Ops Environmental Specialist I - 64852778

Requisition No: 824446
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852778
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64852778
Salary: $20.00 per hour
Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2024
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Open Competitive
Your Specific Responsibilities:
This is a professional environmental health position providing technical, advisory, coordinating, and investigative skills, in Environmental Public Health. These programs may include, but not limited to the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal (OSTDS) program, Food Hygiene, Sanitary Nuisance Investigations, Swimming Pools, Water Well Construction, Mobile Home/RV Parks, Migrant Labor, Tanning, Group Care, and Beach Monitoring.
Conducts site evaluations for OSTDS permits using prescribed policies and procedures, writes OSTDS permits, inspects OSTDS installations and approves installations based on Chapter 64E-6 FAC. Performs routine OSTDS operating permits and service permit inspections.
Conducts inspections of Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places as required by state or local code for all regulated facilities in the county. This includes but not limited to inspection and overview of construction and operation of facilities used for public swimming and bathing such as swimming polls, spa pools, and wading pools serving places like hotels, motels, condominiums, apartment buildings, mobile home parks, and schools as well as water recreation attractions and freshwater bathing areas open to the public for recreation
Assisting with conducting notifiable disease surveillance, investigation, and reporting: Interviews patients by telephone, or when necessary, conducts field visits for interviews; Contacts physician offices, labs, hospitals and clients in gathering information to complete a case report; Provides basic information on reporting to physician office or clinics when appropriate; Collects specimens in the field when necessary; Assists with reportable disease outbreaks/epidemics.
Investigates citizen complaints on water, sewage, food, or other related environmental issues affecting community hygiene. Prepares preliminary enforcement actions for non-compliance by issuance of Notice of Violation and Notice of Intended Administrative Actions.
Conducts field inspections and complaint investigations in the Food Hygiene, Tanning, Mobile Home/RV Park, Migrant Labor, and Group Care programs according to state guidelines and inspection frequencies as assigned by supervisor. Assures all information necessary for annual billing and invoicing is made available to staff handling those duties.
Conducts field inspections, performs plan reviews, issues permit, collect water samples, and monitors Limited Use Public Water Systems and water well constructions. Investigates public drinking water complaints.
Performs beach sampling for Healthy Beaches Program. Transports samples to laboratory, and data enters results into the Healthy Beaches Program Website.
Provides backup to front desk when needed which includes but is not limited to reviewing of septic, well, and other the Environmental Public Health paperwork received at front counter of for completeness. Data enters file information and inspection reports, maintains records and files of inspections, investigation, test, and reports in an organized and professional manner utilizing the Environmental Health Database (EDH) and other automated programs.
Perform travel in conjunction with the above duties; provide technical assistance, counseling, and direct services to clients, attends staff meetings and training, conferences, and certification seminars..
Ensures the integrity/confidentiality of all data sets in the program; complies with the information security protocols and procedures (DOHP 50-10-16); security and privacy of client information is maintained; disclosure of confidential information is released only after proper authorization has been obtained; and information that is exempt from public record disclosure is maintained in a confidential manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds, basic computer skills, communication skills, ability to operate technical equipment, mathematic skills, ability to read site and floor plans, general office skills, time management skills, organizational skills, must be able to work outdoors in all condition. OSTDS certification required after 6 months of employment.

1. Qualifications: 381.0101(4)(e), Florida Statutes: Applicants shall have graduated from an accredited 4-year college or university with a degree or major coursework in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science. Must be able to work outdoors in all conditions, must be able to lift access lids that are 50lbs or more. Valid Driver's License

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:
St. Augustine
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.
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.