ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64036618

Requisition No: 847723 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64036618

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64036618 

Salary:  $50,000.00 -$53,768.26 

Posting Closing Date: 03/05/2025 

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Environmental Supervisor II – SES position responsible for the coordination and monitoring of a comprehensive environmental regulation program, consisting of Child Care, Family Day Care, Assisted Living Facilities and other residential living facilities, Foster Homes, Schools, food service and other related programs including but not limited to providing consultation, training and certification of staff relating to facility design and functions in order to assure compliance with environmental standards. Work is performed under the supervision of an Environmental Administrator-SES.  Conduct regular and routine review of records and supporting documents generated by subordinate staff.  This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating, 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 is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DAR) entry and approval.  Enters and updates information in Environmental Health (EH) database including inspections, permits, customer, and billing information.  Incumbent may view, update and release information as needed.
 

Coordinates centralized child care licensing functions and supervises background screening program staff in the Child Care Program.  Assists the Environmental Manager in managing programs in Child Care, Family Day Care, and other related programs.  Supervises the centralized functions of license renewal, issuance of new licenses, background screening, and data management in the child care program.  Provides information to community groups, other agencies, and the general public on child care licensing requirements and procedures. 

Supervises the background screening and child care licensing staff comprising at a minimum one Environmental Specialist II, and one Environmental Health Specialist.  Plans and reviews assignments, writes letters, and evaluates work of subordinates.  Reviews plans and approve applications and permitting of proposed projects. Evaluates work and total work program effectiveness.  Plans workloads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.  Ensures timely issuance of child care licenses and approvals in keeping with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.  Acts as data manager for the child care database system(s), and provides related technical advice, assistance, and training to child care program staff.  Assists in the revision of rules and regulations for child care facilities and family child care facilities.

Perform the duties of contract Liaison for the Child Care Block Grant provided by the Department of Children and Families.  Conducts meetings, workshops and prepare correspondences relating to the child care licensing program and the interpretation of rules and regulations.  Represents the Program of Environmental Public Health and assists in providing staff support to the Palm Beach County Child Care Advisory Council. 

Coordinates the investigation of abuse-related complaints in child care facilities and family child care homes county-wide.  Supervises the investigation of complaints of unlicensed child care activity.  Supervises and ensures the production of clear, complete, and accurate reports of investigations and provision of timely responses to the complainants.  Reviews and maintains various records and reports relative to environmental surveys.  Determines primarily through observation, if general department policies are being followed.  Monitors and evaluates ongoing child care program activities to determine whether compliance with child care licensing standards is being maintained, to ensure quality control, and to recommend and prepare corrective actions as necessary.  Through training and instruction, introduce employees to new technical methods, procedures and rules in which competency is required.  Introduces changes in materials and techniques to help improve skills.  Ensures required timeliness and frequency of work assigned to subordinate staff through quarterly work planning and other appropriate strategies.  Trains, coaches, and counsels’ employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.

Assists in coordinating the enforcement of all applicable laws and regulations and recommends corrective action.  Makes necessary evaluations to determine that appropriate rules and regulations are being enforced.  Reviews and maintains various records and reports relative to environmental surveys.  Supervises and performs food borne illness investigations.  Assists the Environmental Manager in coordinating and reviewing activities of field staff.  Represents the Environmental Manager in his absence. 

Participate in of the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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 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 utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to supervise.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• The educational requirements as per Florida Statutes state “applicants for certification shall have graduated from an accredited 4-year college, or 
•  University with a degree” per Chapter 381.0101 F.S.
• The educational requirements as per the Chapter 64E-18, Florida Administrative Code, state “Applicants beginning work in a primary area of environmental health on or after September 21,1994 must have a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.” 

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent 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 the incumbent includes working in special needs 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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Steel safety footwear, use of hard hat and tight-fitting respirator required.
• May require collection of fees for Environmental Program.
• Position is required to obtain certifications in child care, large family child care, and family child care programs.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 

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:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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. 

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.