ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 42001283

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES seeks an Environmental Supervisor I - SES to lead Environmental Specialists in protecting and regulating native and cultivated flora nationwide within Florida. The role emphasizes supervision, budgeting, and program accountability.

The incumbent coordinates training, performance appraisals, and staff development, while ensuring compliance with division policies and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Must meet Florida minimum requirements as listed (two years with State as Environmental Specialist I or higher; or 2.5 years in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; or a Bachelor's with 1 year experience).
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
• Educational verification for US and foreign credentials as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct Environmental Specialists in flora protection, certification, and regulation across Florida.
• Plan, assign, and evaluate work; conduct annual performance appraisals and attendance approvals.
• Manage program budgets and resources; ensure procedures comply with division policies.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Experience as Environmental Specialist

Driver license

Education

High school diploma + 2 years experience

High school diploma + 2.5 years related experience

Bachelor's degree + 1 year experience

Job description

Requisition No: 884006

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES - 42001283

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42001283

Salary: $52,000.00 - $57,200.00

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026

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ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I - SES

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Kelly Douglas, Phone [phone]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida; or
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two and a half (2.5) years of experience in apiculture, environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering; or
• A bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience as described above.

Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

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)

***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:

• Federal Accredited Certification Official (ACO) for Federal Phytosanitary Certificates.
• Public Applicator’s License - Must obtain restricted-use pesticide license within six months of initial employment and must maintain licensure thereafter.

This position has regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of s. 112.313, Florida Statutes, and Section 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.

Occasional travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, 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:

GENERAL STATEMENT: This is a professional supervisory position responsible for planning, assigning, supervising and directing the activities of Environmental Specialists in the protection, certification, and regulation of all native and cultivated flora within the state of Florida.

The incumbent spends majority of their time communicating with, motivating, providing, or coordinating training, and directing the work of subordinates. In addition, the incumbent must complete timely performance appraisals, develop accurate work plans, and timely approve attendance and leave for each subordinate. Incumbent has the authority to make recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, hiring, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate.

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.

Evaluates subordinates’ workload to maintain equity and efficiency. Reviews records and reports of subordinates for punctuality and accuracy. Conducts quality control assessments of subordinates’ and federal cooperators’ pest detection activities. Ensures that subordinates are familiar with and follow procedures outlined in the Division Safety Manual.

Efficiently completes required steps to fill vacant positions, including application reviews, conducting interviews, completing reference checks, and compiling recommendatin packets. Provides training and orientation of new employees in all division program areas, such as Protection of Native Flora, Nursery and Stockdealer Regulations, Plant Pest Detection in native and cultivated flora, Export Certification requirements and Conventions on Trade in Endangered Species, Burrowing Nematode Regulations of various states and foreign countries, Imported Fire Ant and other Federal Domestic Quarantines, Federal Post Entry Quarantines, State and Federal Prohibited Noxious Weed regulations, Plant and Commodity Treatment Requirements, Cut Flower, Citrus and Safety Training.

Serves as the liaison between the Environmental Supervisor II and all field activities. Investigates and resolves complaints and problems that arise in assigned area. Assists personnel in investigations and the submission of reports of violations of Division regulations and Florida Statutes.

Compiles and submits to supervisor a monthly report of area activities based on daily reports of employees. Maintains current file on regional flora, agricultural crops and potentially economic or devastating plant pests for assigned area. Maintains up-to-date manuals on plant regulations of Florida and all other states and U.S. Possessions. Advises industry and subordinates on federal export requirements using Phytosanitary Export Database System (PExD) . Ensures that subordinates have adequate equipment and facilities with which to complete their assigned duties.

Approves and processes monthly encumbrances on rentals, utilities and other services.

Assists subordinates with vehicle and office maintenance needs and resolves problems. Conducts safety training for vehicle and equipment operation. Investigates accidents and injuries to subordinates. Conducts job safety analysis per the Division Safety Manual. Maintains office and personnel inventories and assignments.

Conducts periodic workshops to disseminate information. Gives presentations to industry and general public on Division activities and policies as required. Participates on various committees as appropriate.

During emergency programs, assists in the planning, organizing and directing of state and federal personnel in plant pest activities with other governmental agencies. Performs duties as directed when assigned to the Incident Command System (ICS). Must be prepared to work out of assigned area for periods of time, including overnight travel.

Performs other work as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal, state and division policies, rules and regulations used in plant inspection.
• Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques of natural and horticultural sciences.
• Knowledge of each employee’s district and requirements.
• Ability to apply federal, state and division policies, rules and regulations to relevant situations.
• Ability to interpret scientific data.
• Ability to assume subordinates’ duties when necessary.
• Ability to motivate, train and supervise employees.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and follow up on completion of work.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to work in extreme hot, cold, and humid temperature environments.
• Ability to lift and transport 25 pounds and bend repetitiously.
• Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground, both indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to operate a computer to access, record, and retrieve electronic information.
• Ability to operate a vehicle in a safe manner and obey all traffic laws.

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 (http://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.