ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64035752

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

11d • $73,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Selected Exempt Service (SES) Environmental Manager position working for the Lee County Health Department.

This position manages a team of Environmental Health and Engineering Professionals performing a range of duties related to Florida Department of Health’s clean water programs. These programs include running the NELAC certified FDOH Lab, collection and assessment of water samples, healthy beaches program, limited use well permitting and assessment, SUPER Act Well Surveillance, harmful algae blooms, and public swimming pools. This position is responsible for the oversite of data analysis and entry, review of engineering applications and permit issuance, inspections of pool and limited use wells, confirmation of public notification, sample collection, and enforcement of regulations. A working knowledge of these programs and all related rules and regulations including Florida Administrative Codes (FAC) 20.43, 62-550, 64E-8, 40E, 64E-15, and 64E-9 Chapters 381 & 154 Florida Statutes, which are necessary to perform the required duties.

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.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles & analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage.
• Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Skill in using tools, equipment and/or instruments for water analyses.
• Ability to perform technical inspections.
• Ability to apply quantitative techniques.
• Ability to collect, evaluate & analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow & other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• Ability to Adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
• Ability to Motivate, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
• Prepares and administers budget, approves and reviews expenditures, and prepares financial reports.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful & courteous manner.
• Ability to prepare reports & maintain records.
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively: verbally & in writing.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to assess employee work performance.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work & ensure completion of assignments.
• Ability to understand & follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises.
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited US collage or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Transporting Confidential Information: This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH Policies and Procedures.
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes related to supervised programs.
• Serve as program manager and formulate program policies and procedures.
• Make recommendations to Environmental Administrator-SES.
• Coordinate with local and state agencies on job specific projects.
• Direct compliance and enforcement in investigating and evaluating complaints and non-compliance issues related to job specific programs.
• Recommend appropriate permitting actions within the time frame required by law.
• Oversee and ensure a satisfactory level of efficiency and productivity following each subordinate's job specific standards.
• Responsible for supervising subordinates' programs related to Healthy Beaches, SUPER Act/Well Surveillance program, and Limited Use water programs.
• Conduct studies and prepare reports and or Internal Operating Procedures for projects as required or requested by Environmental Administrator-SES.
• Answer client inquiries and consult with the Florida Department of Health in Lee County Public Information Officer to provide expert guidance.
• Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, overseeing quality assurance and quality control of laboratory operations.
• Collaborates with Environmental Health and Engineering managers and supervisors to ensure quality standards are met when their EHE programs staff will cross train and specialize in, including but not limited to mobile home park inspections, public pool inspections as per FAC 64E-9.
• Track inspection quantity and quality and provide reports to the Environmental Manager.
• Plans and develops research models using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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 (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager