ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64084849

Florida; Vero Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual and Sick Leave

Nine paid holidays

Retirement plan options

Descripción de la vacante

Florida Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Specialist II in Vero Beach to perform environmental health inspections, reviews, and data analyses under supervision. The role involves site inspections of regulated facilities, sample collection, and reporting to ensure regulatory compliance.

The incumbent will investigate communicable diseases of environmental origin, train staff, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the Indian River region.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required in environmental health, public health, or a physical/biological science (accredited college/university).
• Emergency duty may require working before/during/after normal hours.
• Ability to read plats/maps/blueprints and follow directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to train and advise other environmental health personnel.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct basic application/project reviews, site inspections, and surveys.
• Review/prepare reports, correspondence, and legal notices.
• Collect samples, enter data, and perform analysis.
• Investigate reported communicable diseases of environmental origin.
• Serve as program peer reviewer and team lead for applicable programs.

Conocimientos

Environmental health concepts

Public health regulations

Epidemiology basics

Communication (verbal/written)

Site inspection

Data entry and analysis

Reading blueprints/plats/maps

Questioning and interviewing residents

Use of PCs and software

Emergency readiness

Educación

Bachelor’s in Environmental Health/Public Health/Physical or Biological Science

Descripción del empleo

Requisition No:886231

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64084849

Professional environmental health work, under general supervision of an Environmental Supervisor, conducting basic application/project reviews, site inspections or surveys, reviewing/preparing reports, correspondence, legal notices, sample collection, data entry and analysis1 or other comparable environmental health work. Investigate reported communicable diseases of environmental origin. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a physical or biological science.

Uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH-Indian River; assists in improvement projects, as assigned. Performs site inspections of regulated facilities such as food service establishments, group care establishments, schools, public swimming pools and bathing beaches, migrant labor housing and field, mobile home parks, body piercing, tattooing, biomedical waste generators, and tanning salons to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Serves as Program Peer Reviewer for all applicable programs designated as team lead.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent working knowledge of principles and objectives of environmental and public health programs
• Excellent working knowledge of environmental and public health regulations
• Excellent working knowledge of biological, bacteriological, and chemical functions and the ability to explain need for compliance with environmental health regulations
• Excellent working knowledge of communicable diseases and understanding of epidemiological investigations
• Good knowledge of soil types and characteristics
• Skill with surveying equipment
• Ability to establish effective positive working relationships with all customers
• Ability to read plats, maps, blueprints and to follow directions
• Ability to train and advise other environmental health personnel
• Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to work in and around water
• Ability to instruct the public at all levels in a tactful and courteous manner
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to use personal computers and various software programs
• Ability to drive a motor vehicle, valid Florida Operator’s license
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to use good judgement when problem solving
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make educational and informational presentations

Qualifications:

Minimum

• 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.
• Incumbent is subject to emergency calls from his/her residence for the protection of life or property - This is pursuant to DMS rule 60B-1.008 Special Assignment.
• A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science is required per section 381.0101, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-18, Florida Administrative Code.
• This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Certification in Onsite Sewage Treatment Disposal and Food Service, Chapter 381, Florida Statutes or Registered Sanitarian with Florida Environmental Health Association or National Environmental Health Association.

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:

Location:

VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32960 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32966 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32968 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32967 VERO BEACH, FL, US, 32980

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.