ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64049707

My Florida CFO; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Naples, FL seeks an Environmental Specialist I for field inspections in Environmental Public Health (EPH). The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, data collection, and collaboration with state and local partners.

The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, occasional emergency duties, and the ability to work outdoors in hot, humid conditions. Applicants must be Florida employees or previously within the department.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment relating to EPH programs (e.g. Chemical test strips, thermometers, light meter, stopwatch, etc.).
• Ability to perform field work in EPH programs.
• Ability in making observations, taking measurements, and recording data.
• Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and to ensure completion of inspections as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare and present complex information to customers, the general public and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field inspections in EPH program components, on a prescribed schedule ensuring compliance with rules and regulations as outlined in Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes, and the Environmental Public Health program manual.
• Responds to public health nuisance complaints, initiating investigation and inspection procedures within EPH policy timeframes. Initiates investigations within two (2) working days after receipt or as coordinated with partnering agencies or divisions. Assists with enforcement actions of nuisance complaints. Collects and documents relevant data, gathers evidence, and participates in informal and formal hearings. Assists with other legal actions to secure compliance with EPH rules and regulations.
• Maintains records of all inspections and site visits performed by entering them into the designated Environmental Public Health database and local county systems. Submits all completed inspection reports to the program supervisor for review and enters hours worked and services performed into the Health Management System per Department of Health policies and EPH coding pamphlet.
• Communicates with owners, operators, managers, and the public on matters concerning disease control, sanitation, and environmental quality.
• Performs other related duties as required, including but not limited to mailing, billing, and filing. Assists with file maintenance and works in conjunction with other inspectors to ensure inspection requirements are met.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Equipment handling

Field work

Data collection

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Technical reporting

Job description

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Requisition No:886370

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64049707

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

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in Environmental Public Health (EPH). This is a field position responsible for conducting regulatory inspections in Environmental Public Health programs. The employee in this position is responsible for performing the following tasks in accordance with Florida rules and regulations and Department of Health policies and procedures. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values. This employee works under the supervision of the Environmental Supervisor. Certain immunizations and TB testing may be required.

Conducts field inspections in EPH program components, on a prescribed schedule ensuring compliance with rules and regulations as outlined in Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes, and the Environmental Public Health program manual.

Responds to public health nuisance complaints, initiating investigation and inspection procedures within EPH policy timeframes. Initiates investigations within two (2) working days after receipt or as coordinated with partnering agencies or divisions. Assists with enforcement actions of nuisance complaints. Collects and documents relevant data, gathers evidence, and participates in informal and formal hearings. Assists with other legal actions to secure compliance with EPH rules and regulations.

Maintains records of all inspections and site visits performed by entering them into the designated Environmental Public Health database and local county systems. Submits all completed inspection reports to the program supervisor for review and enters hours worked and services performed into the Health Management System per Department of Health policies and EPH coding pamphlet.

Communicates with owners, operators, managers, and the public on matters concerning disease control, sanitation, and environmental quality.

Performs other related duties as required, including but not limited to mailing, billing, and filing. Assists with file maintenance and works in conjunction with other inspectors to ensure inspection requirements are met.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statutes related to the duties of the position.
• Skill in the use of equipment relating to EPH programs (ex. Chemical test strips, thermometers, light meter, stopwatch, etc.).
• Ability to perform field work in EPH programs.
• Ability in making observations, taking measurements, and recording data.
• Ability to communicate, establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.
• Ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines and to ensure completion of inspections as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare and present complex information to customers, the general public and community partners.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED:

• Valid Driver’s License and the ability to provide reliable transportation.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to move freely around inspection sites, including schools, bars, etc., and work outside in high heat and humid conditions.
• 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. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency or as needed.
• May need to work flexible hours to meet needs of department or program. May be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency or as needed.
• 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.

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 theHealthiestState 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:

Naples, Florida

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

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.