ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64002670

Requisition No: 857166 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64002670

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002670 

Salary:  $1,695.38 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/06/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

DeFuniak Springs, FL

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Manager and involves enforcement of laws, ordinances, and regulations. This is independent professional environmental work conducting advanced application/project reviews, site inspections or surveys; conducting project evaluations and coordinating these with the department and other state, or federal agencies; reviewing and/or preparing comparable environmental work including sample collection, data entry and analysis, report writing or preparation of correspondence. Travel may be required. Adhere to Information Security policies & procedures. Key Custodian for assigned area.

This position will serve as a subject matter expert in the Food Program, from consultations with customers to training of other inspectors.  As a certified food hygiene program inspector position, performs routine inspections in the Food Hygiene program. Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-11 Florida Administrative Code (FAC), Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and FDA Food Code 2013. Performs other regulatory duties such as re-inspections, complaint inspections, basic plan review, construction inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action. This position will serve as a basic resource of information for Food facilities and assist the other Environmental Specialists with food trainings. This position will perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and state database and other local spreadsheets and databases.  This position will be lead inspector in the food program.

As a certified pool operator, performs routine inspections and other basic regulatory activities of public swimming pools, spas, wading pools, special purpose pools, water activity pools, and recreational attraction pools.  Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-9 FAC and Chapter 381 & Chapter 514 Florida Statutes.  Performs other regulatory duties such as reinspection’s, complaint inspections, closure inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action.  This position will serve as a basic resource of information for swimming pools and spas and assist with swimming pool and spa trainings and engineering inspections. Conduct engineering re-inspections for compliance.  This position will perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and the state database and other local spreadsheets/ Independently conducts routine inspections in the Group Care program. Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-12, 65C-13, and 65C-22 Florida Administrative Codes. Performs other regulatory duties such as re-inspections, complaint inspections, basic plan review, construction inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action. Examples of group care facilities include public and private schools, health care, adult care, and other residential facilities. This position will serve as a basic resource of information for Group Care facilities and perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and the state database and other local spreadsheets and databases. This position will assist the other Environmental Specialists with food and waterborne investigations.  This position will be lead inspector in the group care program.

Performs routine inspections and other basic regulatory activities in the Biomedical Waste Program.  Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-16 FAC and Chapter 381 Florida Statutes.  Performs other regulatory duties, such as re-inspections, complaint inspections, closure inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action. This position will perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and the state database and other spreadsheets/databases.

Performs routine inspections and other basic regulatory activities of the Body Art Program.  Consults with facility operators and owners to ensure compliance with 64E-28 FAC and Chapter 154 Florida Statutes.  Performs other regulatory duties such as reinspection, complaint inspections, closure inspections, and preparation of documentation for enforcement action.  This position will perform data entry of information gathered during regulatory work into EHDMA and the state database and other local spreadsheets/databases.

This position is expected to conduct sampling, data entry, monitoring for the Healthy Beaches Program and public bathing places program databases.

Conducts water quality monitoring for private and LU wells to include data entry and notification to clients.

Represents the county health department in meetings and negotiations with other state agencies, federal agencies, and other parties to resolve concerns with proposed activities, projects, and land use plans.

Other duties as assigned by the Environmental Manager – SES, to include duties in Sanitary Nuisance Complaint Investigations

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statues pertaining to Environmental Health Programs. Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Ability to work independently. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Must hold and maintain a valid U.S. Driver’s License, CEHP in Food inspections within 6 months of hire, Certified Pool Operator.  Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a natural or physical science. 

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 nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

DeFuniak Springs & Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.