Environmental Manager-Ses - 42001873

Requisition No: 831166

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES - 42001873

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42001873

Salary: $59,770.36 - $74,724.78

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2024

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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER-SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF FOOD SAFETY

BUREAU OF CHEMICAL RESIDUE LABORATORIES

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY. *

CONTACT:

Mike Thompson, (850) 617-7525

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 with a major 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 with a major 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 combined experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

Five (5) years of experience as a managerial, policy-making, administrator coordinating the planning administration, data analysis and research activities of an environmental related program, three (3) years of which must have been at the supervisory level.

Professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

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:

Occasional travel required.

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.

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

NOTES:

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

JOB DUTIES:

Assists the Chief of the State Chemical Residue Laboratory program by technical management of Chemical Terrorism (CT) preparedness food analysis activities and other specialized analysis projects for the bureau, and by managing and supervising the Liquid Chromatography Unit of the Tallahassee laboratory.

Manages the bureau's Liquid Chromatography (LC) Unit, including supervising and training professional staff; overseeing equipment purchases and maintenance programs, including LCs with Mass Spectrometers; and overseeing development, evaluation and implementation of new analytical methods and instrumental techniques to meet bureau needs. Oversees LC analysis of regulatory, Pesticide Date Program (PDP) and other designated samples, including testing for non-pesticide residues such as antibiotics. The incumbent must coordinate with the Bureau Chief and other bureau managers to assure timely analysis of all samples in accordance with the bureau's priorities and policies.

Serves as designated Technical Manager for CT preparedness food analysis and reporting by the bureau, which is the agency's lead laboratory for this purpose. Coordinates with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administrative (FDA) and other state managers to develop and implement analysis strategies, including new commodities and target analytes. Reviews sample results, assures analysis standards are met, and that results are accurately recorded and transferred to appropriate parties. Communicates with Food Emergency Response Network (FERN) or others to maintain knowledge of policies and expectations, and communicates same to division and bureau managers. Monitors productivity and safeness of sample handling procedures, maintains accurate records, and produces periodic reports as needed.

Supervises effectively by monitoring performance, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled. Responsible and accountable for managing budget and resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient manner. Ensures that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and comply with division and department policies and procedures.

Works with bureau Quality Manager to achieve and maintain ISO 17025 accreditation of bureau, including PDP activities. Works with other bureau staff to develop and implement clear SOPs for CT preparedness needs and effective LC analysis activities.

Complies with all applicable department, division and bureau policy and procedures. Assists division information technology (IT) staff in maintenance of bureau IT application(s) and implementation of new projects. Assures that analytical work complies with applicable SOPs. Maintains overall knowledge of bureau procedures in order to assume other temporary management duties in absence of Bureau Chief or other manager. Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of scientific principles related to chemical analysis as indicated by degree with major course work in chemistry.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques related to use of modern extraction procedures and analytical instrumentation for analysis of chemical residues in food matrices.

• Knowledge of requirements for compliance with ISO 17025 and quality assurance protocols.

• Knowledge of data collection principles and techniques.

• Skills in applying scientific principles in evaluation of analytical processes.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to formulate, understand and apply technical policies and procedures.

• Ability to collect evaluate and interpret scientific data and to prepare technical reports.

• Ability to effectively utilize information technology tools.

• Ability to conduct technical training in areas of knowledge.

• Ability to understand and follow policies and procedures related to work assignments, laboratory safety, employee supervision, and other job-related functions.

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.