ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64054745 1

State of Florida; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

Nine paid holidays and one Personal 1

State Group Insurance options

Employer retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Florida Department of Health in Polk County is seeking a qualified Environmental Engineer to perform sanitary surveys, data entry, sampling, and enforcement actions for public water systems in Bartow, FL. The role includes coordinating inspections, maintaining records, and supporting Limited Use Water and Pool programs.

The incumbent will work under the agency's mission to protect, promote, and improve health, adhering to state regulations and department values.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and schedule.
• Knowledge in Microsoft software applications.
• Ability to meet and deal with people.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and microbiology.
• Ability to comprehend technical data.
• Ability to maintain accurate detail records.
• Knowledge of governmental inspection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems to assure compliance with applicable State and County regulations.
• Maintain records and files corresponding to sanitary surveys; input data into the public water system database.
• Assist with entry of bacteriological and chemical sampling data for Public Water Systems.
• Initiate enforcement action against non-compliant water systems; communicate with owners/operators and perform re-inspections.
• Investigate complaints pertaining to public water systems and collect water samples for analyses as needed.
• Assist with Limited Use Water and Pool Program Inspections and Data entry as needed.
• Training/DARS Submission and Certifications; ensure mandatory trainings completed on time.
• Perform other Environmental Engineering program related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Effective communication

Prioritization

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Water chemistry

Microbiology

Technical data interpretation

Record-keeping

Government inspection procedures

Tools

Public water system data entry

Job description

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages. It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan. This is a professional position requiring certain educational prerequisites and/or specific related experience to enable the ability to adapt to certain State and County regulations and includes the following duties:

• Conduct sanitary surveys of public water systems to assure compliance with applicable State and County regulations.
• Maintain records and files corresponding to sanitary surveys. Maintenance shall include input of data as necessary into the public water system computer database.
• Assist with the entry of bacteriological and chemical sampling data for Public Water Systems.
• Initiate enforcement action against public water system owners whose systems are not in compliance with the regulations. This shall include speaking with the owner or operator about violations, sending noncompliance letters and performing re-inspections to check compliance. Systems failing to return to compliance will be referred to the enforcement specialist.
• Investigate complaints pertaining to public water systems and collect water samples for bacteriological or chemical analysis as necessary.
• Assist with Limited Use Water and Pool Program Inspections and Data entry as needed.
• Training/DARS Submission and Certifications
• Ensure all mandatory Train training is completed within assigned time. Provide back-up to trainings as requested by supervisor. Supervisors and employees will certify accuracy of time recorded on DARS within 1 calendar days of end of pay period.
• Perform other Environmental Engineering program related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and schedule.
• Knowledge in Microsoft software applications.
• Ability to meet and deal with people.
• Knowledge of water chemistry and microbiology.
• Ability to comprehend technical data.
• Ability to maintain accurate detail records.
• Knowledge of governmental inspection procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Emergency Duty: 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.

Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

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 ccounability: 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:

Bartow, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• 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 on 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.

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Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call [phone].

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.