OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE - 64908217

Requisition No: 823864 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE - 64908217

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64908217 

Salary:  $18.00 per Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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This vacancy has been re-announced. Previous applicants are still being considered and do not need to re-apply.

Job Posting Category:  Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Work independently and perform effectively utilizing software and databases necessary to perform duties such as but not limited to: Crystal Reports, Word, Excel, Access, EHD, Carmody, EBridge, Everbridge, HMS, and Internet resources. Research, review, enter data, scan files, mailing.
• Conduct required environmental health inspections and evaluations for compliance with applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Environmental Health Program Manual DOHM 150-4, Health Coding Guide Book CIS/HMC, and county ordinances in the OSTDS Program and Limited Use Public Water Systems as directed by supervisor.
• Work with clients, customers, septic contractors, and plumbers to trouble shoot issues with installed aerobic treatment units. Follow up on violations relating to operation and permitting requirements. Send reminders to clients and contractors to renew permits and maintenance contracts. Send reminders to contractors to complete inspections and sampling requirements.
• Process annual permits, permit applications; complete inspections and re-inspections in accordance with applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, Environmental Health Program Manual DOHM 150-4, and all pertinent county ordinances in The OSTDS Program as directed by supervisor.
• Investigate sanitary nuisance complaints that may be a public health risk or public health nuisance and prepare reports, legal notices, and other documents relating to environmental health issues. Collect evidence, prepare legal notices, and initiate appropriate enforcement action when warranted.   
• Responsible for proper maintenance of vehicles and all equipment assigned.
• All other duties as directed by the Environmental Supervisor II-SES.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Statutes, Rules and Regulations that pertain to the programs
• Use of equipment and supplies related to the position
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents
• Using mathematics and scientific methods to solve problems
• Working with new material or information to grasp its implications
• Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information
• Generating a number of different approaches to problems
• Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation
• Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information
• Identifying the nature of problems
• Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Talking to others to effectively convey information
• Knowledge of computer software including applications

Qualifications:

• A valid Florida driver’s license is required
• The ability to lift 50 pounds is required
• The ability to work outside in all forms of weather is required
• The ability to travel to various locations in Charlotte County up to 100+ miles per day in all weather conditions is required
• 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.
• Experience in Environmental Health is preferred

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:

Port Charlotte, 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.

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.