ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64055475

State of Florida; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking an ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III to conduct compliance inspections and respond to radiation emergencies. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience and offers annual leave, retirement plans, and other benefits. The selected candidate must live in Broward County and be available for emergency duty as needed.

Benefits

Annual and Sick Leave benefits

State Group Insurance options

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Must be able to lift 60 pounds of equipment.
• Must receive a minimum score of 70% on each required core training exam.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections of x-ray machine facilities.
• Serve as a mentor for new staff.
• Perform radiation emergency response duties.

Skills

Knowledge of radiation terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of experience in chemistry, physics, or related field

Job description

Overview

Requisition No:859059

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64055475

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:64055475

Salary: $47,668.14

Posting Closing Date: 10/07/2025

Total Compensation Estimator

Open Competitive Opportunity

Responsibilities

• Performs field inspections of x-ray machine facilities and radioactive material users and makes determinations concerning compliance with department rules and regulations to protect the environment and the public.
• Performs radiation emergency response duties, assessing hazards and taking appropriate actions to minimize radiation exposure to workers, the public, and the environment.
• Performs radiation related investigations as assigned.
• Serves as mentor for new staff. Maintains and enhances professional and technical skills through training and professional organizations.
• Serves as radiation technical advisor when answering radiation workers and public concerns. Serves on committees when requested to further radiation research issues.
• Assist the environmental manager by providing technical, scientific and professional guidance. Investigate special areas and report unusual findings to the environmental manager. Serve on in-house workgroups as assigned. Other related duties.
• 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.
• Available on a 24-hour-a-day basis for response to radiation emergencies. Perform duties as a member of the State Radiation Emergency Response Team. Employee is subject to emergency calls from his residence for the protection of life or property.
• This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Sections 215.422 and 112.061, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 691-24.001, Florida Administrative Code.
• The incumbent is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36.003, Florida Administrative Code.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License. Must be able to lift 60 pounds of equipment. Pcard responsibilities.
• Must receive a minimum score of 70% on each written exam of the required core training modules and must attend all required core training courses designated in the training and qualification procedures.
• Federal certification in mammography inspections (MQSA - Mammography Quality Standards Act) will be required if deemed necessary by the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of radiation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent 4 years of experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physics (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology, radiologic technology, or similar work experience. This is a telework position. The selected candidate must live in Broward County.
• Travel Time: 50-75%

Organization Context

• 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: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Where You Will Work

Mailing Address: 2100 All Childrens Way, Orlando, Florida 32818. This is A TELEWORK position. The selected candidate must live in Broward County.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Additional Information

• Please be advised: 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.
• 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.