Environmental Program Supervisor

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in environmental or natural science, civil or environmental engineering, geology, hydrology or related field and three years progressively responsible professional environmental related experience of which one year must be supervisory; or an equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants within six months of meeting the education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.

Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required.

Position Summary

This is highly responsible professional/administrative and supervisory work in environmental science and engineering within the Alachua County Environmental Protection Department.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the supervision and coordination of a variety of County-wide environmental protection programs and staff.
 Work is performed under the direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.

Exudes a positive customer service focus.
 
Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
Develops, recommends and implements policies and operating procedures for program area.
Maintains familiarity with local state and federal regulations; ensures compliance with regulations affecting program area.
Responds to complaints or requests for information from members of the public and elected officials.

Prepares, submits and tracks budget for program area.
Supervises and coordinates the day to day operation of the Program.
   
Develops Program priorities and directs activities to accomplish goals.
   
Establishes internal policies for the Program.
   
Provides information on Program to the public and news media.
 
Drives a County and/or personal vehicle to perform required duties.
 
Engages with citizens, stakeholders and other interested parties to provide information and education about the program.
Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THEPETROLEUM PROGRAM SUPERVISOR
 
Negotiates agreements and contracts with State and other partner agencies and private vendors.
 
Tracks the legislature and State budget process to monitor impacts to the program.
 
Maintains performance tracking mechanisms and invoicing processes for programs to accurately track program goals and objectives to meet or exceed FDEP performance targets.
 
Represents Alachua County during professional conferences, meetings, and task forces.  

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of local ordinances, state laws and federal regulations governing environmental issues.

Thorough knowledge of hazardous materials management, hazardous waste regulations and site rehabilitation and cleanup practices (Hazardous Materials Program Supervisor).
 
Considerable knowledge of State petroleum programs and regulations (Petroleum Program Supervisor).
 
Knowledge of north central Florida geology and hydrogeology (Petroleum Program Supervisor).

Knowledge of effective supervisory techniques and modern principles and practices of administration and organization.

Knowledge of Alachua County’s creeks, lakes, springs, and groundwater resources (Water Resources Program Supervisor).

Knowledge of water conservation strategies and landscaping practices (Water Resources Program Supervisor).  

Knowledge of Alachua County’s natural and water resources, archaeological history and geology (Natural Resources Program Supervisor).

Skill in the operation of motor vehicles.

Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.

Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies and procedures for program area.

Ability to monitor and adhere to budget constraints; ability to develop new funding sources.

Ability to apply engineering principles and methods; ability to research and investigate problems and bring them to resolution.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, county employees and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle in order to conduct field tests, inspections, and investigations to obtain data for use in determining code compliance, sources of, and methods for, controlling County-wide environmental pollutants (Hazardous Materials Program Supervisor).
 
Ability to understand state water rules, regulations, and funding mechanisms and how they apply to water quality and water quantity (Water Resources Program Supervisor).
 
Ability to collaborate with partners from universities, utilities, local governments, state agencies, extension, and private industry (Water Resources Program Supervisor).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms, and taste or smell.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future. BoCC-Contributed Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance  
• Employee Life Insurance  
• Florida Retirement System  
• Employee Assistance Program

Optional Benefits

• Dental Insurance  
• Vision Insurance
• Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance
• Deferred Retirement Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Roth IRA
• Tuition Assistance Program  

NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here.

You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits. 

• FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee.
• TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details.
• HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows: 

1. New Years Day  
2. Martin Luther King Day  
3. Memorial Day  
4. Juneteenth
5. Independence Day  
6. Labor Day  
7. Veterans' Day  
8. Thanksgiving Day  
9. Friday following Thanksgiving  
10. Christmas Eve (IAFF*)  
11. Christmas Day  
12. Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)  
13. 2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees)

*IAFF – International Association of Firefighters Pay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays.

Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2.

Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3 *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

$94,140.80 Annually