State of Florida · 1 month ago
CITRUS REGULATORY SUPERVISOR - 42002745
Immokalee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$43K/yr - $47K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Florida is seeking a Citrus Regulatory Supervisor to oversee the regulatory unit of the Pest Eradication and Control Citrus Health Response Program. This role involves managing daily operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and training personnel to achieve inspection goals.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Overseeing, training, assigning, planning, and analyzing the daily operations of the regulatory unit of a Pest Eradication and Control Citrus Health Response Program Field Station for the certification and regulation of all commercial citrus within the State of Florida
Managing and evaluating the workload within the Regulatory Unit to maintain equity and efficiency
Compiling, reviewing, and analyzing all regulatory policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations
Ensuring that an adequate number of regulatory personnel are available to achieve the required inspection goals and objectives
Compiling and reviewing necessary reports on regulatory activities, ensuring punctuality, accuracy, and compliance
Instituting quality controls to verify that inspections are done accurately in accordance with approved policies and procedures
Training and ensuring that all safety regulations and other department procedures are followed
Researching and recommending measures to improve productivity
Analyzing GIS workflows to ensure the accuracy and procedures are adhered to and any issues are communicated to the Field Station Supervisor, Statewide Regulatory Director and/or Bureau Chief
Monitoring work performance of subordinates, including periodic written evaluations and discussions; counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies; recognizing employee accomplishments; and recommending timely disciplinary actions as needed
Approving timesheets and leave requests
Documenting recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate
Efficiently carrying 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
Investigating and resolving complaints and problems that arise in assigned area
Communicating regulatory and program goals, rules governing a regulated area, and other objectives to the public, as necessary
Participating on various committees as appropriate
Maintaining communication between other CHRP program areas
Traveling outside of assigned work area as needed when requested by Statewide Regulatory Director or Bureau Chief
Serving as the field station liaison to the Statewide Regulatory Director
Preparing specialized reports, as requested by the Regulatory Director
Attending remote meetings and workshops, as necessary, to effect compliance with the CHRP regulatory policy
Assisting in the planning, organizing and directing of state and federal personnel in plant pest activities with other governmental agencies during emergency programs
Performing duties as directed when assigned to the Incident Command System (ICS)
Being prepared to relocate out of assigned area for periods of time
Serving as the backup Commercial Survey Supervisor
Performing related work as directed by the supervisor
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one and a half (1.5) years of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering
A master's degree from an accredited college or university and six (6) months of experience as described above
Two and a half (2.5) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida
Three (3) years of experience as described above
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license
Moderate travel, including overnight and up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment
Knowledge of citrus and citrus pests and diseases
Knowledge of Federal, State, and Division policies, rules, and regulations used in citrus/plant inspections
Ability to work with Esri GIS database and applications
Ability to understand, interpret, and explain pertinent rules and regulations
Ability to compile, organize and analyze data for reports
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to use GIS mapping, GPS equipment, and Microsoft Office
Ability to detect plant pests and disease
Ability to determine work priorities, solve problems, and make decisions
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work
Ability to establish and maintain professional, courteous, and effective working relationships with others
Ability to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures
Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas
Benefits
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!
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