ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64035752

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This is a Selected Exempt Service (SES) Environmental Manager position working for the Lee County Health Department.

This position manages a team of Environmental Health and Engineering Professionals performing a range of duties related to Florida Department of Health’s clean water programs. These programs include running the NELAC certified FDOH Lab, collection and assessment of water samples, healthy beaches program, limited use well permitting and assessment, SUPER Act Well Surveillance, harmful algae blooms, and public swimming pools. This position is responsible for the oversite of data analysis and entry, review of engineering applications and permit issuance, inspections of pool and limited use wells, confirmation of public notification, sample collection, and enforcement of regulations. A working knowledge of these programs and all related rules and regulations including Florida Administrative Codes (FAC) 20.43, 62-550, 64E-8, 40E, 64E-15, and 64E-9 Chapters 381 & 154 Florida Statutes, which are necessary to perform the required duties.

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Interpret Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes related to supervised programs.  Serve as program manager and formulate program policies and procedures.  Make recommendations to Environmental Administrator-SES.

Coordinate with local and state agencies on job specific projects.

Direct compliance and enforcement in investigating and evaluating complaints and non-compliance issues related to job specific programs. Recommend appropriate permitting actions within the time frame required by law.

Oversee and ensure a satisfactory level of efficiency and productivity following each subordinate's job specific standards.  Responsible for supervising subordinates' programs related to Healthy Beaches, SUPER Act/Well Surveillance program, and Limited Use water programs. 

Conduct studies and prepare reports and or Internal Operating Procedures for projects as required or requested by Environmental Administrator-SES.

Answer client inquiries and consult with the Florida Department of Health in Lee County Public Information Officer to provide expert guidance.

Laboratory Quality Assurance Officer, overseeing quality assurance and quality control of laboratory operations.

Collaborates with Environmental Health and Engineering managers and supervisors to ensure quality standards are met when their EHE programs staff will cross train and specialize in, including but not limited to mobile home park inspections, public pool inspections as per FAC 64E-9. Track inspection quantity and quality and provide reports to the Environmental Manager.

Plans and develops research models using knowledge of mathematical and statistical concepts.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• • Knowledge of the terminology, principles & analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
  • Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
  • Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage.
  • Knowledge of standard business formats & styles for letters & business forms.
  • Skill in operating a computer.
  • Skill in using tools, equipment and/or instruments for water analyses.
  • Ability to perform technical inspections.
  • Ability to apply quantitative techniques.
  • Ability to collect, evaluate & analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow & other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
  • Ability to Adjust actions in relation to others' actions.
  • Ability to Motivate, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job
  • Prepares and administers budget, approves and reviews expenditures, and prepares financial reports.
  • Ability to prepare technical reports.
  • Ability to operate general office equipment.
  • Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
  • Ability to organize & maintain filing systems.
  • Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
  • Ability to deal with the public in a tactful & courteous manner.
  • Ability to prepare reports & maintain records.
  • Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively: verbally & in writing.
  • Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationship with others.
  • Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to assess employee work performance.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work & ensure completion of assignments.
  • Ability to understand & follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes.
  • Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
  • Ability to make decisions in a timely manner.
  • Ability to prioritize individual workload.
  • Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
  • Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
  • Ability to work with occasional loud noises.
  • Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically.
  • Ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
  • Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications: 

.  A bachelor's degree from an accredited US collage or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): N/A

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• • Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
  • Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
  • Transporting Confidential Information: This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
  • Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
  • This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH Policies and Procedures.
  • This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)  May be required to work additional hours as needed. This position requires daily in-office or field work.

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:

Fort Myers

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. 

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.