NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER I - 42000150

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Natural Sciences Manager I within the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Agricultural Environmental Services. It is a State Personnel System Opportunity, meaning only current state personnel system employees will be considered. The role involves managing enforcement case files, developing and implementing policies, supervising staff, communicating with complainants and respondents, and representing the department in administrative hearings and court proceedings. The incumbent will also be responsible for managing program budgets and resources and ensuring compliance with division and department policies.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences and four (4) years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental protection, regulation or health; or
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a major as described above and three (3) years of professional experience as described above; or
• A doctorate from an accredited college or university in a major as described above and one (1) year of professional experience as described above.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct review of processed enforcement case files to assure proper quality and content, evaluate proposed enforcement actions, and approve case determinations and related correspondence.
• Perform these activities in accordance with section policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for section to ensure that violations of Chapters 388, 482, and 487, F.S., and associated rules are properly identified, and appropriate enforcement actions are taken.
• Supervise assigned employees, track and evaluate performance for Case Review, and report on performance as directed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• 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.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with complainants and respondents to provide accurate information on enforcement case status, and ensure that preparation, scheduling and performance of conferences and hearings necessary under the requirements of the Florida Administrative Procedures Act are done in accordance with established policy and procedure.
• Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.
• Participate in special projects and incident response activities, and perform related duties as necessary and directed.

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: Ph.D. or professional degree