ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64049826

My Florida CFO; Daytona Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance

Retirement plan options

Job summary

Florida Department of Health seeks an Environmental Specialist II to inspect facilities, perform risk assessments and enforce health regulations. Based in Daytona Beach, you will spend most days in the community, conducting inspections across pools, food facilities and other programs, with office time for reporting.

The role involves outdoor work, reporting, and interaction with the public; a BS in a relevant field and a valid driver’s license required, plus regulatory credentials or eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Public Health, Environmental Health, Natural or Physical Science.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week and have a valid driver's license.
• Must have use of a reliable private vehicle and be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be a Certified Environmental Health Professional in the Food program or a RS/REHP.
• Experience with inspections, reporting and community outreach is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct EH inspections and risk assessments across multiple programs.
• Enter findings into the EH database and prepare reports in a timely manner.
• Interact with the public and work primarily in outdoor settings.
• Assist with emergencies and participate in team meetings and special projects.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Environmental health practices

Community engagement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Public Health or Environmental Health

Tools

EHD database

Job description

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Requisition No:883449

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64049826

Do you enjoy the thought of making your community a better place to live and ensuring it is safe from environmental health threats? If so, an exciting opportunity awaits the right candidate to join a dynamic 10-member environmental health team passionately engaged in a variety of cutting-edge environmental health initiatives. You will have the opportunity to work within ten regulatory programs that includes Food, Biomedical Waste, Group Care, Swimming pools, mobile home parks and Ocean Sampling. The position also offers an incredible learning/mentoring opportunity for those desiring a career in the environmental health sciences.

Reporting to the Facilities Program Consultant, environmental health threats are mitigated through conducting inspections and risk assessments in a variety of facilities. The ideal candidate would be someone passionate about environmental health causes and a desire to develop their scientific, regulatory, and public relations professional skills. The position is based in Daytona Beach, Florida. Most of your daily time will be spent out in the community interacting with the public and inspecting facilities. Each day will also involve some office time for report writing, answering calls and processing inspection-related documents.

Volusia County is home to over 47 miles of beaches, including the world-famous Daytona Beach, and is one of the fastest growing counties within central Florida. Our offices are surrounded by over 52 miles of paved bicycling trails, over 50 miles of kayaking trails, and two first-magnitude springs, three universities, theatres, museums and a multitude of other cultural opportunities.

If you have a desire to work within environmental health, learn a new career, enjoy working with people and a desire to do something that makes a difference, you are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.

This position serves as an ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II and works under the general supervision of the ENVIRONMENTAL HLTH PRGRAM CONSULTANT-SES, position #64068601 conducting EH surveillance and inspection activities. This position performs work independently within general environmental health program areas. The incumbent serves on various programmatic teams led by Program Manager(s) and may be a member of ad hoc teams that deal with special projects. The position is based in the Daytona Beach office and is responsible for a geographic area within Volusia County.

Environmental Health Functions

• Conducts inspections in the following primary programs areas:
• Public swimming pools/bathing places, Food Hygiene Facilities, Biomedical waste, Group Care Facilities, Tattoo, Geographic Information System mapping, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks and temporary campgrounds.
• Conducts complaint investigations of these facilities and of environmental sanitary nuisances.
• Enters inspections and permit findings into EHD database.
• Obtains samples or gathers demonstrative evidence as required.
• Maintains all records required in the proper performance of the above programs.
• Incumbent seeks compliance with all laws, rules, codes, regulations and ordinances applicable to these programs by following established legal policies and procedures.
• Initiates enforcement action by drafting notices of violation, notices of intended action or citations, provides testimony in legal cases and assists department legal staff with case preparation.
• Works primarily outdoors to perform inspections in a wide variety of environments.
• Completes assigned work and prepares reports of activities within required timeframes.

Other Assigned Duties

Performs animal Decapitation for the Rabies Surveillance program, assisting with the transportation, preparation and shipping of specimens in need of rabies testing. Other duties and special projects as assigned which may include working on weekends and before/after normal work hours. Public speaking is required for this position. Participates in team meetings, quality improvement projects, completing special assignments, community outreach/education efforts or projects as assigned. The incumbent may also be required to present projects to internal/external customers, facilitate meetings and provide educationalinstruction to the public

Required to be available during natural disasters or public health emergencies for shelter duty or to perform other tasks as assigned. Completes requiredICS and FEMA courses to fill critical roles during disasters and may be required to attend preparedness trainings. Trains for and serves as a team member on the Environmental Health Strike team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Software programs used by FDOH for environmental health inspections, data collection and analysis

Knowledge of Chapter 381 Florida Statutes, associated regulations and Policy 150-4 procedures

Knowledge of the policies and procedures for the Public Pools and Facilities Programs within Environmental Health

Knowledge of The environmental health sciences, Knowledge of Food Sanitation and safety principles

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Public Health, Environmental Health, Natural or Physical Science
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have use of a reliable private vehicle
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stretch and bend
• Must be able to work in extreme heat, humidity and other inclement weather elements
• Must be currently a Certified Environmental Health Professional in the Food program or a Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Professional (REHP)

Preferred:

• Establish productive working relationships and coalitions with internal and external clients
• Work independently to conduct inspections
• Ability to plan, organize daily activities in a time-efficient and effective manner with minimal assistance
• Interpret and describe inspection findings and outcomes to people without a scientific or regulatory background

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:

1845 Holsonback Drive, Daytona Beach, FL 32117

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 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.