OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64916233

Requisition No: 832303 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64916233

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64916233 

Salary:  $19.40/Hr. 

Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2024 

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Come Join DOH-Team Duval!  If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Duval County (FDOH Duval) works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.   The incumbent is expected to promote innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely.  They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems.  The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. They are expected to be responsive by serving our customers and engaging our partners.  Finally, the incumbent is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance.

This professional OPS Environmental Specialist II position functions independently and performs duties under the direction of the Environmental Manager of the Environmental Health Division of the Florida Department of Health in Duval County. The incumbent will Review applications for individual OSTDS.  Conduct site evaluations and perform soil log analysis on individual lots to determine soil characteristics, water table elevations, topographical conditions, and establishes benchmark locations as necessary.    Determine size and construction characteristics of OSTDS for residential and commercial facilities with capacities as per Chapter 64E-6 FAC.  The incumbent will prepare permits for new construction, repair, existing, modification, and abandonment of OSTDS.  Issue denial letters and conducts inspections of system construction.  Assist other field personnel to address problem areas.  Responsible for all assigned IMZ/commercial facilities in Duval County.  The incumbent will utilize various databases to locate unpermitted facilities in Duval County and notify facilities about permitting requirements.  Review applications for IMZ/commercial OSTDS to determine if facilities comply with Chapter 64E-6 FAC and whether an Annual Operating Permit will be required.  Maintain an IMZ/ commercial facility permit list in order to keep track of required annual inspections.  Perform annual inspections of permitted facilities to ensure compliance with Chapter 64E-6.  Maintain files on each permitted establishment and each file should include an application, business survey, correspondence, enforcement documentation and all inspections performed by the Department.  Determines size and construction characteristics of OSTDS for IMZ/commercial facilities with capacities as per Chapter 64E-6 FAC. Maintains a facility list in order to track required inspections.  Responsible for all facility files and documentation per DOHM 150-4 Section IV, Chapter K.  Coordinate septic tank contractor’s meetings, public education, and other forms of community outreach pertaining to the OSTDS program.  Attends travel related training assignments and professional meetings.  This position requires a valid driver’s license to accomplish travel. Position is responsible for completing all required reports including Daily Activity Report, leave and attendance, mileage, and itinerary sheets. All inspections require travel related duties. Performs all assigned duties during disaster drills or actual disaster occurrence.  Perform other duties as assigned. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply specific rules, regulations, and policies and procedures relating to the safety and sanitation inspections of regulated facilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to deal with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques as well as utilize computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and the Environmental Health Database System. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Natural, Physical, environmental or life science or with at least 30 semester hours in a natural, physical, or environmental science.
• Valid driver’s license
• Willing to work independently and in remote areas.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in the heat and inclement weather.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 N Davis Street Bldg. B

Jacksonville, FL 32209

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• 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, 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.

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.