ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 64085077

Requisition No: 875086 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 64085077

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64085077 

Salary:  $58,000-$60,000 

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2026 

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Environmental Supervisor 1 SES-Position No. 64085077

Open Competitive Salary: $58,000-$60,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible position performing a key role in the management of Environmental Health programs, with direct responsibility to the Environmental Manager.  This is supervisory and administrative work assisting the Division manager in developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating countywide environmental health programs in a large county. The position supervises environmental programs and staff for Okeechobee County.  This positions functions under an operational philosophy of improving the quality and delivery of service and fostering leadership, initiative and professional growth of staff and the incumbent.  The position is responsible for providing community education and responding to community requests related to all environmental health programs.  This position is responsible for the performance and activities of field staff and office staff under their supervision and adheres to all state and local supervisory requirements regarding staff and programs.  Primary duties include coordinating, mentoring, organizing, directing, motivating, training, and evaluating staff.  Assists in the implementation, monitoring, and evaluating field staff of Environmental Health programs, and performing field activities.  The position supervises environmental health staff in the Facilities, OSTDS, Water, Rabies, Well Delegation and DEP Fuel Storage Tanks Program.

Supervises, mentors and assists staff in planning workload, meeting deadlines and program objectives, and directing staff’s time utilization to meet the Division’s objectives and goals.  Evaluates and documents staff performance utilizing appropriate established procedures and takes or recommends appropriate corrective action as necessary.  Performs or recommends the transfer suspension, layoff, recall, promotion, discharge, assignment, recognition or rewarding. Plans, prepares and conducts interviews, and hires qualified staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

Supervises DEP-Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) program and staff. Assists in the resolution of programmatic issues. Acts as interagency liaison and maintains communication with DEP staff to assess needs. Attends OSTDS program meetings, briefings and trainings. Monitors daily activities to stimulate quality and quantity of services. Initiates and reviews enforcement documents. Meets with DEP Legal Counsel to discuss potential and existing cases and evaluate resolutions and penalties.

Supervises DEP-Fuel Storage Tanks Program and staff. Assists in the resolution of programmatic issues and performs routine inspections on a regular basis or as needed. Acts as interagency liaison and maintains communication with DEP staff. Attends program meetings, briefings and trainings as needed. Monitors daily activities to stimulate quality and quantity of services. Initiates and reviews enforcement documents.

Assists in the resolution of environmental health issues and represents the Division director as necessary at meetings and negotiations with other state, local, and federal agencies and other public and private parties to promote, address, resolves departmental concerns with proposed activities, projects, exist facilities and any other issues which may arise. 

Reviews and approves/rejects employee time sheets in People First and HMS.  Maintain communication with department staff to assess needs, monitor daily activities to stimulate the quality and quantity of services.  Maintains communication with the Director to keep them informed of programs’ progress as well as other pertinent and relevant issues. 

Performs community outreach and identifies potential opportunities for public health impact on issues relating to land use and the built environment. Creates and supports employee wellness, department green initiatives, environmental clean-up projects and initiatives.

Performs both routine and requested inspections with the capability of lifting at least 35 pounds.

Maintains communications with the public, other professionals, other agencies, other governmental officials, and the business to educate and inform regarding environmental and public health compliance and issues.

Assists in the development, evaluation, and quality review of assigned programs to ensure a more efficient, effective operation.  Assists in the creation of policy and procedures.  Assists in the creation and maintenance of the Division budget.

Performs related duties as required by circumstance and client need including emergency preparedness and response and sheltering in-place if necessary. Operates in a designated secure area (cash drawer) with authorized access by key or prox reader.

Performs and approves the ordering of products and supplies through MFMP for general office use and program specific needs.  Section 215.422 (10), F.S. states “persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.”

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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Knowledge: Knowledge of Florida State, statutes, rules and regulations and Emergency Preparedness Training/ICS coursework.

Skills: Working and reporting on Environmental Health Programs. Responding to sanitary nuisance complaints. Developing partnerships with community, federal, state and county agencies to ensure program implementation. Communicating with supervisors, peers, or clients, providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and clients by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. Communicating scientific or technical information to the public, organizations, or internal audiences through oral briefings, written documents, workshops, conferences, training sessions, or public hearings.

Abilities: Reviewing and implementing environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and regulations that meet all appropriate requirements. Planning and performing process improvements for Environmental Health programs. Collects and analyzes data to identify needs prior to implementing, monitoring and evaluating programs and/or services.

Communicate Effectively: Taking initiative to communicate accurate, up to date plans and information to peers and management. Expresses thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing. Listens and understands the views of others.

Problem Solve/Creative Thinking: Developing new insights into situations and applies innovate solutions to make organizational improvements. Ability to collect, analyze and interpret health related information.

Customer Service/ Human Relations: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others. Projects a positive image of FDOH.

Time Management: Managing a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner and is able to prioritize tasks, plan organize and coordinate work assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

A bachelor’s degree with 30 semester credits of applicable science. Must possess a certification in OSTDS and/or Food Hygiene and must obtain certification

Preferred: 

Four years of experience performing environmental health duties, and two years of experience as a supervisor or lead inspector of environmental health programs, training staff in day-to-day activities, presenting information to staff and community partners, providing feedback to staff and supervisor.

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:

1728 NW 9th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34972

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.    

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.