ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 42001342

Requisition No: 868987 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 42001342

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42001342 

Salary:  $45,000.02 - $55,000.14 

Posting Closing Date: 02/02/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

George Miller, Jr., Phone (352) 681-0318

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or

Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

Two and a half (2.5) 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:

Public Applicator License, Authorized Certification Official.

Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter.

Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, required.

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:

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional administrative, consulting, and supervisory position responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and directing the activities of the Chiefland Seed Source Foundation and working with bureau staff and nursery owners for the production of registered seed and liner production.

Plans, schedules, supervises, and provides training in grove production and cultural care for assigned positions. Recruits and assists in the selection of personnel to fill vacancies in foundation seed block. Oversees foundation tree production, planting and cultural care in Levy County.  Coordinates the planning for tree production by anticipating seed variety demand and having seed production peak for timely distribution of material to customers.   Keeps seed source trees in optimal production by planning proper application rates for fertilizer, water, and insecticides. Responsible for keeping insects out of greenhouses by maintaining structures and applying pesticides. Supervises others in the collection and recording of test samples, data and horticultural observations from foundation trees.  Performs various field diagnostic tests for virus detection, participates in and supervises others in routine grove and nursery maintenance practices, such as fertilizing, spraying, pruning, cold protection, soil fumigation, propagation, planting and other care, as required. Keeps records of foundation plantings, properly identifying the trees from nursery records and making permanent records of the tree status.  Inspects trees for virus symptoms during specified time periods and makes special inspections when required to investigate problems with records. Consults with and assists bureau chief on development of program policy and other operational aspects of the clean stock program.

Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Approves timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. 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.

Organizes and provides leadership to other members of the bureau staff in harvesting fruit from the foundation for distribution to growers; visually inspects trees for health and vigor; makes records to preserve identity of the material to be distributed. Witnesses the harvesting of seed and distribution from foundation trees, including the following duties:

    1) Inspects trees for abnormal growth, true-to-type fruit and general tree condition, making sure the trees selected are properly virus-tested as indicated on records.

    2) Takes seed orders from customers.

    3) Records the number of seeds distributed and identifies the specific tree from which they were cut, keeping accurate records.

    4) Tags individual bags of seed, recording exact tree, clones, and virus status.

    5) Packages, mails, or distributes seed to nurserymen.

Oversees physical facilities at foundation seed location. Consults in the design and construction of greenhouses when needed. Schedule’s maintenance of all grove equipment and work areas keeping infrastructure and equipment in good repair.

Attends training seminars and meetings relating to scientific and educational research and development in the area of citrus; provides assistance to other bureaus with emergency programs of the division. Performs other related duties as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of tractors, sprayers and other implements used in the cultivation of citrus.
• Knowledge of plant growth, plant nutrition, insects and diseases.
• Knowledge of citrus varieties and rootstocks.
• Ability to repair and maintain physical facilities including the knowledge of basic construction techniques with the ability to make minor repairs.
• Ability to motivate, train, and supervise employees.
• Ability to understand and apply federal and state rules and procedures. 
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work.
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and humid environments.
• Ability to walk on uneven ground and in inclement weather.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
  
  

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.