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State of Florida

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852778

State of Florida, Saint Augustine, Florida, United States, 32095

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OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852778 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852778 Position Number: 64852778 Salary: $19.00/hour Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026

Mission To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Responsibilities This is a responsible environmental health position that conducts activities for programs in the Environmental Public Health (EPH) department.

Conduct inspections, reviews, and/or investigations based on state and local code for public swimming pools and bathing places.

Complete activities related to water sampling and testing, including beach water, special projects, and drinking water.

Conduct inspections, reviews, and/or investigations based on state and local code for additional environmental public health programs as requested.

Provide support to the EPH front desk as needed.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic mathematics.

Knowledge of general office proceedings.

Skilled in basic computer usage.

Skilled in time management.

Skilled in organizing work.

Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds.

Ability to operate technical equipment.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to read site and floor plans.

Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.

Qualifications High school diploma. Valid Florida driver’s license.

Benefits

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

Participation in state group insurance (pending eligibility)

Workers’ Compensation (mandatory)

Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory)

Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

And more.

Additional Information Location: St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL. Work Site: St. Augustine.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance 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). All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act.

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