Environmental Administrator - Ses - 42005972 (For Internal Agency Employees Only

environmental administrator - ses

florida department of agriculture and consumer services

division of food safety / bureau of age-restricted foods

kelly vance

• a high school diploma or its equivalent and four (4) years of experience as an environmental specialist i or higher with the state of florida.
• a bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and five (5) years of professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering;
• a master's degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture, or engineering and four (4) years of professional experience as described above;
• a doctorate (8 years) from an accredited college or university in one of the physical or natural sciences, agriculture or engineering and two (2) years of professional experience as described above.

requires possession of a valid class e driver license.

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)

the florida department of agriculture and consumer services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

employees appointed to positions involved in food establishment inspections under authority of chapter 500, florida statutes, must pass and maintain the training and certification required by rule 5k-4.021, florida administrative code, within 12 months of appointment.

this position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s.112.313, f.s., and section 60l-36.003, florida administrative code.

occasional travel required.

some tasks will require evening, weekend and/or holiday activity, including overnight and/or extended travel.

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.

this position manages the south subsection in the bureau of age-restricted foods. Manages and supervises the on-the-job performance and activities of division personnel under direct report to ensure that the division’s policies, protocols and procedures are appropriately and adequately implemented to ensure a uniform statewide age-restricted food inspection program. Responsible for oversight to assess, coordinate, and implement training. Reviews managerial procedures and practices, identifies problem areas, and initiates improvement planning and coordination.

Reviews existing and/or develops new inspection strategies and methods to meet new program responsibilities and manages changes in the work force and workplace.

reviews, monitors and approves employee required documents, reports, and correspondence. Directs employee disciplinary procedures, recruitment and selection, performance reviews and training assessment needs. Ensures personnel have met the training certification and qualification as required. Provides technical, scientific and professional guidance, assistance, instruction, support, and makes…