ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64051205

Requisition No: 837918 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64051205

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64051205 

Salary:  $41,561.52 - $56,185.22 

Posting Closing Date: 10/09/2024 

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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 an Environmental Specialist Ill position in the Water and Wastewater Section in the Environmental Public Health Program of the Florida Department of Health's (FDOH) Palm Beach County office. Work is performed under the supervision of the Environmental Supervisor II - SES. This position must exercise extensive theoretical and practical knowledge and experience of scientific and engineering principles in the water and wastewater fields. This position is responsible for the coordination and tracking of the Well Surveillance Program, performing inspections of community drinking water treatment (CW) and limited use systems (LU), wastewater treatment plants and lift stations; interpreting laboratory data; reviewing Consumer Confidence Reports, Cross-Connection Reports/Plans; providing technical assistance; ensuring compliance with federal, state and local rules and regulations; and updating FDEP and FDOH Databases. This position requires to exercise knowledge of drinking water treatment techniques, sampling and laboratory analyses, and understanding of related Florida statutes and rules. This position will investigate complaints and assist with investigations associates with the programs described above. This position requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions. 

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHO) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Record (DAR) entry only. This position will enter and updates information in Environmental Health Database (EHO) including inspections, permits, customer and billing information. May view, update and release information as needed. 

Serves as the lead inspector of the FDEP-FDOH Well Surveillance for emerging new substances found in water supplies such as per- and poly-fluorinated substances (PFOS and PFAS) responsible for tasks including but not limited to coordination with the Tallahassee Bureau office, tracking assignments, coordinating with residents and public utilities, leading the sample collection efforts at nearby potable wells, ensuring accurate well and source Global Positioning System (GPS) location and data entry Into state database, public notifications, and training of staff. 

Serves as the lead inspector performing sanitary surveys of Public Water Treatment Systems (PWS) for compliance with federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Collect bacteriological and chemical samples and reviews the results. Reviews Monthly Operating Report data for drinking water systems; enters data into database and maintains Drinking Water program files. 

Assists privately owned lift stations, Clean Water Act Program, sewage spills response program, and other Sections programs as needed including but not limited to inspections, enforcement actions, complaint investigations. 

Perform other work assignments and projects as deemed necessary by environmental manager and environmental Administrator. Participate in the standard activities; Outreach, Suggestions, and/ or Teamwork. 

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence. 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities. 
• Ability to develop and implement office procedures. 
• Ability to follow instructions. 
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

• Certification as Environmental Health Professional by the State Health Office Field Standardization.  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science.  Major coursework is no less than 30 semester hours or 40 hours of class work in accordance with 64E-18, FAC.

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. 
• Hard hat and steel toe safety boots are required for this position.
• Must maintain certification under the Onsite Sewage and Disposal Program.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00AM to 5:00PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)     

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.

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.