People First Service Center
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64000526
People First Service Center, Venice, Florida, United States, 34292
Requisition No:864860Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64000526
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.
This position involves professional Environmental Health (EH) work, independently conducting inspections of regulated facilities and entities for compliance with Florida Statutes (FS), Florida Administrative Code (FAC), and Sarasota County Code requirements in environmental health programs within Sarasota County in accordance with department policies and Environmental Health Program Manual 150-4. Primary duties for this position will be in the onsite sewage treatment and disposal system program but work in all other EH programs will be required including (but not limited to) public water well construction permitting; mobile home parks safety and sanitation; food hygiene; group care; migrant labor camps; Super-Act (water well surveillance); limited use public wells; biomedical waste, tattoo, body art and piercing establishments; sanitary/environmental nuisance complaints; rabies surveillance; Safe Drinking Water Act; skin tanning establishments, public swimming pools and Healthy Beaches program. Use of personal vehicle will at times be required (with mileage reimbursed per Florida Statute Chapter 112.061.) Assigned duties will include a majority of work outdoors conducting inspections, site evaluations of unimproved and un-cleared acreage and/or land parcels covered in thick vegetation and collecting samples in all types of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, high humidity, and other adverse and unpleasant conditions. This position reports directly to the Environmental Supervisor II – SES.
Your Specific Responsibilities ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (OSTDS): Perform necessary site and soil evaluations, review plans, and approve or deny the issuance of construction permits in accordance with Florida Statute 381.0065, Florida Administrative Code 62-6 (abbreviated F.A.C 62-6) and Sarasota County Ordinance Section 54 Article VIII. Inspects new, repaired, and modified OSTDS installations to determine and ensure compliance with Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code and County Ordinance. Provides assistance to homeowners and contractors regarding permitting. Physically able to lift up to 60 pounds and conduct soil borings to a depth of six feet using a bucket auger. Conducts operational inspections of industrial, commercial, and aerobic treatment unit OSTDS. Initiates enforcement activities as needed via county code enforcement and/or state enforcement protocol. Reviews all soil profile and site evaluation submittals associated with OSTDS construction permit applications of Health staff as needed. Replies to calls, emails, and inquiries regarding soil questions.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORT: Provides field and staff support for all environmental health programs, including but not limited to: Food Service Establishments, Rabies, Super-Act, Biomedical Waste, Mobile Home Parks Sanitation, Sanitary and Environmental Nuisance Complaints, Indoor Air Quality, Private Water Well Construction Permit Review/Inspection and Water Management Information System (WMIS) Database and other DOH-Sarasota regulated facilities. Initiates and coordinates enforcement procedures related to assigned duties as required.
PUBLIC and PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS: Conducts field investigations of proposed private water supply well sites and locates any source of contamination or contamination. In cases where a water use permit (WUP) applicable, coordinates with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to ensure that they have the opportunity to review and approve the project. Meets with engineers, property owners, well drillers and developers to evaluate and recommend design changes that will provide better protection against contamination of ground water aquifers.
Receives water related complaints from the public and conducts field investigations. Conducts surveys of the wells in the vicinity of the complaint site and selects a group of wells that will provide an indication of the direction and extent of any contamination of the ground water. Determines action to be taken where bacteriological or chemical contamination is found.
SANITARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS: Investigate reports of sanitary nuisance complaints. Follow-up and assure corrective action have been taken or take necessary legal action in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 386.
OTHER DUTIES as assigned: Including providing support for all Environmental Health programs as assigned by Environmental Health Director/Designee.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer skills including Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel, including some overnight trips
Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and extreme weather
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and conduct soil borings to a depth of six feet using a bucket auger
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, public health, environmental science, or physical or biological science is required by FL Statute Chapter 381
Hold current certification in OSTDS as required by 64E-18, F.A.C.
Able to respond and report to your work location within 30 minutes
Preferred
Registered Environmental Specialist/Registered Sanitarian with the Florida Environmental Health Association or the National Environmental Health Association.
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 Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Location Robert L. Anderson Administrative Center, Venice, FL 34293. Incumbent will be required to travel throughout Sarasota County.
Benefits
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
Employment Eligibility
Requires a security background check and/or drug screening.
Participation in direct deposit.
Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Must provide Social Security Number (SSN) for background check.
Complete the Form I-9 and information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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). 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.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64000526
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.
