OSTDS Environmental Specialist III — Field & Permitting

State of Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to support the OSTDS program across counties. The role involves reviewing permit materials, issuing approvals, and conducting field investigations to ensure code compliance.

Occasional travel to counties may be required for on-site assessments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental health/science, state certification (CEHP/REHS), and experience with OSTDS reviews, data entry, and technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in environmental health, environmental science, or physical/biological science with at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours required.
• Certification as CEHP or REHS required.
• Experience in OSTDS program and regulatory review processes recommended.

Responsibilities

• Review OSTDS construction and repair permit materials in EHD and issue permits or request missing information.
• Review OSTDS performance-based treatment system applications and issue permits or request missing information.
• Travel to counties for fieldwork and conduct surveys, soil profiles, and assess system capacity when needed.
• Enter data into EHD and communicate findings to owners/operators.
• Participate in DEP OSTDS training and stay proficient in program policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned and support surge activities as needed.

Skills

Soils & OSTDS knowledge

Database entry (EHD)

Technical report writing

Field investigations

Regulatory environment experience

Time management

Physical ability (lift 25 lbs)

Outdoor work

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental health/science (30+ hours)

Certified Environmental Health Professional / REHS

Job description

Florida Department of Health is seeking an Environmental Specialist III to support the OSTDS program across counties. The role involves reviewing permit materials, issuing approvals, and conducting field investigations to ensure code compliance.

Occasional travel to counties may be required for on-site assessments. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in environmental health/science, state certification (CEHP/REHS), and experience with OSTDS reviews, data entry, and technical