ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 64084543

Requisition No: 860393 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 64084543

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64084543 

Salary:  $50,000 - $60,759.66 

Posting Closing Date: 09/19/2025 

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This is a highly specialized, independent, professional position that will require advanced knowledge in the management, inspection, and experience in environmental regulation of pollutant storage tank facilities within a regional area.  Will independently conducts an environmental program within Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Bay, Washington, Holmes, and Walton Counties that will include the preparation of reports from the DEP FIRST system and training of new inspectors. 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. This position performs a wide range of duties under the limited supervision of the Environmental Health Program Consultant – SES.  Travel may be required.

As the supervisor for the Pollutant Storage Tank Program oversees the inspection for proper construction of new and upgraded pollutant storage tank facilities and the coordination of inspections with Pollutant Storage System Specialty Contractors and ensures proper documentation of construction is completed. This position is responsible and accountable for all field staff under their supervision. Will review employee submittals including activity reports, complaint cards, legal notices, and inspection sheets, maintaining work analysis tracking systems; evaluating employees’ effectiveness, and conducting field inspections of employees’ work.

Provides technical assistance to employees, owners and operators of pollutant storage facilities, consultants, regulators, and the public.

Coordinates pollutant storage tank program activities with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, the Florida Department of Professional Regulation, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and other groups when necessary.

Ensure employees are properly trained and have the required knowledge and skills for conducting storage tank inspections.  Ensures employees have required safety training to conduct storage tank inspections.

Inspects pollutant storage tank facilities for compliance with corresponding rules and regulation.  Preparation of letters of noncompliance related to the enforcement of Chapter 62-761 and 62-762 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) to ensure compliance with Florida’s pollutant storage tank rules and current DEP contract requirements.

Performs other related or non-related duties as assigned: by supervisor including emergency management duties.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of and use of a digital camera, computers. Advanced knowledge in the management, inspection, and experience in environmental regulation of pollutant storage tank facilities within a regional area.
• 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 the Florida Administrative Codes 62-761 and 62-762.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to supervise people.

Qualifications: 

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): 
Must have a Valid Driver License and take the mandatory Defensive Driving Class. Bachelor of Science Degree in a physical or natural science or engineering with formal training in petroleum related subject. Must have HAZWOPER Certification 29 CFR 1910.120 or be able to obtain one within six months

Other job-related requirements for this position: This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of this position includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. Two or more years’ experience with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Storage Tank Contamination Management/ Storage Tank Contamination Management /Petroleum Contamination Tracking (STCM/PCT) system. Two years’ experience as a supervisor. Two years’ experience related to pollutant underground and above ground storage tanks in the state of Florida. Must be willing to travel through our designated region of responsibility. May be required to use personal vehicle.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

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:

1300 West Gregory Street; Pensacola FL 32502
 

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.

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.    

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.