Florida Staffing
Ops Environmental Specialist I
This is a professional-level position in Environmental Health (EH). This is a field position responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in Environmental Health programs, including those requiring a Certified Environmental Health Professional license. The duties of this position require the incumbent to be able to be relied upon to work independently and manage their time to meet deadlines and use standard field equipment. This position is responsible for performing inspections, complaint investigations, and other tasks in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Administrative Code (FAC), and Department of Health policies in the Facilities, Water and the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service (OSTDS) programs. The position will report to the OSTDS Environmental Supervisor. This is a full-time position working 40 hours weekly. Specific Responsibilities: Conducts field inspections in the OSTDS program, ensuring compliance with environmental health rules and regulations as outlined in Chapter 62-6, F.A.C. and Florida Statute 381. Responds to public health nuisance complaints, initiating investigation and inspection procedures within EH policy timeframes. Assists with enforcement actions of nuisance complaints, gathers evidence, and participate in informal and formal hearings, and other legal actions to secure compliance with environmental health rules and regulations. Maintains record of all inspections and site visits performed by entering them into the Environmental Health Database and by submitting all completed inspection reports to the supervisor by the following workday. Performs other related duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers. Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and to ensure completion of inspections as required. Skill in the use of computers including applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Environmental Health Database or comparable databases. Ability to effectively perform field inspections, to document findings, write reports. Ability to prepare and present information to customers, the general public and community partners. Qualifications: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. A bachelor's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a Physical or Biological Science). Must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to move freely around various inspection sites and work outside in high heat and humid conditions. Must be willing and able to attend out of town meetings and training sessions for several days on occasion. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed. EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural. The 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: Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Location: Naples, FL
This is a professional-level position in Environmental Health (EH). This is a field position responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in Environmental Health programs, including those requiring a Certified Environmental Health Professional license. The duties of this position require the incumbent to be able to be relied upon to work independently and manage their time to meet deadlines and use standard field equipment. This position is responsible for performing inspections, complaint investigations, and other tasks in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Administrative Code (FAC), and Department of Health policies in the Facilities, Water and the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service (OSTDS) programs. The position will report to the OSTDS Environmental Supervisor. This is a full-time position working 40 hours weekly. Specific Responsibilities: Conducts field inspections in the OSTDS program, ensuring compliance with environmental health rules and regulations as outlined in Chapter 62-6, F.A.C. and Florida Statute 381. Responds to public health nuisance complaints, initiating investigation and inspection procedures within EH policy timeframes. Assists with enforcement actions of nuisance complaints, gathers evidence, and participate in informal and formal hearings, and other legal actions to secure compliance with environmental health rules and regulations. Maintains record of all inspections and site visits performed by entering them into the Environmental Health Database and by submitting all completed inspection reports to the supervisor by the following workday. Performs other related duties as required. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers. Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and to ensure completion of inspections as required. Skill in the use of computers including applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Environmental Health Database or comparable databases. Ability to effectively perform field inspections, to document findings, write reports. Ability to prepare and present information to customers, the general public and community partners. Qualifications: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required. A bachelor's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a Physical or Biological Science). Must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to move freely around various inspection sites and work outside in high heat and humid conditions. Must be willing and able to attend out of town meetings and training sessions for several days on occasion. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed. EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural. The 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: Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement. Location: Naples, FL