Job Description

Requisition No: 868491

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL ADMINISTRATOR - SES - 64028938

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64028938

Salary: $97,188.26 - $100,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2026

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State Personnel System Opportunity

Applications accepted only from applicants currently employed with any State agency within the State Personnel System.

This includes applicants employed in OPS, Career Service, SES and SMS positions.

Applicants will not be accepted from outside the State Personnel System.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Environmental Administrator-SES position responsible and accountable for the performance of the field staff under their supervision. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator - HLTH. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees’ work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

This position is a supervisory position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security, Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Has access to Health Management System (HMS) to enter and approve Daily Activity Report (DARS). Enter and updates information in Environmental Health (EH) database including inspections, permits, customer and billing information. May view, update and release information as needed. Has access to add and update the Environmental Health Data Set.

Serves as the Program Professional Engineer for the environmental engineering programs and serves as the program Section Chief for the Water Programs including the Drinking Water Supply, Wastewater Treatment, Transmission, and Disposal, Well Construction, Septic Program and Public Swimming Pools. Administers the State and County permitting systems for the construction/operation of regulated facilities; participates directly in the review of controversial projects; certifies issuance of permits as required by regulations or program procedures to be in compliance with regard to the functional performance of equipment and systems. Coordinates compliance with the requirements of the Health Department’s Specific Operating Agreements with Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and the interagency agreement between Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Dept. of Health. Provides support for professional engineering certification of all technical evaluations as required by Florida law and assists the Division Director on all engineering affairs. Recommends policies and assists the program Director in their development and implementation of rules and regulation of DEP, FDOH, and the Board of County Commissioners. Assists with planning, organizing and coordinating the activities of the various engineering programs.

Participates in meetings and conferences with other state and local agencies regarding environmental engineering activities.

Prepares, plans and participates in the interpretation and promulgation of environmental rules and regulations; assists the development of environmental policies in order to protect air/water quality and to assure that proper safeguards are implemented to prevent adverse effects on public health and safety.

Coordinates enforcement of environmental health regulations and permitting functions with utility, planning, building and zoning departments.

Responsible for oversight and implementation of new or enhanced state requirements for monitoring and informing the public about the potential dangers of Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB). Responsible for reviewing/interpreting FDEP/FDOH HAB periodic data reports and coordinating the acquisition and posting of Alert/Caution throughout the county.

Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences including ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; prepare technical reports
• Ability to use computers
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida statutes
• Ability to work independently, plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to document soil borings in accordance with USDA
• Ability to measure and calculate drain field evaluations and size.
• Ability to supervise

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Science; Master's Degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Science or Doctorate Degree in Engineering, Physical or Natural Science. Registered as a Professional Engineer in accordance with Florida Statute 471. Either a Register Environmental Health Professional (R.S., R.E.H.P., R.E.H.S.) with the Florida Environmental Health Association or the National Environmental Health Association or Certified in all levels of the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal program by the Florida Department of Health. Standards Certification which includes minimum standards of education, training or experience per Chapter 381 F.S.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00a.m to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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 click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit.Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.