CITRUS REGULATORY SUPERVISOR - 42002745

State of Florida

59d

About The Position

This is a professional, supervisory position responsible for overseeing, training, assigning, planning, and analyzing the daily operations of the regulatory unit of a Pest Eradication and Control (PEC) Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP) Field Station for the certification and regulation of all commercial citrus within the State of Florida. Manages and evaluates the workload within the Regulatory Unit to maintain equity and efficiency. Compiles, reviews, and analyzes all regulatory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations. Ensures that an adequate number of regulatory personnel are available to achieve the required inspection goals and objectives. Compiles and reviews necessary reports on regulatory activities, ensuring punctuality, accuracy, and compliance. Institutes quality controls to verify that inspections are done accurately in accordance with approved policies and procedures. Trains and ensures that all safety regulations and other department procedures are followed. Researches and recommends measures to improve productivity. Analyzes GIS workflows to ensure the accuracy and procedures are adhered to and any issues are communicated to the Field Station Supervisor, Statewide Regulatory Director and/or Bureau Chief. Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Approves timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner. Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Investigates and resolves complaints and problems that arise in assigned area. Communicates regulatory and program goals, rules governing a regulated area, and other objectives to the public, as necessary. Participates on various committees as appropriate. Maintains communication between other CHRP program areas. Travels outside of assigned work area as needed when requested by Statewide Regulatory Director or Bureau Chief. Serves as the field station liaison to the Statewide Regulatory Director. Prepares specialized reports, as requested by the Regulatory Director. Attends remote meetings and workshops, as necessary, to effect compliance with the CHRP regulatory policy. During emergency programs, assists in the planning, organizing and directing of state and federal personnel in plant pest activities with other governmental agencies. Performs duties as directed when assigned to the Incident Command System (ICS). Be prepared to relocate out of assigned area for periods of time. Serves as the backup Commercial Survey Supervisor. Performs related work as directed by the supervisor.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one and a half (1.5) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or
A master’s degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) months of experience as described above; or
Two and a half (2.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
Three (3) years of experience as described above.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
Knowledge of citrus and citrus pests and diseases.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Division policies, rules, and regulations used in citrus/plant inspections.
Ability to work with Esri GIS database and applications.
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain pertinent rules and regulations.
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data for reports.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to use GIS mapping, GPS equipment, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to detect plant pests and disease.
Ability to determine work priorities, solve problems, and make decisions.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work.
Ability to establish and maintain professional, courteous, and effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas.

Responsibilities

Manages and evaluates the workload within the Regulatory Unit to maintain equity and efficiency.
Compiles, reviews, and analyzes all regulatory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations.
Ensures that an adequate number of regulatory personnel are available to achieve the required inspection goals and objectives.
Compiles and reviews necessary reports on regulatory activities, ensuring punctuality, accuracy, and compliance.
Institutes quality controls to verify that inspections are done accurately in accordance with approved policies and procedures.
Trains and ensures that all safety regulations and other department procedures are followed.
Researches and recommends measures to improve productivity.
Analyzes GIS workflows to ensure the accuracy and procedures are adhered to and any issues are communicated to the Field Station Supervisor, Statewide Regulatory Director and/or Bureau Chief.
Monitors work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed.
Approves timesheets and leave requests.
Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate.
Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled.
Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.
Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.
Investigates and resolves complaints and problems that arise in assigned area.
Communicates regulatory and program goals, rules governing a regulated area, and other objectives to the public, as necessary.
Participates on various committees as appropriate.
Maintains communication between other CHRP program areas.
Travels outside of assigned work area as needed when requested by Statewide Regulatory Director or Bureau Chief.
Serves as the field station liaison to the Statewide Regulatory Director.
Prepares specialized reports, as requested by the Regulatory Director.
Attends remote meetings and workshops, as necessary, to effect compliance with the CHRP regulatory policy.
During emergency programs, assists in the planning, organizing and directing of state and federal personnel in plant pest activities with other governmental agencies.
Performs duties as directed when assigned to the Incident Command System (ICS).
Be prepared to relocate out of assigned area for periods of time.
Serves as the backup Commercial Survey Supervisor.
Performs related work as directed by the supervisor.

Benefits

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
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;

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