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Requisition No: 876765 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER I - 42000150

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000150 

Salary:  $60,000.20 - $66,000.22 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2026 

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NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Brianna Harvey, 850-617-7905

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences and four (4) years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental protection, regulation or health; or

A master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in a major as described above and three (3) years of professional experience as described above; or

A doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university in a major as described above and one (1) year of professional experience as described above.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.
 

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at "Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education." Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C.

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Conduct review of processed enforcement case files to assure proper quality and content, evaluate proposed enforcement actions, and approve case determinations and related correspondence.  Perform these activities in accordance with section policies and procedures. 

Develop and implement policies and procedures for section to ensure that violations of Chapters 388, 482, and 487, F.S., and associated rules are properly identified, and appropriate enforcement actions are taken.  Supervise assigned employees, track and evaluate performance for Case Review, and report on performance as directed in accordance with established policies and procedures.  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.

Communicate verbally and in writing with complainants and respondents to provide accurate information on enforcement case status, and ensure that preparation, scheduling and performance of conferences and hearings necessary under the requirements of the Florida Administrative Procedures Act are done in accordance with established policy and procedure.

Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.

Participate in special projects and incident response activities, and perform related duties as necessary and directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to use a personal computer.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
  

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.