Environmental Specialist

Requisition

Requisition No: 879415

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

• Performs regulatory site inspections and re‑inspections, investigates complaints and sanitary nuisances, and prepares inspection reports accurately and within established time frames for regulated food service establishments, public swimming pools and spas, mobile home and recreational vehicle parks/camps, group care facilities, residential facilities, public and private schools, and tanning facilities to ensure compliance with Florida statutes, administrative codes, county ordinances and the Environmental Health Manual 150‑4.
• Performs field investigations compiling pertinent data on suspected and confirmed food/waterborne illnesses; collects environmental samples for laboratory examination and interprets test results. Condemns contaminated food products when necessary; assists with removal from sale of consumer products recalled by federal and state agencies and local law enforcement. Inspects and licenses temporary food service events. Meets with owners, managers, operators and service companies to review operational requirements and provide technical assistance.
  
  Reviews permit applications for compliance with permit conditions.
• Assists and advises clients, individuals and organizations on sanitation, safety and hygienic aspects of environmental health programs. Participates in other environmental/public health programs when needed, including but not limited to nursing homes, child care, beach sampling, onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, summer feeding and well surveillance. Maintains all required Florida Department of Health (FDOH) certifications by completing 24 hours of approved training for each certification within the required timeframe.
  
  Obtains and maintains Certified Pool Operator certification as soon as the course is available. Acquires training hours in accordance with the FDOH‑Pinellas training policy. Accurately tracks, records, and reports time and attendance in accordance with FDOH‑Pinellas/division policies and procedures.
• Drafts appropriate correspondence and documentation for compliance, enforcement and closures. Accurately documents all reports and assists in compiling evidence for administrative hearings and court trials; gives expert testimony during these proceedings when required. Gives public health presentations related to environmental health programs.

• Knowledge of terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Skills in problem solving.
• Skills in critical thinking.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheets, databases and word processing software.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with an understanding of application software and the internet.
• Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports, and correspondence.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret scientific or technical data.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences per Florida Administrative Code 64E‑18.003. College or university transcripts must be submitted with the application.
• Experience working with the public.
• A valid driver's license. Access to a private automobile is required for work‑related activities. Incumbent will be reimbursed for travel to the extent provided by rules and regulations.

Mid County DOH‑Pinellas at 8751 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33771

• 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

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…