ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64082444

State of Florida; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave and holidays

Health insurance options

Retirement plan options

Job summary

State of Florida seeks an Environmental Specialist II to conduct sanitary and safety inspections in facilities producing biomedical waste, ensuring compliance with 64E16 FAC and related laws. The role involves investigating complaints, enforcing regulations, and coordinating with agencies.

You will inspect body piercing, tattooing, and tanning facilities, review applications, and prepare detailed documentation for enforcement actions. Strong communication and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical/natural science; valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of environmental health principles and regulations.
• Strong data collection, interpretation, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitary and safety inspections of facilities producing biomedical waste.
• Investigate complaints and enforce 64E16 and related statutes.
• Inspect body piercing, tattooing, and tanning facilities for compliance.
• Prepare reports and documentation; coordinate with regulatory agencies.
• Provide training and respond to public inquiries about environmental health.

Skills

Environmental health

Data collection

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science

Job description

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Requisition No:883040

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64082444

This is professional work conducting sanitary and safety inspections for the prevention of environmentally related illness and injury in facilities that produce biomedical waste for compliance with 64E16 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) The incumbent in this position is also responsible for investigation of complaints of medical waste dumping in public areas, and the improper procedures in regulated facilities. The incumbent in this position is also responsible for compliance activities involving body piercing, tattooing, and tanning facilities including inspections, complaint investigations. Incumbent must become Standardized in Body Piercing Infection Control after receiving the appropriate training.

Performs site inspections of regulated facilities to ensure compliance with regulations. Inspect hospitals, physician’s offices, laboratories, nursing homes and other biomedical waste generating facilities for compliance with 64E16 of the Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.). Accurately completes inspection forms, with correct application and interpretation of 64E16, F.A.C. and 386 of the sanitary nuisances for the above facilities. Effectively communicates 64E16, F.A.C. requirements to generators. Also, Florida Statute 381 pertains to biomedical waste and to environmental health. Inspects body piercing and tattooing facilities to ensure the minimum sanitary and safety requirements related to the design, operation and maintenance of body piercing salons, tattoo establishments and temporary establishments. Inspects tanning facilities to ensure the safe adequate construction of the unit, proper shielding, monitoring and timing devices, uses positioning and warning labels and instructions to protect the users of these facilities from sustaining improper or unsafe levels of radiation. Verify that employees in the unit are properly trained to ensure public safety.

Review applications and supporting documents for accounts (existing or new) to determine if unapproved changes have been made and if additional information is required to be submitted to the Department to comply with operating permit conditions. Provide necessary forms and procedures to clients as needed. Ensures timely follow-up, notations, and documentation in the Environmental Health Database and/or filing system.

Initiates enforcement actions by drafting non-compliance and warning letters and assisting with other enforcement documents. Consults with officials from local and state governmental offices, as well as private companies for enforcement of biomedical waste tattooing, body piercing, and tanning regulations.

Investigates complaints concerning improper disposal, storage, treatment and segregation of biomedical waste in generating facilities and in public areas. Conducts clean-ups of small amounts of biomedical waste, following exposure control guidelines, when the party responsible cannot be determined for the protection of the public. Coordinates with the Department of Environmental Protection for large spills and public dumping or other emergencies. Investigates complaints in the body piercing, tattooing, and tanning programs including unlicensed activity.

Develop manuals and training materials and respond to requests for information from the general public concerning biomedical waste. Provides in-service training and lectures before large groups concerning 64E16, F.A.C., its application and interpretation.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic principles of environmental health or one of the natural or physical science, like biology, environmental studies, chemistry, including knowledge of scientific terminology and technology.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills to execute program related services. Skill in methods of data collection including the ability to collect, record, and analyze technical data relating to environmental health.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policy and procedure related to environmental health, including enforcing regulations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and others in a stressful environment while providing total quality environmental health services.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing plus the ability to read and interpret written materials.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Bachelor's degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited college or university, valid driver’s license, access to a private automobile to perform work related duties.

Where You Will Work

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.

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.