ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64068632

Requisition No: 796108 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64068632

Position Number: 64068632 

Salary:  $50,000.00 - 62,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2023 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

Open Competitive

 This posting will run for 6 months or until qualify applicant is hired

Class Title: Environmental Supervisor II -SES

Base Salary:   $50,000.00 – 62,000.00

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                 130 San Carlos Ave

                   Sanford, FL 32771

This is a professional working supervisory position which directs many aspects of the Florida Department of Health in Seminole Environmental Health program. The incumbent in this position is responsible for assisting the Environmental Manager in development and implementation of program policies related to Environmental Health program requirements.  This position will ensure personnel in these programs properly apply and implement policies, procedures and requirements to protect the population of Seminole County from environmental hazards, reportable diseases and threats and/or disasters whether natural or manmade.

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.    

This position will function as the programs supervisor and will be responsible for the following duties of the supervisor including the approving of timesheets, HMS, the granting of leave and will respond to issues that occur in the absence of the Environmental Manager.

This position will assist the Environmental Manager with program monitoring to include, tracking and assigning daily workload, assisting in the collection of delinquent fees, follow-up and tracking permit applications, performing quality assurance inspections and conducting staff ride along in all programs of Environmental Health. This position is responsible for quality assurance and staff development to include the monitoring, assessment, assignment, tracking and delivery of staff training.

This position is a working supervisory position in Environmental Health to include permit review and processing, approving, denying, writing permits, ride along, daily records and assisting with inspections and in all areas of the Environmental Health programs. This position will review the work of Environmental Specialists. This position will be responsible for the onsite program operating permit including contractor enforcement.

This position will be responsible for timely submittal of all paperwork pertaining to assigned programs including EARs, timesheets, etc

This position will perform all other duties as required.          

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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 perform site inspections, collect or 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Certification for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal (OSTDS) from the Florida Department of Health Bureau of Environmental Health

1. This position is a working supervisory position.  Two years’ supervisory experience.
2. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry or in the natural sciences.
3. Employee must be able to do the following:

• Lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to navigate difficult terrain
• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop to obtain soil samples to include digging.
• Will need to be able to safely work out doors in inclement weather.
• Will be required to travel in and around Seminole County up to 80% each day

4. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License or a valid driver’s license from another State and obtain a Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.

5. Florida Department of Health is required to work before during and or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelter or performing other emergency duties including but not limited to, response to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster man-made or natural.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

                130 San Carlos Ave

                   Sanford, FL 32771                        

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.