ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 42005370

Requisition No: 860494 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 42005370

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42005370 

Salary:  $48,100.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/22/2025 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AQUACULTURE

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Serina Rocco/850-617-7600

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one and a half (1.5) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or

A master’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) months of experience as described above; or

Two and a half (2.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

Three (3) years of 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:

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

Moderate travel required. 

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

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

JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. Incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. 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.

Supervises Environmental Specialists conducting Best Management Practices compliance inspections.  Responsible for all office administrative functions such as, but not limited to, monitoring work loads, work objectives, and deadlines; evaluating job performance and regularly communicating with staff and supervisor.

Conducts compliance inspections at aquaculture facilities certified under 5L-3.004, F.A.C. to determined the compliance with best management practices. Audits compliance with all provisions of the certification program.

Reviews Aquaculture Certificate of Registration applications and assists applicants in the certification process by providing information regarding site selection and production plans relative to best management practices and other licenses or regulatory requirements. Serves as an advisor to the applicants in order for them to have a better understanding of the aquaculture certification process and best management practices required. Conducts initial site inspections and recommends issuance or denial of certificates.

Serves as an ombudsman to the aquaculture industry assisting with permitting difficulties and encouraging industry monitoring programs. Works with aquaculture business development efforts as outlined in the State Aquaculture Plan.

Performs other job related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, agency rules and processes.
• Knowledge of personnel policies and practices.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to compliance of certified facilities.
• Ability to train new staff in all aspects of the assigned program.
• Ability to recruit, interview, and select persons for the assigned program.
• Ability to motivate, develop, direct, and assist staff.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and summarize information.
• Ability to prepare compliance and/or technical reports.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to interact with the public, coworkers, staff and other local, state or federal employees in a tactful, courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Ability to effectively work independently as well as cooperatively with staff.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate personal work assignments and schedules.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively through all written and spoken means.
• Ability to provide information/feedback to supervisors and staff through all written, spoken and electronic means.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques at all times.
• Ability to proficiently operate personal computers, printers, cell phones, vehicles and all issued equipment.
• Ability to travel.
  
  

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.