ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 42001283

State of Florida • TAVARES, FL

3d • $52,000 - $57,200 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional supervisory position responsible for planning, assigning, supervising and directing the activities of Environmental Specialists in the protection, certification, and regulation of all native and cultivated flora within the state of Florida. The incumbent spends the majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. The incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two and a half (2.5) years of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as described above.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Federal Accredited Certification Official (ACO) for Federal Phytosanitary Certificates.
• Public Applicator’s License - Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter.
• This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
• Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, required.
• Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and division policies, rules and regulations used in plant inspection.
• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of natural and horticultural sciences.
• Knowledge of each employee’s district and requirements.
• Ability to apply federal, state and division policies, rules, and regulations to relevant situations.
• Ability to interpret scientific data.
• Ability to assume subordinates’ duties when necessary.
• Ability to motivate, train and supervise employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, and humid temperature environments.
• Ability to lift and transport 25 pounds and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to operate a computer to access, record, and retrieve electronic information.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner and obey all traffic laws.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates subordinates’ workload to maintain equity and efficiency.
• Reviews records and reports of subordinates for punctuality and accuracy.
• Conducts quality control assessments of subordinates’ and federal cooperators’ pest detection activities.
• Ensures that subordinates are familiar with and follow procedures outlined in the Division Safety Manual.
• Efficiently completes required steps to fill vacant positions, including application reviews, conducting interviews, completing reference checks, and compiling recommendation packets.
• Provides training and orientation of new employees in all division program areas, such as Protection of Native Flora, Nursery and Stockdealer Regulations, Plant Pest Detection in native and cultivated flora, Export Certification requirements and Conventions on Trade in Endangered Species, Burrowing Nematode Regulations of various states and foreign countries, Imported Fire Ant and other Federal Domestic Quarantines, Federal Post Entry Quarantines, State and Federal Prohibited Noxious Weed regulations, Plant and Commodity Treatment Requirements, Cut Flower, Citrus and Safety Training.
• Serves as the liaison between the Environmental Supervisor II and all field activities.
• Investigates and resolves complaints and problems that arise in assigned area.
• Assists personnel in investigations and the submission of reports of violations of Division regulations and Florida Statutes.
• Compiles and submits to supervisor a monthly report of area activities based on daily reports of employees.
• Maintains current file on regional flora, agricultural crops and potentially economic or devastating plant pests for assigned area.
• Maintains up-to-date manuals on plant regulations of Florida and all other states and U.S. Possessions.
• Advises industry and subordinates on federal export requirements using Phytosanitary Export Database System (PExD).
• Ensures that subordinates have adequate equipment and facilities with which to complete their assigned duties.
• Approves and processes monthly encumbrances on rentals, utilities and other services.
• Assists subordinates with vehicle and office maintenance needs and resolves problems.
• Conducts safety training for vehicle and equipment operation.
• Investigates accidents and injuries to subordinates.
• Conducts job safety analysis per the Division Safety Manual.
• Maintains office and personnel inventories and assignments.
• Conducts periodic workshops to disseminate information.
• Gives presentations to industry and general public on Division activities and policies as required.
• Participates on various committees as appropriate.
• 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).
• Must be prepared to work out of assigned area for periods of time, including overnight travel.
• Performs other work as directed by management.

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: Mid Level