ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64027240

Requisition No: 853272 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64027240

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64027240 

Salary:  $81,000.00 to $87,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2025 

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Job Title: Environmental Manager – SES, Position Number: 64027240

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends the majority 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.

Responsible for the supervision of staff Including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions. Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.

The incumbent an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Clay County works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated State, County, and community efforts. The incumbent Is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners. Finally, the incumbent is expected perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance.
 

This position directs and manages a comprehensive County Public Health Unit's Environmental Program in Clay County. The Environmental Health Division of the County Health Department under the direction of the Environmental Health Manager functions independently with the full knowledge and support of the Public Health Officer/Administrator. The incumbent in this position formulates policies and procedures that nave significant impact in personnel staffing, preparation, and administration of the division’s budget.  The incumbent reports directly to the Assistant County Health Department Director and is responsible for related duties such as strategic planning, budget recommendations, quality assurance, disaster planning, response, and recovery activities.

Plan, organize and manage the County Environmental Health programs.  This position directs and evaluates the work of the staff.  The incumbent is accountable for revenue collections through State and County Environmental fees and is responsible for preparation and justification of the annual Environmental Health Budget including providing revisions/updates at least quarterly to the Business Manager. This position is responsible and accountable the performance of the environmental health, whether supervised directly or indirectly.  This Position will assure all Inspection records and supporting documents generated by Environmental health staff are complete and meet minimum standards and deadlines. All field activities require travel via County or personal vehicle.

Direct the development, preparation, and negotiations of the department contracts with Local and other State agencies.   The incumbent must manage and oversee the execution of the Water Well Delegation Agreement with the St. Johns River Water Management District under the auspices of the Clay County Board of County Commissioners.   

Formulate new and review existing policies to effectively operate the Environmental Health program within State and Federal
guidelines.  Exercise independent judgment in formulating policies and procedures concerning Environmental Health Personnel and in managing the Environmental Health Program providing technical, scientific, and professional guidance.

Coordinate and direct a quality improvement plan for all County Environmental Health programs in alignment with the Clay County Health Department Strategic Plan that provides an environment conducive to an optimum level of community hygiene. Assume a leadership role in agency's strategic planning and strategic plan implementation. Promotes and facilitates the incorporation of core values and strategic Initiatives.

Confer with consulting engineers, physicians, governmental officials, Industry representatives, and citizens regarding compliance with department rules and regulations. Counsels staff, BOCC County Engineer and licensees regarding appropriate interpretation of public health laws.

Represent the Department at public meetings and Board of County Commission meetings and operational workshops. Participates in all phases of emergency preparedness, including planning, response, and recovery. Respond to emergencies as directed.  Participate in continuing Environmental Health education programs including speaking to civic and social organizations interested in public health. Serve on various governmental boards to provide input and direction on issues involving environmental concerns.

Conduct Routine and Re-Inspections, as needed, in all Program Areas.  Serve as back-up to Clerical position in times of their absence.  Conduct County Development Review Committee (DRC) plan reviews utilizing County database and software.

Performs all the other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• General working knowledge of all equipment used In Environmental Health Section.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct staff.
• Ability to weigh the relative cost and benefit of potential actions.
• Knowledge of principles and processes in organizational planning, coordination, and   execution such as strategic planning, resource allocation and leadership techniques.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing. Competent computer skills and use of Microsoft Office programs.  Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the natural sciences. 
• Ability to review environmental projects and determine potential concerns and/or conflicts with established environmental policy. 
• Ability to communicate effectively concerning environmental projects and/or issues. 
• Skilled in Microsoft Window, MS Word, Excel, and similar software. 
• Ability to work non-traditional hours during emergency events and assume disaster related duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University.
• Must have DOH environmental health experience.
• Must have experience include supervising or leading others to accomplish team goals.
• Must have experience include duties and accomplishments in planning, coordinating, or managing program or project.
• Must have worked with large database system to validate date, create reports, and use data to prioritize and drive program activities.
• This position requires a working supervisor, who has good leadership and management skills, are willing to supervise employees in stressful, high-pressured situation, involving multitasks and frequent deadlines.

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:

Environmental Health: 477 Houston Street, Green Cove Spring, FL 32043.

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

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• 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.