SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES - 42001428 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

State of Florida • Miami, FL

2d • $58,219 - $69,862

About The Position

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Food Safety, Bureau of Retail Foods, is hiring a Sanitation and Safety Supervisor for the Retail South subsection. This internal agency opportunity is open only to current department employees. The headquarters location is negotiable within Broward or Miami-Dade County. The role involves supervising food-safety specialists and overseeing inspections and compliance with regulatory, sanitation, and food-quality requirements. Occasional travel is required, and some work may involve evenings, weekends, holidays, overnight travel, or extended travel.

The supervisor assigns and reviews work, provides technical assistance and training, monitors inspection records and related documents, and addresses performance deficiencies. The role also oversees establishment follow-up, investigates foodborne illness reports and consumer complaints, communicates with the public and food businesses, and coordinates HACCP inspections. Administrative duties include reports, correspondence, travel and voucher approvals, and accountable management of assigned staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, budgets, and other resources.

Employees involved in food establishment inspections must pass and maintain the training and certification required by Rule 5K-4.021, Florida Administrative Code, within 12 months of appointment. The position has regulatory and vendor invoice/warrant processing responsibilities. A background screening, including fingerprinting, is required as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and three years of professional work experience; or a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university and two years of professional work experience.
• Possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Employees appointed to food-establishment-inspection positions must pass and maintain the training and certification required by Rule 5K-4.021, Florida Administrative Code, within 12 months of appointment.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, physical, and environmental factors affecting food safety and related control measures.
• Working knowledge of the current electronic database system.
• Ability to evaluate food-establishment structures, environments, equipment, methods, and controls for regulatory and sanitation compliance.
• Knowledge of specialized food processing, including reduced oxygen packaging, related controls, and food-safety HACCP plans.
• Skill in documenting sanitation and regulatory discrepancies and advising management on corrective action.
• Knowledge of food examination and testing for compliance, including test-kit and equipment use.
• Working knowledge of statutes and rules establishing food requirements.
• Ability to exercise professional judgment and conduct inspections and enforcement actions appropriately.
• Accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports.
• Knowledge of personal computer hardware and software; skill in using personal computers; and ability to troubleshoot basic hardware and software operating problems.
• Ability to train and instruct others using sound communication skills.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate employees in accordance with bureau policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare, organize, review, and submit reports and projects in a timely manner.
• Must reside in required areas as specified in Division Policy A-10.
• Must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
• Applicants must provide honest and authentic responses throughout evaluation and selection; AI use in qualifying-question responses or interviews may be considered when determining qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Bureau of Retail Foods, Retail South subsection, and review specialists’ on-the-job performance.
• Provide technical assistance, instruction, training, and support to specialists as needed.
• Assign and oversee regulatory inspections of food establishments.
• Monitor inspection reports, vouchers, and other documents for accuracy, timeliness, and professional conduct.
• Review workload and performance with assigned employees, counsel employees on deficiencies, and initiate disciplinary procedures when appropriate.
• Attend supervisor meetings, training sessions, and courses designated by the bureau.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory, sanitation, and food-quality issues and oversee district inspection-program compliance.
• Monitor and follow up with establishments that do not comply with department rules, sanitation requirements, or permit requirements.
• Coordinate use of the electronic database system and instruct inspectors in its use.
• Use electronic applications and procedures to review performance and monitor establishment and inspection data.
• Maintain knowledge of state and federal food standards regulations.
• Investigate reported foodborne illnesses, environmental sanitation complaints, and other consumer complaints within the area of responsibility.
• Educate and confer with the public, food establishment owners, and others about safety, labeling, and proper representation of regulated food products.
• Coordinate with the bureau unit to conduct Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) inspections.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; approve travel and vouchers; and perform related administrative and special-task duties.
• Manage assigned program budgets and resources, including staff, vehicles, computers, and cell phones, efficiently and accountably.
• Ensure assigned program areas have procedures and processes that support accountability and compliance with division and department policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED