Environmental Specialist Ii

Overview

Requisition No: 860175

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

The incumbent in this position shall be responsible for multiple environmental health programs in Hendry and Glades Counties. This position requires vast technical knowledge within all environmental health programs. The incumbent must have ability to exercise discretion and make independent professional judgments within all environmental health programs. Responsibilities include, food hygiene program coordinator, conducting routine inspections of food hygiene facilities, mobile home, lodging, recreational vehicle parks, recreational camps, group care facilities, public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, biomedical waste facilities, conducting water well construction inspections, monitoring and conducting routine inspections of limited use public water systems, investigating complaints and preparing reports, legal notices and other documents.

Position functions independently and under the direction of the Environmental Manager. This position is headquartered at the Florida Department of Health in Hendry County, Division of Environmental Health in (LaBelle).

• Serve as the food hygiene program coordinator and conduct routine inspections of facilities including food hygiene facilities, mobile homes, lodging, recreational vehicle parks, recreational camps, group care facilities, public swimming pools, tattoo establishments, and biomedical waste facilities.
• Conduct water well construction inspections and monitor routine inspections of limited use public water systems.
• Investigate complaints and prepare reports, legal notices and other documents.
• Work independently or under the direction of the Environmental Manager.
• Operate within all environmental health programs and apply discretion and professional judgment as required.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and communicate findings effectively.

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical science or biological science with a total of at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework in these sciences.
• CEHP certification must be obtained within 6 months of appointment and renewed per statute.
• Positions in the Florida Department of Health responsible for performing environmental health and sanitary evaluations in a primary program area of environmental health require certification in accordance with Section 381.0101, Florida Statutes.
• 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.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration:

We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems. Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect. Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners. Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

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• 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

Additional information:
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.

Other mandatory notices include: E-Verify participation;
Florida Veterans’ Preference information; and equal opportunity statements as applicable.

Location:

LABELLE, FL, US, 33935 and 33975. Assistance and contact information provided for applicant support.

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 must notify the agency hiring authority.