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NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER I - 42000280 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Date: May 28, 2025

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Requisition No: 853217

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER I - 42000280 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 42000280

Salary: $60,000.20 - $70,000.06

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2025

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

NATURAL SCIENCES MANAGER I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Neil Richmond, 850-617-7862

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciencesandfour (4) years of professional experience in one of the physical or natural sciences, environmental protection, regulation or health; or

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in a major as described aboveandthree (3) years of professional experience as described above;or

A doctorate from an accredited college or university in a major as described aboveandone (1) year of professional experience as described above.

Certain positions within this class require individuals to meet specific federal or state regulations as identified by the employing agency.

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) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml)

*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:

The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, FAC.

Frequent travel required.

Must be able to work outside of normal working hours, including occasional weekends and/or holidays as directed.

Must be willing and able to be deployed from assigned headquarters for extended periods of time for incident response activities.

Some alternate work hours required to accomplish duties and responsibilities when directed.

NOTES:

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Direct and supervise activities of the Inspection Coordination Section to ensure that inspections and investigations required to implement Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and associated rules are assigned, documented, and conducted in a timely manner. Ensure that these activities are done in accordance with established policies and procedures. Keep the Bureau Chief and division management apprised of emerging issues, high visibility cases and cases which may require policy decisions.

Develop and implement policies and procedures of the Inspection Coordination Section to ensure that inspections and investigations required to implement Chapters 388, 482, 487, 576, 578 and 580, F.S., and associated rules are assigned, documented, and conducted in a timely manner. Track performance of section and report on performance as directed.

Ensure that reports of alleged violations and complaints received by the bureau are acknowledged and, where appropriate, referred to field inspection units for investigation or other response, and that these activities are done in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Monitor the implementation, efficacy and ongoing improvements of the peripheral computer databases and websites that support this program including the Enterprise Imaging System (EIS), Fumigation website, Licensing Database and Enforcement Database. Coordinate with OATS and the DIO as necessary to ensure these systems meet the evolving needs of internal and external customers and recommend improvements when necessary.

Communicate verbally and in writing with complainants and respondents to provide accurate information on investigation status. Serve as the bureau’s AES Cares primary contact. Serve as Records Liaison in the disposition of records. Responsible for gathering information for public records requests to include tracking through the maintenance of a spreadsheet with the required information for future reporting, as requested by the Bureau Chief or Division Director. Prepare replies to consumers in a timely manner.

Conduct background checks on potential violators or others associated with alleged illegal operations via CLEAR System in order to gain necessary information for investigation cases.

Participate in the goals and priority setting and tactics selection processes within the division in order to guide the activities of the Inspection Coordination Section.

Supervise assigned employees, evaluate performance and prepare performance assessments in accordance with established policies and procedures. 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.

Serve as representative of the department in administrative hearings, councils, court proceedings or meetings as necessary.

Participate in special projects and incident response activities, and perform other duties as necessary and directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

+ Ability to work independently.

+ Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

+ Ability to use personal computers.

+ Ability to communicate effectively.

+ Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

+ Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

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.

Location:

TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316

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