ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER - SES - 64045576

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Open Competitive Opportunity 

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Environmental Manager- SES position with duties managing the stationary source compliance and enforcement program of the Air & Solid Waste Program. Duties involve a wide range of administrative and supervisory related to the stationary source compliance monitoring and enforcement program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Specialist Supervisor III – SES. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating, 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. This position is responsible and accountable for the performance of the field staff under their supervision.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position will review all inspection records and supporting documents generated by the staff under vision.   Has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DAR) entry and approval only.  This position may enter and updates information in Environmental Health database including inspections, permits, customer and billing information. Utilizes graphical information system (GIS) in enhancing program operations and may view, update and release information as needed.

Manages the stationary source compliance and enforcement program of the air program.  Directs and coordinates activities related to stationary source compliance monitoring, including inspections, emission monitoring audits and compliance tests.  Implements and ensures completion of all relevant conditions and reporting requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 105 Grant work plan and the Specific Operating Agreement (SOA) and contracts with the Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection.  Reviews inspection and test reports to determine compliance with federal, state and county rules and the specific conditions of air permits. Ensures the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Database (ARMS) and program databases are maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.Oversees enforcement actions against violators of air pollution and solid waste rules.  Coordinates enforcement cases with the Environmental Control Officer and DEP Office. Negotiates settlements by establishing acceptable conditions for consent orders and recommends penalties consistent with EPA and DEP enforcement guidelines.  Provides assistance in the enforcement of hazardous waste cases.  

Manages and directs the programs for asbestos control enforcing National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP), open burning, and the handling of air pollution complaints from the public.  Manages the compliance monitoring covered under multi-media licenses for air pollution and hazardous waste. Serves as the data quality assurance manager for air and solid waste compliance & enforcement programs.  Conducts audits of the staff inspection and prepare a report for Administrator. Ensures all reporting databases are maintained in a timely and proper manner.  Tracks performance results and analyzes the data for trends, deficiencies, and identify opportunities for improvement.   Oversees data integrity, and make sure paper and electronic records are maintained in accordance with state requirements and local policies and procedures.  

Manages and directs the investigations of air pollution complaints associated with stationary sources.  Ensures complaints are handled timely and appropriately following adopted policies and procedures.      

Manages the indoor air quality program designed to provide information and guidance on indoor air quality problems primarily associated with residential settings.  Coordinates radon awareness and outreach programs as per the FDOH grant and protocols.

Manages and supervises the compliance monitoring of registered solid waste facilities in accordance with the DEP Solid Waste (SOA). Supervises the inspections and approval of the Disaster Debris Management Sites (DDMS) and coordinates with DEP in implementing the Emergency Final Order issued during the storms.

 Represents the Health Department at public hearings and meetings with other agencies, industrial representatives and citizens groups; makes presentations at those meetings when necessary to support the Health Department’s air pollution control policies.  Serves as technical advisor in the interpretation and development of federal, state and county plans, rules and regulations.

Responsible and accountable for the performance of subordinate field staff. Responsible to review all inspection records and supporting documents generated by subordinate staff.

Participate at the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork and attends after hours meetings as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to compliance enforcement of an environmental program.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to communicate effectively in public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions.
• Ability to use computer systems and office computer programs

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements: 

• A Bachelor’s degree from a college or university with major in one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering. Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences per Chapter 403 F.S.

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 shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• A Valid Driver’s License.
• Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position. 

Working hours:     (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM     (B) Total hours in workweek 40.    (C) This position may be subject to On-Call.

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:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL  33401

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. 

Appicants 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. 

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.