ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64043931

Requisition No: 873044 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64043931

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64043931 

Salary:  $1,616 - $1,693 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/02/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I – 64043931

Requisition 841325 HR Ticket Number 515012 - Recruitment Process

Environmental Specialist I - 64043931

Internal Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Salary: $1,616 - $1,693 bi-weekly

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Professional environmental health work , under general supervision of an Environmental Supervisor, conducting  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. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a physical or biological science.

Uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH-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.

Performs site inspections of onsite sewage installations by doing onsite evaluation for soil characteristic, system size and elevation, determines permit conditions, issues construction and repair permits, inspects and approves final installation for code compliance.

Completes inspection reports and leaves a copy at the inspection site. Completes daily activity reports each day and attaches documentation for each stop to the report. Prepares reports, legal notices, correspondence and other documents. Takes water (drinking, beach, lake, lagoon, well), food, soil, sewage, paint, and other samples for laboratory analysis.

Investigates complaints of sanitary nuisances. Determines conditions to be corrected and explains chemical and biological basis for requirements. Directs citizens toward abatement of the nuisance and compliance with codes. Meets with property owners, engineers, attorneys and developers to assist in the resolution/correction of environmental concerns.

Investigates reports of communicable diseases to locate and isolate the source, alerts contacts to seek medical care and to prevent secondary cases, and fosters communication to exchange epidemilogical information

Other Duties as assigned to include administrative duties such as timesheets, annual training, EARS reporting, Assists in community presentations and educational classes.Assists supervisor in coordination and ensuring that the number of inspections required are performed within the prescribed time periods.Assists in training new field staff. May assign and review work of peers.

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, bateriological, and chemical functions and the ability to explain need for compliance with environmental health regulations
• Some knowledge fo communicable diseases and understanding of epidemological investigations
• Some knowledge of soil types and characteristics
• Ability to operate surveying equipment
• Ability to establish effective positive working relationships with all customers
• Ability to read plats, maps, blueprints and to follow directions
• Abiltiiy 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
• Abililty to use good judgement when problem solving
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make educational and informational presentations
• Ability to drive a minimum of 2 hours per day
• Must be able to pull, push, and lift 30 pounds
• Must be able to bend, stoop, walk up to 2 miles per day
• Must have use of fine motor skills to utilize tools and obtain samples
• Must be able to read and interrupt color charts

Qualifications:

• State of Florida Driver’s License. The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17).
• Registered Sanitarian/Registered Environmental Health Specialist or Certified Environmental Health Professional certification (CEHP) in On-Site Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS)
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  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 involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Employee is subject to emergency calls from his/her residence for the protection of life or property”- This is pursuant to DMS rule 60B-1.008 Special Assignment.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science or a physical or biological science. Major course work is no less than 30 semester or 40 quarter hours of class work.  Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal (OSTDS) Certification required. Exemption for Registered Sanitarians. See Chapter 381.0011 Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-18 Florida Administrative Code.
• This position requires daily in-office or field work
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

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.

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.    

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.