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Requisition No: 876584 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64081591

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64081591 

Salary:  $63,703.38 

Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2026 

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This is a professional level supervisor position responsible for the supervision of the Onsite Sewage Treatment Disposal Systems Program (OSTDS) with the Florida Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier).  The incumbent will also be responsible for providing supervisory and technical guidance to staff working in the Mobile Home Park program (MHP) and may extent to other facilities programs not requiring a Food Protection certification.  Contributes to the organization's culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, process improvements, and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department's ICARE values. This employee works under the supervision of the Environmental Supervisor. Certain immunizations and TB testing may be required.

This position ensures regulatory consistency and compliance with relevant Florida Administrative Codes (FAC) and Florida Statutes (FS).

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. Contributes to the organization's culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department's ICARE values. This position reports to the Environmental Administrator - SES and works collaboratively with all members of the team

In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the inspection of initial construction and final system approvals, conducting septic site evaluations or reviewing evaluation data for proper compliance with the regulations, issuance of permits and review of permit conditions to verify all requirements are provided. This position ensures regulatory compliance and is responsible for pursuing enforcement as needed to obtain compliance with program standards for sanitary nuisance complaints, contractor violations and delinquent annual operating permit renewals.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable of the FAC and FS governing the Florida Department of Health's Division of Environmental Public Health (EPH) regulatory functions and must possess advanced technical and analytical skills.  The incumbent must have professional competency, supervisory experience, and be able to effectively motivate staff and monitor multiple program areas. This position is assigned to the Selected Exempt Service (SES) and includes a comprehensive employee benefit package at minimum cost to the employee.

• Plans, organizes and manages environmental health programs such as OSTDS and MHP as directed by FAC, FS, the EPH program manual, standard operating procedures, and the Environmental Public Health Administrator.
• Initiates enforcement of illegal activities, as applicable, which includes issuing legal notices to the public and working closely with the Legal department to resolve issues.
• Ensures inspections are completed and annual operating permits are maintained within established guidelines set by the FS, FAC, Environmental Public Health program manual, internal policies, and/or standard operating procedures
• Ensures complaint investigations are responded to within two working days after receipt and ensures applicable corrective action are taken.
• Maintains programmatic consistency as required by DOH's policy and procedures in accordance with state and legislative updates.
• Uses professional research skills to review technical plans and drawings to establish the scope of work as required by the FAC to determine required actions on our part.
• Communicates with clients such as owners, contractors or  engineers as applicable to obtain additional required information. 
• Applies advanced math skills to perform calculations and apply results to design criteria.
• Performs quality assurance review of all inspection forms submitted by inspectors.
• Effectively mentors and develops staff and provides direction and programmatic education to staff to ensure compliance with existing rules and/or legislative or state changes.
• Provides programmatic education to local contractors through semiannual contractor meetings to ensure compliance with existing rules and/or legislative or state changes.
• Performs supervisory duties including recruitment and selection, assigning workloads, and performance management.
• Attends regional EPH consistency meetings when they are offered.
• Generates reports to ensure inspection requirement compliance and employee performance.
• Reviews Daily Activity Reports in accordance with DOH policies and EPH coding pamphlet for all positions he/she supervises
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skill in effectively mentoring and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and associated program memoranda.
• Ability to understand the basic functioning of a septic tank and drain field and all associated components such as pumps, pipes, and filters.
• Ability to visualize, calculate and understand differences in elevations based on field measurements (use a laser level).
• Ability to ensure statutory time requirements are met.
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to different scenarios.
• Demonstrated skill in effectively working with members of the public.
• Ability to collaborate with the County Building Department to facilitate the plan review process and other community partners.
• Advanced math skills and ability to interpret technical plans and engineered drawings as required in order to issue permits compliant with Florida Administrative Codes
• Ability to communicate with the public and create notices to the public and to regulated entities is needed.
• Ability to follow State guidance to conduct plan review of proposed construction and issue construction permits for the OSTDS program.
• Demonstrated skill in use of quality improvement methodologies to measure program effectiveness and improve program outcomes.
• Advanced computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office applications, to monitor and program activities, perform advanced calculations and track public notices.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budget in assigned programs.
• Ability to enforce regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

A Bachelor's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university, with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a Physical or Biological Science) is required in accordance with Florida Statutes 381.0101(1) 

A valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Ability to lift 50 pounds and be able to move freely around construction sites and undeveloped property in high heat and humid conditions.

Certification in OSTDS is required by Florida Statute 381.0101 (64E18.003 FAC) within six (6) months of hire.

Incumbent is expected to work beyond the normal work day in the event of a disaster or as needed.  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 or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. 

Preferred:

Experience with relevant regulation and permitting. 

Currently a Certified Environmental Health Professional in Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS).

Experience in the use of specialized field equipment relating to OSTDS, surveying, or soil evaluating.

Experience interpreting technical plans, engineering drawings, and applying mathematical calculations for regulatory compliance 

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:

Naples, Florida

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.