ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64005653

Requisition No: 864328 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64005653

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005653 

Salary:  $36,317 - $41,590 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2025 

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.  Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Under the general supervision of the Environmental Supervisor II, this position entails professional work in the Environmental Health Services of the Pasco County Health Department (PCHD) countywide (Dade City and/or Main Street Office) by conducting inspections and investigations of all Community Environmental Health Programs (CEHP), Water Program, and maybe the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) program. This position will need to complete all course work and become certified in one of the primary programs (OSTDS, Food Service) within (6) six months after employment. The program area will be determined based on the need within the Environmental Health Services. 

This position will be responsible for conducting inspections and/or complaint investigations for all CEHP, such as food hygiene, group care, mobile home parks, tanning salons. This position will assist the supervisor(s) in making ready and/or conducting Programmatic Evaluations handed down from the State Program Office.  Assists in initiating enforcement activities relating to any Community Environmental Health Programs along with civil and criminal court proceedings.

This position will be responsible for conducting inspections and/or complaint investigations for the Water program such as community swimming pools and limited use wells. Participates in meetings, workshops and provides input to aid in the conduct of Environmental Health Programs.  Participates in special projects related to Environmental Health Programs.  Attends training programs, seminars, conferences, briefings, and meetings, in service and on the job training to earn contact hours adequate to comply with certification requirements for environmental health professionals. 

Participates in required meetings, workshops and training activities.  Conducts the Environmental Health Program in an assigned geographical area that requires frequent and extensive travel.  Assists in the coverage of other work areas as necessary, assists with other Environmental health programmatic inspections and workloads as needed, assists as backup for other Environmental Specialist on leave and or vacant positions for other Environmental Health offices within Pasco County.  Maintain appropriate records and files; ensure records accuracy and legibility, maintain required CEU’s and certification(s), perform other duties as required or needed to meet the division’s plans and goals.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to Investigate environmental health issues and conducts environmental health assessments.
• Ability to document all findings from inspections or investigations clearly and concisely, and in enough detail to fully support all conclusions, recommendations, required corrective actions and enforcement actions.
• Ability to collect data electronically in the field, and ensures timely updates to the main databases, as required.
• Ability to collect water, soil, and food samples as required.
• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to perform site inspections, collect or evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assigns work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the Environmental Health programs.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in FL Statutes.
• Talking to others to effectively convey information.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

Major course work is no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in any of the following areas: 1) Chemistry 2) Biology 3) Physics or Physical Science 4) Health Science 5) Earth Science 6) Environmental Science 7) Epidemiology or Biostatistics (NOTE: time and/or experience CAN NOT substitute for educational requirements).

Preferred -

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological 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:

13941 15th Street

Dade City, FL 33525

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;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums.  Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $50
  • Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $15
  • Family coverage is $64.30

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

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

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Professional Development Training Opportunities
• And much more!

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.