BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - SES - 64004001 Date: Sep 23, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 837689 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: BIOLOGICAL ADMINISTRATOR I - SES - 64004001 Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 64004001 Salary: $65,135.46 - $68,563.56 Posting Closing Date: 09/29/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) Internal Agency Opportunity Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department. Specific Responsibilities: This is a Biological Administrator I-SES position responsible for managing the compliance activities of the Water Program, including the Delegated Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Safe Drinking Water Program, Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Limited Use Drinking Water Program; Well Surveillance Program, FDOH Public Pools and Bathing Places Program, and Florida Healthy Beaches Program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Administrator - HLTH. Perform professional and administrative duties, provide technical oversight, coordinate workload, process permit applications, conduct field inspections. 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 considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, F.A.C. This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position has access to the Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Reports (DARs) entry and supervisory approval. Delegated Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Safe Drinking Water Program: Ensures the program is managed in accordance with the latest FDEP and FDOH delegation agreement including inspection frequency/quality, record management, database updates, staff training, reporting, and applicable Chapter 62 Florida Administrative Code regulations. Establishes procedures to review the quality of the work performed by the programs including inspection records, database entries and supporting documents generated by staff. Reviews and updates quality control/assurance documentation for the drinking water programs and reports to the Program Administrator. Responsible and accountable for the performance of the subordinate staff under its supervision. Responsible to manage the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Limited Use Drinking Water Program in accordance with the latest FDOH requirements including inspection frequency/quality, quality control, record management, database updates, staff training, reporting, Chapter 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code regulations, and applicable sections of the FDOH Environmental Health Program Manual (150-4). Ensures the Well Surveillance Program is managed in accordance with the latest FDEP and FDOH delegation agreement including well surveys timeliness/quality and sampling for contaminants of concern in response to potential ground water contaminants, record management, database updates, staff training, reporting, and applicable Chapter 62 Florida Administrative Code, 376.3071(4)(g). Florida Statues and State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Act regulations. Ensures new and additional sampling requirements for Per PFAS and polyfluoroalkyl (PFOS) are met in accordance with latest EPA guidance. Responsible to manage the FDOH Public Pools and Bathing Places Program in accordance with the latest FDOH requirements including inspection frequency/quality, quality control, record management, database updates, staff training, reporting, Chapter 64E-9, Florida Administrative Code regulations, and applicable sections of the DOH Environmental Health Program Manual (150-4). Responsible to manage the Florida Healthy Beaches Program in accordance with the latest FDOH and United States Environmental Protection Agency guidance and recommendation. Provide ongoing technical assistance and guidance concerning Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) construction and repair permit reviews. Serve as acting OSTDS manager as needed and assists program regularly during sudden increases in on-demand permitting workload. Ensures required inspections under the above programs are completed and meet quality requirements, provided assistance to regulated systems. Secure complaints are investigated, noncompliance activities properly documented and forwarded to enforcement in accordance with written procedures. Accurately records, organized and maintained program databases. Generates program performance database reports and reviews data with staff and the Program Administrator. Participates in programmatic teleconferences. Responsible for all work complies with delegated program agreements, agency protocols and guidelines. Conducts quarterly audits of all inspection records, database entries and supporting documents generated by staff under their supervision. Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork. Perform other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: + Knowledge of management principles and techniques. + Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences. + Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures. + Ability to manage an environmental program. + Ability to supervise people. + Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments. + Ability to communicate effectively. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. + Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs. + Ability to solve problems and make decisions. + Ability to assess budgetary needs. + Ability to formulate policies and procedures. + Ability to prepare technical reports. + Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data. + Ability to work independently. + Knowledge of the Microsoft Office® software package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access). Qualifications: Licensure/registration/certification requirements(If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): + 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. 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 + Steel toe safety boots are required for responding to emergency situations. + Position may require collection of fees for Environmental Programs. Working hours:(A) Daily from8:00AMto5:00PM(B) Total hours in workweek40(C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) 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. 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. 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: WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401 Nearest Major Market:Palm Beach Nearest Secondary Market:Miami