OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64911231

Requisition No: 846647 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64911231

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64911231 

Salary:  $21.63/HR 

Posting Closing Date: 02/26/2025 

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TITLE:  OPS Environmental Specialist I - 64911231

LOCATION:  Naples, FL

 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional-level position in Environmental Health (EH). This is a field position responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in Environmental Health programs, including those requiring a Certified Environmental Health Professional license. The duties of this position require the incumbent to be able to be relied upon to work independently and manage their time to meet deadlines and use standard field equipment. This position is responsible for performing inspections, complaint investigations, and other tasks in accordance with Florida Statutes (FS), Administrative Code (FAC), and Department of Health policies in the Facilities, Water and the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Service (OSTDS) programs. The position will report to the OSTDS Environmental Supervisor.  This is a full-time position working 40 hours weekly.  

• Conducts field inspections in the OSTDS program, ensuring compliance with environmental health rules and regulations as outlined in Chapter 62-6, F.A.C. and Florida Statute 381. These inspections will occur as called in for OSTDS construction and repair permits, as well as annual service and operating permits.
• Responds to public health nuisance complaints, initiating investigation and inspection procedures within EH policy timeframes. Initiates investigations within two (2) working days after receipt or as coordinated with partnering agencies/divisions and collects and documents relevant data.
• Assists with enforcement actions of nuisance complaints, gathers evidence, and participate in informal and formal hearings, and other legal actions to secure compliance with environmental health rules and regulations.
• Maintains record of all inspections and site visits performed by entering them into the Environmental Health Database and by submitting all completed inspection reports to the supervisor by the following workday.  Enters hours worked and services performed into Health Management System (HMS) within seven days (7) of completion in accordance with DHP50-21 (FDOH EH Coding Pamphlet).  Maintains records and files associated with assigned facilities, including, but not limited to, inspections, reports, and correspondence. 
• Performs other related duties as required, including but not limited to, retrieving stored hardcopies from our off-site storage facility, transporting plans or other documents to local agencies, including but not limited to mailing, billing, and filing. Assists in file maintenance and works in conjunction with other inspectors to ensure inspection requirements are met.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload to meet deadlines and to ensure completion of inspections as required. 
• Skill in the use of computers including applications such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and the Environmental Health Database or comparable databases. 
• Ability to effectively perform field inspections, to document findings, write reports. 
• Ability to prepare and present information to customers, the general public and community partners

Qualifications:

Required:

• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required. 
• A bachelor’s degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field (Environmental Health, Environmental Science or a Physical or Biological Science).
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to move freely around various inspection sites and work outside in high heat and humid conditions.
• Must be willing and able to attend out of town meetings and training sessions for several days on occasion. 
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed.
• EMERGENCY DUTY:  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.

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:

Naples, FL

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.