ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - SES
Company: State of Florida
Location: Avon Park
Posted on: March 10, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 794282
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - SES - 42004515
Position Number: 42004515
Salary: $32,655.81 - $35,921.34
Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2023
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - SES
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY
***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***
CONTACT:
Pattie Solis, (863) 201-6091 or (863) 443-1192
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
An associate's degree from an accredited college or university or 6
months of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or
health; one of the physical or natural sciences; agriculture; or
engineering.
A valid Class E Driver License.
***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of
Agriculture and Consumer Services:
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities.
Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the
provisions of Section 60L-36.003, Florida Career Service Rules and
Regulations.
Frequent travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two (2)
weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.
NOTES:
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including
fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
JOB DUTIES:
GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional position assigned as the
Commercial Survey Supervisor in the Citrus Health Response Program
(CHRP). The incumbent is responsible for planning, assigning,
supervising, directing the daily operations of OPS employees in a
grove survey unit of the Pest Eradication and Control CHRP Avon
Park Field Station.
Trains and supervises survey staff. Evaluates and coordinates
workload and quality to maintain equity and efficiency. Ensures
that an adequate number of personnel are available to achieve the
required goals and objectives. Compiles and reviews necessary
reports on survey activities ensuring punctuality and accuracy.
Institutes safety and quality controls to verify that all surveys
are performed accurately and in accordance with approved
procedures. Ensures that all safety regulations and other
Department procedures are followed. Recruits and assists in the
selection of OPS employees to fill vacancies in assigned areas.
Evaluates performance and initiates disciplinary action when
appropriate.
Monitors work performance of direct reports, including periodic
written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills
and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and
recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed. Reviews
timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for
special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions,
when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection
actions when vacancies are to be filled.
Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources
(staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned
programs in an efficient and accountable manner. 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.
Investigates and resolves issues and problems that arise in
assigned work area. Communicates program goals to the public as
necessary and maintains communication between the other CHRP
program areas. Serves as liaison between Field Station Supervisor
and grove survey functions. Travels outside assigned work area as
needed when requested by program director.
Assists subordinates with vehicle and office maintenance needs.
Conducts and oversees safety training for all vehicles and
equipment. Maintains all office and personal inventories.
Performs related work as directed by the supervisor.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
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:
For a complete list of benefits, visit
www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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.
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