ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 64066149

State of Florida

5d • $39,040 - $57,592 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Manages all Environmental Public Health personnel in their everyday job responsibilities who conduct all Putnam County Environmental Public Health programs to include those sub-contracted through the Department of Environmental Protection and the State Health Office. While this position reports directly to the CHD Administrator, it is overseen by the Environmental Manager for Putnam County, who will provide guidance on all environmental related items. This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the field staff under their supervision. Reviews all inspection records and supporting documents generated by their staff.  Coordinates and manages the Environmental Public Health programs and staff to ensure compliance with DOH rules, policies, State Codes, and local regulations. Incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of professional, educational, and investigative tasks in the promotion and enforcement of Environmental Public Health functions in Putnam County.  Prepares reports, special investigations, letter of approval, denials, and other similar documents.  Oversees inspections and permitting and all other aspects of the Environmental Public Health programs.  Performs field inspections throughout the county as needed to meet processing time standards, or to cover for vacations, etc. Conducts in-service trainings as needed. Attends CHD Supervisory monthly meetings.  Meets at least monthly with Environmental Public Health staff to share information and discuss any program problems and seek resolution to them.  Plans and organizes remedial activities for the abatement of environmental violations. Handles customer service complaints directed towards Environmental Public Health staff.  Assists public and walk-in clients with technical information and Q&A.  Works with engineers, project designers, and building contractors to support a sound and efficient program.  Works with Building Department and inspectors to educate, resolve disputes, and streamline the permitting and final approval process. Reviews local Building Department permit requests for compliance with Department regulations. Reviews and prepares all applications submitted for the State Variance Committee. This position will also act as the Environmental Health Director when the Environmental Administrator is unavailable as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 60 pounds (concrete septic tank manhole covers)
• Ability to force a 30-inch probe through the ground surface to locate and measure existing drain fields
• Ability to utilize a laser level to determine reference points and drain field fall
• Ability to properly classify soils utilizing Munsell color chart and determine soil texture in the field using only tactile perception
• Ability to work with contractors and the public to educate and enforce environmental regulations
• Skilled in utilization of a Windows based computer to perform data entry of inspections and complaints into the Environmental Health Data system
• Ability to drive a pickup truck responsibly while following written directions to unfamiliar locations
• Ability to work in the Florida weather, frequently very hot, humid, rainy, and cold
• Knowledge and ability to perform basic arithmetic functions needed to determine the area of polygons, required drain field, and septic tank volumes
• Ability to work with little supervision and represent the DOH-Putnam in a professional manner
• Ability to review swimming pool plans, Limited Use Water System plans, Mobile Home Park/RV Park plans, Migrant Labor Camp plans and transfer information into the Environmental Public Health Data system
• Ability to speak with people with various educational backgrounds
• Ability to write clearly and explain various codes in easily understandable terms
• Ability to take water samples and use chlorine water test kit
• Florida Department of Health Employee
• Certification by Florida Department of Health to perform OSTDS inspections per s. 381.0101, F.S.
• Certification by Florida Department of Health to perform food hygiene inspection per s. 381.0101, F.S.
• Valid Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• 1 to 3 years supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work
• Hiring, transfering, suspending, laying off, recalling, promoting, discharging, assigning, rewarding, or disciplining subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action
• Developing performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets
• Managing all Environmental Public Health personnel in their everyday job responsibilities who conduct all Putnam County Environmental Public Health programs to include those sub-contracted through the Department of Environmental Protection and the State Health Office
• Reviewing all inspection records and supporting documents generated by their staff
• Coordinating and managing the Environmental Public Health programs and staff to ensure compliance with DOH rules, policies, State Codes, and local regulations
• Performing a variety of professional, educational, and investigative tasks in the promotion and enforcement of Environmental Public Health functions in Putnam County
• Preparing reports, special investigations, letter of approval, denials, and other similar documents
• Overseeing inspections and permitting and all other aspects of the Environmental Public Health programs
• Performing field inspections throughout the county as needed to meet processing time standards, or to cover for vacations, etc
• Conducting in-service trainings as needed
• Attending CHD Supervisory monthly meetings
• Meeting at least monthly with Environmental Public Health staff to share information and discuss any program problems and seek resolution to them
• Planning and organizing remedial activities for the abatement of environmental violations
• Handling customer service complaints directed towards Environmental Public Health staff
• Assisting public and walk-in clients with technical information and Q&A
• Working with engineers, project designers, and building contractors to support a sound and efficient program
• Working with Building Department and inspectors to educate, resolve disputes, and streamline the permitting and final approval process
• Reviewing local Building Department permit requests for compliance with Department regulations
• Reviewing and preparing all applications submitted for the State Variance Committee
• Acting as the Environmental Health Director when the Environmental Administrator is unavailable as needed
• Performing 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees