ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64028411 (FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901)

Requisition No: 877032 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SUPERVISOR II - SES - 64028411

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64028411 

Salary:  $58,465.00 to $59,465.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026 

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*This is a fulltime Select Exempt Service (SES) Environmental Supervisor II position working with the Department of Health in Lee County.*

 

This position serves as Environmental Supervisor II-SES with the Environmental Health section of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee).  This is a professional position supervising Environmental Specialists involved in the prevention of disease transmission caused by environmental factors and the epidemiological investigation of illness outbreaks.  It includes the administration, operation, enforcement, and quality control of assigned environmental programs serving the needs of the residents and tourists within Lee County.  The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

 

This position spends 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, 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, ensure proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

 

This position is responsible and accountable for supervising subordinates specializing in environmental health programs associated with Chapter 62-6, Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS), as well as other programs including mobile home/RV parks, and various sanitary investigations under the direction and guidance of the OSTDS Coordinator overseeing this program.

 

Responsibilities and activities include, but are not limited to, supervising, overseeing and/or conducting “day with” quality assurance investigations with each subordinate at least once every six months and implementing performance corrective action plans as needed to promote effective, efficient work efforts. This position will review all inspection records and support documents generated by the staff under its supervision. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the OSTDS coordinator with quality assurance monitoring, process improvement, review of residential and commercial applications, and coordination of pre-service and in-service training.

 

This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of specialists assigned Specialty System programs within OSTDS including, but not limited to, review of new systems, permitting, inspecting, pre and post paperwork, maintenance entity regulation and all associated fees, generating reports to track the progress of the program, and any enforcement regulation required.

 

This position is responsible for the oversight and supervision of those specialists regulating OSTDS Septic Tank Abandonment Program. Initiates notices for delinquent properties and initiates and assures enforcement policy is followed to compliance for violators.

 

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed.  Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensure all staff complete required training and are offered additional training.   

 

Confers with state, city, and county officials, contractors, professional engineers, and community business personnel regarding OSTDS matters. Attend meetings as requested or required.

 

Responsible for maintaining a county vehicle inventory list, including, but not limited to, proper maintenance and reporting of any mechanical or body problems and cleanliness.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills and Environmental Health Database program
• Knowledge of and skill in using field equipment required, including but not limited to operating a laser level, shovel, auger, Munsell Soil Color Charts, drill, digital camera, and other equipment as deemed necessary to perform inspections
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
• Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage
• Knowledge of language and grammar skills
• Skill in using office equipment, including FAX machine, copier, printer, digital telephones, and computers
• Skill in operating and maintaining assigned county vehicle per state and county regulations
• Ability to prepare technical reports
• Ability to interpret, understand, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes
• Ability to train and supervise others
• Ability to assess employee work performance
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.

• Ability to work with occasional loud noises and disruptions
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically and numerically
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability work outdoors with various temperature changes
• Ability to walk for long periods of time or great distances
• Ability to effectively maintain relationships with clients and coworkers, and to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner

 

Qualifications:

• Position requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science filed.
• Certified Environmental Health Professional in the OSTDS program or Registered Sanitarian Certification FEHA or NEHA as required by Florida Statute 381.0101. Certification must be maintained every two years as required by Florida Statute
• Positions in the Department of Health responsible for performing environmental health and sanitary evaluations in a primary program area of environmental health require certification in accordance with Section 381.0101, Florida Statutes.  Requirements for certification are found in 64E-18.004(3) and include a bachelor’s degree from an US accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.

 

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:

Fort Myers

 

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.

 

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. 

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.