OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64950150

Florida; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Health in West Palm Beach seeks an OPS Environmental Consultant to perform onsite sewage program reviews, inspections, and compliance activities. You will review permit applications, evaluate system plans, and advise the public and agencies.

The role requires daily in-office or field work, a CEHP certification, and strong teamwork and Microsoft Office skills. Emergency duties may be required and flexible hours may apply.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP) license/certification.

Responsibilities

• Reviews onsite sewage treatment and disposal system construction permit applications for compliance with state and local rules and issues permit or request for additional information letter.
• Reviews existing onsite sewage treatment and disposal system evaluations and issues contingency letters.
• Reviews and manages documents related to Onsite Sewage Program operating and service permits and performs compliance inspections.
• Performs onsite sewage treatment and disposal system construction inspections and site evaluations.
• Consults with, and advises the public and other agencies in areas related to work assignments.
• Reviews documents and updates multiple electronic databases.
• Reviews engineer’s plans and drawings related to the Onsite Sewage Program for compliance with code and local regulations.
• 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 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.
• This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analysis

Education

CEHP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

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Requisition No:884755

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64950150

Responsibilities

• Reviews onsite sewage treatment and disposal system construction permit applications for compliance with state and local rules and issues permit or request for additional information letter.
• Reviews existing onsite sewage treatment and disposal system evaluations and issues contingency letters.
• Reviews and manages documents related to Onsite Sewage Program operating and service permits and performs compliance inspections.
• Performs onsite sewage treatment and disposal system construction inspections and site evaluations.
• Consults with, and advises the public and other agencies in areas related to work assignments.
• Reviews documents and updates multiple electronic databases.
• Reviews engineer’s plans and drawings related to the Onsite Sewage Program for compliance with code and local regulations.
• 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 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.
• This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum: Be a Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP)

Preferred Skills

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
• Exhibits sound judgement and professionalism in all situations.
• Competent computer skills related to Microsoft office, Excl, Word and PowerPoint

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 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

  800 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
  • Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
  • Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
  • Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

  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.

  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.

  Location: WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401

  Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach

  Nearest Secondary Market: Miami

  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.