ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64003087

Requisition No: 860116 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64003087

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003087 

Salary:  $50,046.10 

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2025 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

 Applicants will not be accepted from outside the department.

Specific Responsibilities:

This is an Environmental Specialist-III position in the Environmental Public Health Program conducting a variety of environmental activities including plan reviews and site inspections to ensure compliance with state and local laws and rules, making recommendations on the issuance of permits and licenses. Work is performed under the general supervision of an Environmental Administrator - SES. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. This position requires the collection of fees for the Environmental Public Health (EPH) programs.

This position is a designated sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. This position has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Report (DAR) entry only.

Leads the FDOH/County Building and Zoning Department plan review coordination process in Palm Beach County, including preliminary applications review; makes assignments to the Onsite Sewage (OSP), Plan Review, Asbestos, Childcare, and Food and Facilities Programs; maintains up-to-date tracking spreadsheet, and follows up with the various programs to ensure prompt actions are being taken by FDOH. 

Assists the OSP, working under the direct supervision of a Certified Environmental Health Professional/Supervisor to perform various programmatic reviews including existing system reviews, invoicing as needed, and other assigned activities.  

Performs Water and Wastewater facility inspections and permitting, based on program needs, as assigned by the supervisor. 

Investigates Water and Wastewater Section complaints, completes related documentation, makes appropriate referrals, and conducts required follow-up activities in accordance with Department policies and policies and procedures.  

Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•       Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.

•       Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.

•       Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.

•       Ability to prepare technical reports.

•       Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.

•       Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.

•       Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.

•       Ability to work independently.

•       Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

•       Ability to communicate effectively.

•       Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

•       Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to use personal computers.

Qualifications:

Licensure/registration/certification requirements:

• Standards Certification which includes minimum standards of education, training or experience per Chapter 381 F.S.

Other job-related requirements for this position: 

• 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 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.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Hardhat and steel toe safety boots and tight-fitting respirator are required for this position. 
• Position requires extensive walking, bending and working in hot weather.
• This position required to carry equipment with a total combined weight of up to 30 pounds.

Working hours:    (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM    (B) Total hours in workweek 40.

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:

800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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. 

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.