ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64029729

Requisition No: 839609 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64029729

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64029729 

Salary:  $50,000 - $70,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/30/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

*Pending Vacancy*

Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides environmental managerial work serving as the Environmental Manager-SES for Washington County Health Department and Holmes County Health Department. This employee exercises independent judgment in administering the Environmental Health Program and assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and the preparation and administration of budgets.  Represents the department at public meetings, administrative actions, court, permit hearings and workshops. This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Performs administrative and technical reviews and determines approval or denial of Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, swimming pools, mobile home parks and water system permit application.  Upon approval, ensure the issuance of such permits.  Provides supervision and guidance to environmental staff in assuring that projects conform to specifications.  Performs field activities as necessary.  This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the field staff under their supervision.

Confers with consulting engineers, developers, onsite sewage treatment and disposal system installers, governmental officials, industrial representative, attorneys, or citizens regarding compliance with applicable Florida Statues and Florida Administrative Codes.  Coordinates and performs field activities relative to such environmental health programs.

Develops internal management policies and procedures related to protection and restoration of the state's environmental resources.

Investigates and evaluates complaints related to all sources of pollution such as failing onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems and/or initiates appropriate monitoring or corrective actions.

Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies on specific projects.

Assists DEP, EPA, or other major environmental programs by providing technical, scientific, and professional support to the community and local government.    

Serves as back-up Information Custodial for Environmental Health assigned responsibility for maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and DOH policies.

Performs other duties as required and when directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to manage an environmental program.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to promote collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, staff, and persons outside the agency.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders in public forums and build consensus.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data for the public and to prepare short technical reports. 
• Ability to utilize computer mapping and/or geographic systems.
• Ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Required - Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences, engineering sciences, engineering, or computer science from an accredited university or college and four years of verifiable related experience, of which at least one year is as a supervisor, coordinator, project manager, program manager, team lead, team trainer, or a Preferred- Valid driver’s license

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

FDOH-Holmes & Washington County Health Departments

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

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised: 

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. 

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov. 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. 

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. 

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.