Environmental Supervisor I-Ses - 42004039 1

Requisition No: 825241

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I-SES - 42004039 1

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42004039

Salary: $50,000.08 - $55,000.14

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

• OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*

CONTACT:

Rusty Noah; Rusty.Noah@FDACS.gov; or Christine Zamora at Christine.Zamora@FDACS.gov

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or

Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or

Two and a half (2.5) years of experience as described above.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

• 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:

Authorized Certification Official for Federal Phytosanitary Certificates.

Public Applicator's License.

Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter.

Frequent travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

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."

The work you will do:

An opportunity is available for a self-motivated, hardworking, individual with strong management and investigative skills. This position provides leadership and supports control and eradication efforts of invasive snails and slugs, including the giant African land snail, as needed, throughout the state.

JOB DUTIES:

General Statement: This is a professional position that serves as the daily operations manager on the Giant African Land Snail Program.

Evaluates workload to maintain equity and efficiency. Provides training and skill development to ensure efficiency in the field. Ensures that an adequate number of personnel are available to achieve the required goals and objectives. Supervise and trains staff to conduct field observations and collections using approved sampling methods and equipment to collect and submit mollusk, arthropod and insect samples to the appropriate diagnostic section for identification and confirmation. Institutes quality controls to verify that inspections are done accurately in accordance with approved procedures. Ensures that all safety regulations and other department procedures are followed. Monitors work performance of subordinates, provides counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies, approves timesheets and leave requests, completes performance evaluations and recommends disciplinary actions as needed. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Compiles and reviews necessary reports on survey/control/regulatory activities, ensuring punctuality and accuracy. Researches and recommends measures to improve productivity. Ensures performance measures established by the work plan are completed in a timely manner.

Implements surveys/control actions/regulatory inspections in response to new detections. Assists with the organization and response to special programs such as plant pest eradication projects and exotic pest surveys. These activities may require absences from assigned headquarters for up to 2 weeks and unusual working hours.

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.

Performs other related duties as directed by bureau chief or assistant bureau chief.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Federal, state and division policies, rules and regulations used in plant inspections.

• Computer operations, GIS mapping, GIS equipment, and software including Microsoft Office Suite

• Phytophagous snail and slug survey, control, and regulatory techniques

• Program goals, strategies, policies, and procedures of the department

Skilled in:

• Skill in completing and maintaining accurate data

• Operations of vehicles

Ability to:

• Work with Esri GIS database and applications.

• Motivate, train, and supervise employees.

• Determine work priorities, assign work, and follow up on completion of work.

• Walk on uneven terrain.

• Work in hot, cold, wet, and/or humid weather conditions.

• Recognize phytophagous snails and slugs from other established, native snails or slugs.

• Establish and maintain professional, courteous, and effective working relationships

• Deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.

• Develop and implement operational procedures.

• Communicate effectively both in writing and orally.

• Lift and transport 25 lbs.

NOTES:

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

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.