ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64028311

Requisition No: 842389 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64028311

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028311 

Salary:  $41,000 - $43,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 12/22/2024 

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Environmental Specialist I

Open Competitive Opportunity

Salary: 41,000 - 43,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Professional environmental health work, under general supervision of an Environmental Supervisor, conducting basic application/project reviews, site inspections or surveys, reviewing/preparing reports, correspondence, legal notices, sample collection, data entry and analysis, or other comparable environmental health work. Investigate reported communicable diseases of environmental origin. Uses knowledge of quality improvement methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within Department of Health-Indian River; assists in improvement projects, as assigned. Performs site inspections of regulated facilities such as food service and group care establishments, public swimming pools, mobile home parks, biomedical waste generators, and tanning salons to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Performs site inspections of private and limited use wells, small quantity generators, onsite sewage disposal systems and others, to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Meets with property owners, engineers, attorneys, and developers to assist in the resolution/correction of environmental concerns.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good working knowledge of principles and objectives of environmental and public health programs.
• Good working knowledge of environmental and public health regulations.
• Good working knowledge of biological, bacteriological, and chemical functions and the ability to explain need for compliance with environmental health regulations.
• Good knowledge of communicable diseases and understanding of epidemiological investigations.
• Some knowledge of soil types and characteristics.
• Some skill at operation surveying equipment.
• Ability to establish effective positive working relationships with all customers.
• Ability to read plats, maps, blueprints and to follow directions.
• Ability to train and advise other environmental health personnel.
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to work in and around water.
• Ability to instruct the public at all levels in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use personal computers and various software programs.
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle, valid Florida Operator's license.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use good judgement when problem solving.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to make educational and informational presentations.

Qualifications:

• Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats of disaster, manmade or natural.
• Must have a minimum of one year experience working in environmental health related programs.
• Valid Florida driver’s license to perform inspections.
• Must have the ability to edit databases.

Physical Requirements:

• Swim in pools and oceans.
• Work outside in extreme weather conditions such as heat, cold, high humidity, dampness, or chill conditions.

• Work in or with noisy conditions, in or with dusty conditions, with chemicals or solvents, with hazardous materials or with grease.

• Work on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, in or with moving objects or vehicles.
• Work with feet, legs or hands in water.
• Work with poor lighting or with odors.
• Work closely with others or work alone.
• Lift, carry, push or pull 40 pounds.
• Stand, walk, sit or drive for 3-5 hours at a time in an eight-hour day.

• Repetitively perform simple grasping, pulling, fine manipulation (ex: writing, wiring), pushing or operating foot controls (ex: auto equipment).

• Bend, balance, smell, stoop, reach, kneel, dig or hand auger.
• Read and interpret color charts.
• Effective Communications with customer on phone.
• Effective Communications with customer in person.

Preferred:

• Have at least 30 hours of major course work 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:

1900 27th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960

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.

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.