This position involves professional Environmental Health (EH) work, independently conducting inspections of regulated facilities and entities for compliance with Florida Statutes (FS), Florida Administrative Code (FAC), and Sarasota County Code requirements in environmental health programs within Sarasota County in accordance with department policies and Environmental Health Program Manual 150-4. Primary duties for this position will be in the onsite sewage treatment and disposal system program but work in all other EH programs will be required including (but not limited to) public water well construction permitting; mobile home parks safety and sanitation; food hygiene; group care; migrant labor camps; Super-Act (water well surveillance); limited use public wells; biomedical waste, tattoo, body art and piercing establishments; sanitary/environmental nuisance complaints; rabies surveillance; Safe Drinking Water Act; skin tanning establishments, public swimming pools and Healthy Beaches program. Use of personal vehicle will at times be required (with mileage reimbursed per Florida Statute Chapter 112.061.) Assigned duties will include a majority of work outdoors conducting inspections, site evaluations of unimproved and un-cleared acreage and/or land parcels covered in thick vegetation and collecting samples in all types of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, high humidity, and other adverse and unpleasant conditions. This position reports directly to the Environmental Supervisor II – SES.
Your Specific Responsibilities ONSITE SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL SYSTEMS (OSTDS): Perform necessary site and soil evaluations, review plans, and approve or deny the issuance of construction permits in accordance with Florida Statute 381.0065, Florida Administrative Code 62-6 (abbreviated F.A.C 62-6) and Sarasota County Ordinance Section 54 Article VIII. Inspects new, repaired, and modified OSTDS installations to determine and ensure compliance with Florida Statute, Florida Administrative Code and County Ordinance. Provides assistance to homeowners and contractors regarding permitting. Physically able to lift up to 60 pounds and conduct soil borings to a depth of six feet using a bucket auger. Conducts operational inspections of industrial, commercial, and aerobic treatment unit OSTDS. Initiates enforcement activities as needed via county code enforcement and/or state enforcement protocol. Reviews all soil profile and site evaluation submittals associated with OSTDS construction permit applications of Health staff as needed. Replies to calls, emails, and inquiries regarding soil questions.
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORT: Provides field and staff support for all environmental health programs, including but not limited to: Food Service Establishments, Rabies, Super-Act, Biomedical Waste, Mobile Home Parks Sanitation, Sanitary and Environmental Nuisance Complaints, Indoor Air Quality, Private Water Well Construction Permit Review/Inspection and Water Management Information System (WMIS) Database and other DOH-Sarasota regulated facilities. Initiates and coordinates enforcement procedures related to assigned duties as required.
PUBLIC and PRIVATE WATER SYSTEMS: Conducts field investigations of proposed private water supply well sites and locates any source of contamination or contamination. In cases where a water use permit (WUP) applicable, coordinates with the Southwest Florida Water Management District to ensure that they have the opportunity to review and approve the project. Meets with engineers, property owners, well drillers and developers to evaluate and recommend design changes that will provide better protection against contamination of ground water aquifers.
Receives water related complaints from the public and conducts field investigations. Conducts surveys of the wells in the vicinity of the complaint site and selects a group of wells that will provide an indication of the direction and extent of any contamination of the ground water. Determines action to be taken where bacteriological or chemical contamination is found.
SANITARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS: Investigate reports of sanitary nuisance complaints. Follow-up and assure corrective action have been taken or take necessary legal action in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 386.
OTHER DUTIES as assigned: Including providing support for all Environmental Health programs as assigned by Environmental Health Director/Designee.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Computer skills including Windows, Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to travel, including some overnight trips
Ability to work outdoors in adverse conditions and extreme weather
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and conduct soil borings to a depth of six feet using a bucket auger
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, public health, environmental science, or physical or biological science is required by FL Statute Chapter 381
Hold current certification in OSTDS as required by 64E-18, F.A.C.
Able to respond and report to your work location within 30 minutes
Preferred
Registered Environmental Specialist/Registered Sanitarian with the Florida Environmental Health Association or the National Environmental Health Association.
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 Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
C Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
A Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
R Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
E Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Location Robert L. Anderson Administrative Center, Venice, FL 34293. Incumbent will be required to travel throughout Sarasota County.
Benefits
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
Employment Eligibility
Requires a security background check and/or drug screening.
Participation in direct deposit.
Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Must provide Social Security Number (SSN) for background check.
Complete the Form I-9 and information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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). 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.
Veterans’ Preference Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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