What are the responsibilities and job description for the ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES position at The State of Florida?
Requisition No: 846160
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64029496
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64029496
Salary: $72,750 - $75,000
Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2025
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Your Specific Responsibilities:
The Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Environmental Supervisor II to lead and manage the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program. This advanced environmental public health supervisory position requires exceptional leadership, organizational, and technical expertise to ensure program excellence and compliance with Florida statutes, administrative codes, county ordinances, and departmental policies.
The Environmental Supervisor II will oversee OSTDS operations county-wide, including supervising and developing staff, ensuring program quality control, coordinating enforcement activities, and maintaining compliance with all applicable regulations. This role also involves program budgeting, data management, public outreach, and acting as a liaison with other state and local agencies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervisory Leadership
- Plan, direct, and evaluate the work of program staff, ensuring adherence to performance expectations.
- Conduct regular staff meetings, provide technical guidance, and support workforce development.
- Hire, train, and evaluate employees; oversee leave scheduling and timesheet management.
- Program Oversight
- Manage the OSTDS program, ensuring compliance with state and local statutes, codes, ordinances, and departmental policies.
- Conduct quality audits, review permit applications, inspections, and documentation to ensure adherence to regulations.
- Maintain the Sarasota County Septic Tank Ordinance, including revisions and stakeholder engagement.
- Enforcement and Compliance
- Prepare legal enforcement actions and represent the department in code enforcement proceedings.
- Collaborate with legal counsel and county attorneys to address noncompliance and ensure public health protection.
- Public Engagement and Education
- Attend community meetings, provide public outreach, and educate stakeholders about OSTDS policies and procedures.
- Communicate regularly with contractors and engineers, holding annual meetings to ensure compliance and knowledge-sharing.
- Emergency Management
- Serve as a member of DOH-Sarasota’s Emergency Management Team, participating in disaster response activities.
- Obtain and maintain ICS certifications, support Medically Dependent Special Needs Shelters and emergency health strike teams.
- As assigned, the incumbent may assume Shelter Management duties of a Medically Dependent Special Needs Shelter, serve at the ESF-8 at the Multi-Agency Communication Center (MACC), deploy locally for emergency response activities, and supervise an environmental health strike teams.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead and innovate in environmental public health.
- Work in a dynamic team environment committed to protecting public health and natural resources.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to organize and direct the work of direct reports.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Florida statutes, administrative codes, and local ordinances related to OSTDS.
- Emergency duty experience, including working at Special Needs Shelters and emergency duty deployment experience.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Qualifications:
Minimum-
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Public Health, or a related field
- OSTDS certification in accordance with Chapter 64E-18, FAC
Preferred-
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian Credential with the Florida Environmental Health Association (FEHA) or the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of supervisory and leadership experience in OSTDS permitting and other environmental public health programs is strongly preferred.
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:
R.L. Anderson Administrative Building
4000 Tamiami Trail S
Venice, FL 34293
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.
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.
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.
Salary : $72,750 - $75,000
