ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR-HLTH - 64028164

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC HEALTH - Environmental Administrator 

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Environmental Administrator HLTH - SES

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered.

This executive level position is a member of our Senior Leadership Team responsible for strategic planning and decision making to support the mission, vision, and values of the Department of Health- Hillsborough.  This position reports directly to the Department of Health Hillsborough County Assistant Director and is responsible for oversight of our Environmental Health Division.  This position provides planning, management, and leadership for 50 employees, a budget of approximately $3.5M, and directly supervises four program managers that oversee multiple environmental health programs, including Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program, Safe Drinking Water program, Facility programs and GIS Specialist.  Ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide direction, leadership, consultation, and advice to improve the services provided that contribute to the environmental health of our community.
• Guide, coach, and support program managers to ensure best outcomes and high-quality service.
• Supervise direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance and direction.  Develop expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, completes performance reviews, and disciplinary actions, if needed.  Maintain vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensure all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.
• Enforce laws and regulations which protect health and ensure safety.
• Direct activities in determining the nature and dimensions of environmental health programs within the community.
• Evaluate information compiled with reference to environmental health problems.  Propose conclusion and recommendations to CHD Director, orally and in writing.
• Determine nature and scope of environmental health problems to be investigated.  Interview persons to obtain specific information about environmental health problems.  Initiate environmental health investigations.
• Handle highly sensitive complaints, inquiries and emergencies. 
• Direct agency action to be taken against violating source.  Participate in legal action against violators. Initiate enforcement proceedings.
• Examine documents, licensure applications, and planning specifications.  Compile and submit recommendations.
• Respond to disasters and assisting in recovery and to ensure essential services are sustained.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of public health, management principles and practices, knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures, knowledge of administrative principles and practices, budget preparation and administration. 
• Skills in performing Environmental Health inspections, skills in providing excellent customer service, skills in analyzing data and determining trends. 
• Ability to effectively manage people and programs, to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data, to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, to prepare technical reports, ability to use personal computers, to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs, ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner, ability to work independently, ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, and effectively manage time, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, and ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, or a Physical or Biological Science from an accredited college or university with no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of major course work in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a Physical or Biological Science (F.S. Chapter 381.0101.4e).
• At least 5 years of experience in a public health or environmental health field
• At least 5 years of work experience in program oversight (including fiscal and human resources) and project management.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1105 East Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602

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 click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country. 

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.