Environmental Administrator - Ses - 42000846(For Internal Agency Employees Only)

Requisition No: 832495

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 42000846(FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000846

Salary: $70,000.06 - $80,000.18

Posting Closing Date: 07/04/2024

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ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF FOOD INSPECTION

• INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

This position's headquarters is negotiable Statewide.

CONTACT:

Ben Rosson, (850) 245-5541

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and five (5) years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and four (4) years of professional experience as described above; or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture or engineering and two (2) years of professional experience as described above; or

Four (4) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

• ATTENTION CANDIDATES*

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).

• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values

and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified

individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under authority of Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, must pass and maintain the Food and Drug Administration Standardization Program and/or Manufactured Food Certification, and Laws and Rules and Certified Food Manager certifications, as required, as implemented by the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services within 12 months of appointment and/or before attaining permanent status in the class.

This position has vendor invoice/warrant processing responsibility 215.422, F.S.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, F.S. and Section 60L - 36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and Regulations.

Occasional travel requirement.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Manages and supervises the on the job performance and activities of division personnel under direct report to ensure that the division's policies, protocols and procedures are appropriately and adequately implemented to ensure a uniform inspection system.

Supervises and provides oversight for the implementation of statewide inspection program.

Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs.

Evaluates program needs, manages resources, and provides direction for effectiveness in meeting bureau goals and objectives.

Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes that result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.

Provides technical assistance, instructions, support, and makes decisions for program related issues.

Assists bureau chief in planning, organizing, developing, directing, coordinating and evaluating the extremely complex bureau programs.

Monitors applicable federal contracts, grants and cooperative agreements.

Provides oversight of sampling and recall effectiveness and coordination.

Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Serves as acting bureau chief in absence of the bureau chief.

Works in close coordination with bureau managers, other bureaus and divisions of the department, and works with other state and federal agencies, including active participation in food safety professional organizations, to assure uniform regulations.

Develops rule and statutory language when required and in coordination with bureau chief and Office of the Director. Communicates effectively with the general public, regulated industry, professional groups, media and various legislative committees.

Develops proposed policies and procedures, technical reports or summaries, and confers frequently with the bureau chief keeping the chief advised of the status of applicable ongoing programs and problem areas encountered or anticipated.

Provides recommendations for changes and improvements to the division website.

Initiates and provides plan review coordination with industry, local authorities, field personnel, and other agencies as required. Maintains a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Food Inspection Management System (FIMS). Provides support to State Hemp Program.

Reviews inspection records and documentation of administrative complaints and conducts on-site reviews to verify/improve program's inspection and enforcement activities.

Coordinates program activities and documentation to meet Food and Drug Administration uniform standards.

Represents the department as a participant in public meetings and speaking engagements.

Attends meetings, training sessions, and courses as designated.

Responds to disaster or emergency situations and operates under incident command structure when required.

Periodically handles emergency or request calls.

Some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state statutes, rules and regulations.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable federal, state statutes, rules and regulations.

• Ability to formulate program policies and procedures.

• Ability to provide guidance to inspection and industry personnel.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

• Ability to manage and organize workload.

• Ability to prepare accurate records.

• Theory and applied knowledge in biological, chemical, physical and environmental factors affecting food safety and related control measures.

• Complete working knowledge of the current electronic database system.

• Ability to evaluate food establishment structures, environment, equipment, methods and controls for compliance with regulatory and sanitation requirements.

• Skilled in accuracy and timeliness in preparing reports.

• Skill in the use of personal computers.

• Ability to prepare, organize, review and submit reports and projects in a timely manner.

• Maintains knowledge of on-line, electronic applications

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

SPECIAL NOTES:

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.