ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 42005694 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida • Dundee, FL

2d • $59,770 - $82,483 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position manages the Retail Foods Retail Central subsections in the Bureau of Retail Foods. Manages and supervises the on-the-job performance and activities of division personnel under direct report to ensure that the division’s policies, protocols and procedures are appropriately and adequately implemented to ensure a uniform statewide food inspection system. Supervises and provides oversight for the direct implementation of regional and/or statewide food inspection program. Responsible for oversight to assess, coordinate, and implement training. Reviews managerial procedures and practices, identifies problem areas, and initiates improvement planning and coordination. Reviews existing and/or develops new inspection strategies and methods to meet new program responsibilities and manages changes in the work force and workplace. Reviews, monitors and approves employee required documents, reports, and correspondence. Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs. Ensures personnel have met the training certification and qualification as required. Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance, assistance, instruction, support, and makes decisions for program area and related issues. 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. Evaluates program needs, manages resources, and provides direction for effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives and to achieve industry compliance in an expeditious manner. Confers with consumers and industry to answer questions, investigate and evaluate complaints, and resolve problems. Assists administration in the development of policies and procedures related to program areas based on trends, evaluations, and audits. Makes recommendations for expansion or modification of the program as necessary to increase efficiency. Makes recommendations for modifications and/or drafts proposed language for legislation or administrative rule. Maintains knowledge of applicable program regulations and provides regulation interpretation review. Represents the department as a participant in public meetings and speaking engagements. Attends meetings, training sessions, and courses as designated. Responds to disaster or emergency situations and operates under incident command structure when required. Periodically handles emergency or request calls. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and nine (9) years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and five (5) years of experience as a managerial, policy-making, administrator coordinating the planning administration, data analysis and research activities of an environmental related program, three (3) years of which must have been at supervisory level.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of combined experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida.
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and five (5) years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering.
• A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and four (4) years of professional experience as described above.
• A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences agriculture, or engineering and two (2) years of professional experience as described above.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Employees appointed to positions involved in the management of field staff responsible for the inspection of food establishments under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must possess and maintain a functional working knowledge of the training and certification required by 5K-4.021, F.A.C..
• This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions s.112.313, F.S and Section 60L – 36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
• This position has vendor invoice/warrant processing responsibilities in accordance with s 215.422, F.S.
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules and regulations.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable federal and state statutes, rules and regulations.
• Ability to formulate program policies and procedures.
• Ability to provide guidance to inspection and industry personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage and organize workload.
• Ability to prepare accurate records.
• Theory and applied knowledge in biological, chemical, physical and environmental factors affecting food safety and related control measures.
• Complete working knowledge of the current electronic database system.
• Ability to evaluate food establishment structures, environment, equipment, methods and controls for compliance with regulatory and sanitation requirements.
• Skilled in accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports.
• Skill in the use of personal computers.
• Ability to prepare, organize, review and submit reports and projects in a timely manner.
• Maintains knowledge of on-line, electronic applications.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Manages and supervises the on-the-job performance and activities of division personnel under direct report to ensure that the division’s policies, protocols and procedures are appropriately and adequately implemented to ensure a uniform statewide food inspection system.
• Supervises and provides oversight for the direct implementation of regional and/or statewide food inspection program.
• Responsible for oversight to assess, coordinate, and implement training.
• Reviews managerial procedures and practices, identifies problem areas, and initiates improvement planning and coordination.
• Reviews existing and/or develops new inspection strategies and methods to meet new program responsibilities and manages changes in the work force and workplace.
• Reviews, monitors and approves employee required documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs.
• Ensures personnel have met the training certification and qualification as required.
• Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance, assistance, instruction, support, and makes decisions for program area and related issues.
• 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.
• Evaluates program needs, manages resources, and provides direction for effectiveness in meeting goals and objectives and to achieve industry compliance in an expeditious manner.
• Confers with consumers and industry to answer questions, investigate and evaluate complaints, and resolve problems.
• Assists administration in the development of policies and procedures related to program areas based on trends, evaluations, and audits.
• Makes recommendations for expansion or modification of the program as necessary to increase efficiency.
• Makes recommendations for modifications and/or drafts proposed language for legislation or administrative rule.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable program regulations and provides regulation interpretation review.
• Represents the department as a participant in public meetings and speaking engagements.
• Attends meetings, training sessions, and courses as designated.
• Responds to disaster or emergency situations and operates under incident command structure when required.
• Periodically handles emergency or request calls.
• Performs other related 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED