 
  • Ability to manage and organize workload. 
  • Ability to prepare accurate records.
  • Theory and applied knowledge in biological, chemical, physical and environmental factors affecting food safety and related control measures. 
  • Complete working knowledge of the current electronic database system. 
  • Ability to evaluate food establishment structures, environment, equipment, methods and controls for compliance with regulatory and sanitation requirements.
  • Skilled in accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports. 
  • Skill in the use of personal computers. 
  • Ability to prepare, organize review and submit reports and projects in a timely manner. 
  • Maintains knowledge of on-line, electronic applications. 
  • Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

 

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!

 

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

 

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Location: 

APOLLO BEACH, FL, US, 33572 NAPLES, FL, US, 33327 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33431 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33805 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33402 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33406 OCALA, FL, US, 34473 VALRICO, FL, US, 33594 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34945 SILVER SPRINGS, FL, US, 34488 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34981 OCALA, FL, US, 33474 NAPLES, FL, US, 34119 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 TAMPA, FL, US, 33634 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33559 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34982 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 34440 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34951 NAPLES, FL, US, 31112 GREENACRES, FL, US, 33467 FORT MEADE, FL, US, 33841 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33312 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34220 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33955 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34972 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33406 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33066 LAND O' LAKES, FL, US, 34638 NAPLES, FL, US, 34113 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33446 NORTH PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33408 LARGO, FL, US, 33777 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33973 ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33711 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34285 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34234 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33062 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33324 TAMPA, FL, US, 33613 TEQUESTA, FL, US, 33469 GULF STREAM, FL, US, 33483 LORIDA, FL, US, 33857 STUART, FL, US, 34994 SEBASTIAN, FL, US, 32958 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33060 IMMOKALEE, FL, US, 34142 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33853 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33021 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33487 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33912 PALM CITY, FL, US, 34990 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33412 THONOTOSASSA, FL, US, 33592 TAMPA, FL, US, 34748 WILDWOOD, FL, US, 34785 SEBRING, FL, US, 33872 TAMPA, FL, US, 33619 CITRA, FL, US, 32113 NAPLES, FL, US, 34144 TAMPA, FL, US, 33614 OCALA, FL, US, 34472 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33966 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33808 BOWLING GREEN, FL, US, 33834 HUDSON, FL, US, 34669 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33950 SOUTH BAY, FL, US, 33493 ARCADIA, FL, US, 33821 NORTH FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33903 TAMPA, FL, US, 33609 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33407 PINELLAS PARK, FL, US, 33781 WELLINGTON, FL, US, 33414 OCALA, FL, US, 34478 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34212 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33073 CLEWISTON, FL, US, 33440 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34652 PAHOKEE, FL, US, 33476 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33486 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33560 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33540 COCONUT GROVE, FL, US, 33133 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33990 TAMPA, FL, US, 33672 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33073 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33469 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33463 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34134 DAVIE, FL, US, 33314 REDDICK, FL, US, 32686 COPELAND, FL, US, 34137 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33082 TAMPA, FL, US, 33612 BONITA SPRINGS, FL, US, 34135 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33412 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33418 TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, US, 33617 LANTANA, FL, US, 33465 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34431 TAMPA, FL, US, 33604 DAVIE, FL, US, 33317 ROYAL PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33948 MARGATE, FL, US, 33063 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33716 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33382 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33803 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33542 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33351 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33332 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33025 DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34241 TAMPA, FL, US, 33618 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33417 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34983 LARGO, FL, US, 33774 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33319 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33326 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33064 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34237 SEBRING, FL, US, 33876 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33813 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33314 PLANT CITY, FL, US, 33563 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33884 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 TAMPA, FL, US, 33610 MURDOCK, FL, US, 33938 LARGO, FL, US, 33771 NAPLES, FL, US, 33962 TAMPA, FL, US, 33611 JUPITER, FL, US, 33458 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34208 LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33909 TAMPA, FL, US, 33625 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34203 COCONUT CREEK, FL, US, 33063 LAND O' LAKES, FL, US, 34637 FELDA, FL, US, 33930 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33859 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34450 NAPLES, FL, US, 34103 OCALA, FL, US, 32674 DOVER, FL, US, 33527 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 TARPON SPRINGS, FL, US, 34689 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33405 STUART, FL, US, 34997 GULFPORT, FL, US, 33707 SUMMERFIELD, FL, US, 34491 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34266 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33994 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33901 INVERNESS, FL, US, 34452 MOORE HAVEN, FL, US, 33471 INDIANTOWN, FL, US, 34956 LARGO, FL, US, 33770 DUNDEE, FL, US, 33838 LAND O' LAKES, FL, US, 34639 HAINES CITY, FL, US, 33844 RIVERVIEW, FL, US, 33579 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33952 JUPITER, FL, US, 