ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64054704

State of Florida • Tampa, FL

1d • $47,668 - $76,775 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a professional supervisory position overseeing operations of multiple Community Environmental Health programs within the Environmental Public Health Division, including Public Swimming Pools, Food, Group Care, Limited Use, Mobile Home Park, Tanning, Biomedical Waste, Tattoo, and Sanitary Nuisances. The incumbent will supervise six inspectors in the Community Environmental Programs and the coordinator of the Group Care program. This supervisor works under the direction of the Environmental Manager and works closely with the other two Community Environmental Health supervisors to ensure requirements are being met in all programs.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of public health principles.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to use personal computers.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, and effectively manage time.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Bachelors’ Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, or a Physical or Biological Science from an accredited college or university with no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of major course work in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a Physical or Biological Science. (A copy of transcripts is required prior to or at the time of interview).
• Certified to perform food inspections in the State of Florida as a Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) or certified as a Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Minimum two years of experience independently conducting public health inspections (for example, drinking water, swimming pools, mobile home parks, and food hygiene).
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of supervisory experience
• Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist by National Environmental Health Association or Florida Environmental Health Association
• Master’s degree

Responsibilities

• Possesses and maintains a high level of technical proficiency in all programs supervised, and continually shares knowledge with new and existing EPH staff.
• Responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, staffing, performance management, planning, monitoring, coaching, and directing their work, and conducting performance appraisals. Supervises student interns and volunteers as needed.
• Coordinates closely with other EPH supervisors in establishing common goals, methods, and action plans for accomplishing the needs of the department. Supports the entire Environmental Public Health team by being a positive role model, applying all skills learned through supervisory and leadership training.
• Responsible for achievement of programmatic requirements and quotas, and support of the Environmental Health team in achieving the Mission and Vision of our department.
• Ensures regulated facilities are inspected to the best of our ability using all available resources, to meet the requirements of our programs and the needs of the community we serve. Conducts inspections and investigations when necessary.
• Provides exceptional customer service to all requesting assistance and provides accurate and timely information to all requests.
• Reviews and evaluates departmental policies and procedures, looking for areas of potential quality improvement in areas such as customer service, employee satisfaction, cost effectiveness, and effectiveness.
• Actively participates in DOH-Hillsborough Councils, Committees, Workgroups, or Teams. Represents the department as needed at meetings with other agencies and the community.
• Emergency Duty- Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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