FRUIT FLY DETECTION SUPERVISOR-SES - 42001406

　　Date: Jan 17, 2024

　　Location:

　　CLEARWATER, FL, US, 34620 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33762 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33760 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33755 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33756 CLEARWATER, FL, US, 33765

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　　Requisition No: 820616

　　Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

　　Working Title: FRUIT FLY DETECTION SUPERVISOR-SES - 42001406

　　Pay Plan: SES

　　Position Number: 42001406

　　Salary: $50,000.08 - $55,000.14

　　Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2024

　　Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/)

　　FRUIT FLY DETECTION SUPERVISOR-SES

　　(CLASS TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR I-SES)

　　FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

　　DIVISION OF PLANT INDUSTRY

　　OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

　　CONTACT:

　　Carlos Averhoff Chirino; Phone# (772) 216-2263 or email [email protected]

　　MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

　　A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityandone (1) year of experience in environmental protection, regulation, or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering;or

　　Two (2) years of experience as an Environmental Specialist I or higher with the State of Florida;or

　　Two and a half (2.5) years of experience as described above.

　　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:

　　Authorized Certification Official 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.

　　Frequent travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, required.

　　NOTES:

　　Successful candidate 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 and OPS Agricultural Technicians in the exotic fruit fly monitoring activities and plant pest detection activities in agricultural and residential settings within the state of Florida.

　　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. Monitors 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. Approves timesheets and leave requests. Documents recommendations for special pay increases, reclassifications, and disciplinary actions, when appropriate. Efficiently carries out employee selection actions when vacancies are to be filled.

　　Provides training and orientation of new employees in all Division program areas: Fruit Fly Detection activities, Protection of Native Flora, Plant Pest Detection in native and cultivated flora, Citrus and Safety Training. Conducts Quality Control assessments of subordinates’ pest detection activities.

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

　　Ensures that subordinates have adequate equipment and facilities with which to complete their assigned duties.

　　Services assigned fruit fly traplines and assists with additional fruit fly traplines during period of vacancies as needed.

　　Investigates and resolves homeowner complaints and problems that arise in fruit fly trapping areas. Ensures that subordinates are familiar with and follow procedures outlined in the Division Safety Manual.

　　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 relocate out of assigned area for periods of time.

　　Assists Fruit Fly Detection Coordinator with FFD related work as required.

　　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 employee’s district duties when necessary.

　　Ability to motivate, train and supervise employees.

　　Ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public, both 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 and cold temperatures.

　　Ability to lift and transport 25-pound objects.

　　Ability to conduct inspections in natural and cultivated areas with uneven ground.

　　Ability to operate a computer to access and retrieve electronic information.

　　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:

　　The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

　　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.