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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES - 42003478 1

Date:  Mar 24, 2025


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Requisition No: 849341 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES - 42003478 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42003478 

Salary:  $59,770.36 - $82,483.18 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES

 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

 

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY
BUREAU OF FOOD INSPECTION

 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

 

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

 

CONTACT:

 

Taylor Smith, (850) 728-9755

 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional experience; or

 

A master's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience; or

 

A doctorate from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of professional experience; or

 

Four (4) years of combined experience as a Sanitation and Safety Specialist, Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

 

Five (5) years of professional experience in regulatory compliance, public health, environmental health, agriculture, food safety, quality assurance, or program administration.

 

Professional experience in environmental protection, food safety regulation, public health, agriculture, or related fields may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

 

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) 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

 

***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:

 

Occasional travel required.

 

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

 

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

 

NOTES:

 

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

 

JOB DUTIES:                       

                                              

This position manages the Manufactured Food Inspection Field Central subsection in the Bureau of Food Inspection. 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 system.  Supervises and provides oversight for the direct implementation of regional and/or statewide food inspection program. Reviews, monitors and approves employee required documents, reports, and correspondence. Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs. Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance, assistance, instruction, support, and makes decisions for program area and related issues. Ensures personnel have met the training certification and qualification as required. 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 work force and workplace.   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. Responsible for oversight to assess, coordinate, and implement training. 

 

Evaluates program needs, manages resources, and provides direction for effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives and to achieve industry compliance in an expeditious manner.  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.  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. Provides support to the State Hemp Program. Maintains knowledge of applicable program regulations and provides regulation interpretation review. 

 

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.  Some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.  Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

  • Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules and regulations.
  • 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:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.
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