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Ops Environmental Specialist I - 64911231
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. Your specific responsibilities include: 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 participates in informal and formal hearings. Maintains records of all inspections and site visits by entering them into the Environmental Health Database and by submitting all completed inspection reports to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as required. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position. Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Skill in the use of computers including applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and the Environmental Health Database. Ability to effectively perform field inspections, document findings, and write reports. Ability to prepare and present information to customers, the general public, and community partners. Qualifications: Required: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation. A bachelor's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field. Ability to lift 50 pounds and to move freely around various inspection sites and work outside in high heat and humid conditions. Willingness and ability 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 required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural. The benefits of working for the State of Florida include: State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements) Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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. Your specific responsibilities include: 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 participates in informal and formal hearings. Maintains records of all inspections and site visits by entering them into the Environmental Health Database and by submitting all completed inspection reports to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as required. Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position. Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines. Skill in the use of computers including applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and the Environmental Health Database. Ability to effectively perform field inspections, document findings, and write reports. Ability to prepare and present information to customers, the general public, and community partners. Qualifications: Required: A valid driver's license and reliable transportation. A bachelor's degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field. Ability to lift 50 pounds and to move freely around various inspection sites and work outside in high heat and humid conditions. Willingness and ability 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 required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural. The benefits of working for the State of Florida include: State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory) Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements) Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed) Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed) Deferred Compensation (voluntary) Employee Assistance Program (voluntary) And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.