33477 ST. PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33710 DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, US, 33441 OCALA, FL, US, 34479 WESTON, FL, US, 33327 LECANTO, FL, US, 34461 OCALA, FL, US, 34474 NAPLES, FL, US, 34114 BELLEVIEW, FL, US, 34420 LAKE PANASOFFKEE, FL, US, 33538 TAMPA, FL, US, 33680 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33415 HERNANDO, FL, US, 34442 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33916 LARGO, FL, US, 33778 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34211 BARTOW, FL, US, 32644 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33311 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33905 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 34428 HUDSON, FL, US, 34667 OCEAN RIDGE, FL, US, 33435 TAMPA, FL, US, 33615 LEHIGH ACRES, FL, US, 33971 ESTERO, FL, US, 33928 ORANGE LAKE, FL, US, 32681 ELLENTON, FL, US, 34222 POLK CITY, FL, US, 33868 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33069 LAKE WALES, FL, US, 33898 TAMPA, FL, US, 33605 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33467 NAPLES, FL, US, 34102 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33445 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33460 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33450 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33410 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33703 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34239 WILTON MANORS, FL, US, 33305 OCALA, FL, US, 34470 TAMPA, FL, US, 33620 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34280 ZOLFO SPRINGS, FL, US, 33890 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33019 WEEKI WACHEE, FL, US, 34606 PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34668 ZEPHYRHILLS, FL, US, 33541 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 NAPLES, FL, US, 34117 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34945 HOLIDAY, FL, US, 34690 VENICE, FL, US, 34293 ST. PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33702 OSPREY, FL, US, 34229 ST PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33701 LARGO, FL, US, 33773 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315 CRYSTAL RIVER, FL, US, 32629 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34974 RIVIERA BEACH, FL, US, 33404 SEFFNER, FL, US, 33584 LAKE ALFRED, FL, US, 33850 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34946 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34604 HOMOSASSA, FL, US, 34446 HOBE SOUND, FL, US, 33455 NAPLES, FL, US, 34104 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34614 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33316 WESLEY CHAPEL, FL, US, 33543 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33870 FT MYERS BEACH, FL, US, 33931 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33801 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33919 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33462 BARTOW, FL, US, 33830 TAMPA, FL, US, 33637 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33980 LAUDERHILL, FL, US, 33319 NAPLES, FL, US, 34101 DAVIE, FL, US, 33325 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33426 SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33712 FROSTPROOF, FL, US, 33843 GIBSONTON, FL, US, 33534 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33825 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756 LAKELAND, FL, US, 34761 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33951 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34233 NAPLES, FL, US, 34120 NORTH PORT, FL, US, 34287 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34231 BRADENTON, FL, US, 34205 NEW PORT RICHEY, FL, US, 34654 BELLE GLADE, FL, US, 33430 SAN ANTONIO, FL, US, 33576 ST. PETERSBURG, FL, US, 33731 LITHIA, FL, US, 33547 TAMPA, FL, US, 33617 VENICE, FL, US, 34285 OCALA, FL, US, 34475 SEBRING, FL, US, 33870 PALMETTO, FL, US, 34221 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33413 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33902 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34949 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34987 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33444 TEMPLE TERRACE, FL, US, 33637 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33304 TERRA CEIA, FL, US, 34250 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34243 OCALA, FL, US, 34482 THE VILLAGES, FL, US, 32162 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33813 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34601 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33880 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33908 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33525 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33954 TAMARAC, FL, US, 33321 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34609 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33811 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760 VENICE, FL, US, 34292 PORT CHARLOTTE, FL, US, 33953 PALMDALE, FL, US, 33944 DELRAY BEACH, FL, US, 33483 MYAKKA CITY, FL, US, 34251 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33913 NAPLES, FL, US, 34109 BOCA RATON, FL, US, 33434 AVON PARK, FL, US, 33826 BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513 WAUCHULA, FL, US, 33873 SUNRISE, FL, US, 33323 AUBURNDALE, FL, US, 33823 CAPE CORAL, FL, US, 33904 FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33311 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33526 PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, US, 33418 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33411 JUPITER, FL, US, 33478 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33460 LAUDERDALE LAKES, FL, US, 33313 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 32982 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34947 BAY PINES, FL, US, 33744 BARTOW, FL, US, 33831 FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33907 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34236 TAMPA, FL, US, 33607 DUNEDIN, FL, US, 34698 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34232 TAMPA, FL, US, 33616 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33831 RUSKIN, FL, US, 33570 LAKE PLACID, FL, US, 33852 BROOKSVILLE, FL, US, 34602 OKEECHOBEE, FL, US, 34973 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33024 PORT ST. LUCIE, FL, US, 34986 BRADENTON, FL, US, 33870 LANTANA, FL, US, 33462 ARCADIA, FL, US, 34265 PUNTA GORDA, FL, US, 33982 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33426 POMPANO BEACH, FL, US, 33068 DADE CITY, FL, US, 33523 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33815 JENSEN BEACH, FL, US, 34957 WINTER HAVEN, FL, US, 33881 CORAL SPRINGS, FL, US, 33065 BOYNTON BEACH, FL, US, 33437 PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL, US, 34984 FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950 SPRING HILL, FL, US, 34606 NAPLES, FL, US, 34108 OCALA, FL, US, 34471 FELLSMERE, FL, US, 32948 DUNNELLON, FL, US, 34432 BRANDON, FL, US, 33511 VENUS, FL, US, 33960 PEMBROKE PINES, FL, US, 33024 PLANTATION, FL, US, 33313 LABELLE, FL, US, 33975 LAKELAND, FL, US, 33809 SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240 TAMPA, FL, US, 33606 GREENACRES, FL, US, 33463 STUART, FL, US, 34984 FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33301 LAKE WORTH, FL, US, 33461 STUART, FL, US, 34996 WEBSTER, FL, US, 33597 TAMPA, FL, US, 33626 FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 SEBRING, FL, US, 33875 CANAL POINT, FL, US, 33438 TAMPA, FL, US, 33602 WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33409 NAPLES, FL, US, 34112


Nearest Major Market: Tampa

Apply Now »