This is a professional supervisory position responsible for planning, assigning, supervising, and directing the activities of Environmental Specialists and OPS staff members in the protection, certification, and regulation of all native and cultivated flora within the state of Florida. 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 subordinates’ workload to maintain equity and efficiency. 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. Acts as liaison between the supervisor and the field activities of their staff. Provides training and orientation of new employees in all Division program areas: Nursery and Stock Dealer Regulations, Fruit Fly Detection, Protection of Native Flora, Plant Pest Detection in native and cultivated flora, Export Certification requirements and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), Phytosanitary Certificate Issuance & Tracking System (PCIT) federal computer program for export certification, 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. Provides additional training for subordinates as needed. Conducts Quality Control (QC) assessments of subordinates’ and federal cooperators’ Fruit Fly detection activities. Ensures that all Fruit Fly Detection activities are conducted on time and within the parameters of the program. Participates and ensures the proper conductance of other exotic pest detection (trapping) activities, including European Corn Borer, and others, as required. Participates in after-hour Agricultural Inspection Station calls on a scheduled basis. Investigates and resolves complaints and problems that arise in assigned area. Assists Environmental Specialists and OPS personnel in investigations and the submission of reports of violations of Division regulations and Florida Statutes. Ensures that subordinates are familiar with and follow procedures outlined in the Division Safety Manual. Conducts periodic workshops to disseminate information. Gives presentations to industry and the 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. Perform duties as directed when assigned to the Incident Command System (ICS). Be prepared to relocate out of assigned area for periods of time. Approves and processes monthly encumbrances on rentals, utilities, and other services. Compiles and submits a monthly report of area activities to the supervisor. Maintains current file on regional flora, agricultural crops, and potentially economic or devastating plant pests for assigned area. Ensures that subordinates have adequate equipment and facilities with which to complete their assigned duties. Ensures that equipment assigned to field staff is maintained in good working condition. Assist subordinates with vehicle and office maintenance needs and resolved problems. Investigates accidents and injuries to subordinates. Conducts job safety analysis per Division Safety Manual. Maintains office and personnel inventories and assignments. Performs other work as directed.