Environmental Specialist Ii

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Requisition No:882411

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Under the direct supervision of an Environmental Manager, is responsible for conducting environmental health inspections and investigations of regulated establishments for compliance with public health statutes and rules. This position is able to confer with engineers, public officials, and community leaders. When a violation of Administrative Code or threats to public health is identified, this position initiates and then uses progressive legal enforcement to seek corrections.

Appropriate documentation of the investigations and case work performed is essential.

Inspects public swimming pools and maintains either a CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) certification in this program. Investigates water-borne outbreaks and environmental sanitation complaints. Conducts interviews, takes statements, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports for serious violations. Confers with and educates owner and civic groups about significance of disease control, sanitation, and health regulations. Maintains inspection activity data and prepares administrative reports.

Collects beach water samples and maintains files of beach sample results. Coordinates sampling with the Department of Environmental Protection.

Inspects biomedical waste generators, mobile home parks, group care facilities, tanning facilities and body piercing facilities assigned to this position. Enforces applicable regualtions and initiates legal action as required. Maintains records and files of inspections.

Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, review of environmental publications, internet, participation in monthly staff meetings and staff development activities.

Perform other duties as assigned
- Requires travel throughout Monroe County Florida.

• Knowledge of GPS plotting, photography.
• Knowledge of management skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office, and other basic-intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to read and correctly interpret data accurately and completely.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, other professionals and in groups.
• Knowledge of infection control, health care services, principles and methods of infectious disease prevention and control.
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and compliance with rules, policies, and statutes.
• Ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Knowledge of data collection.
• Ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of the work.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations.
• Ability to demonstrate cognitive thinking and problem solving.
• Ability to assume leadership roles in emergency response situations.

• Valid Florida’s Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• This position requires daily in-office or field work.
• 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.
• Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

To be the Healthiest

State in the Nation.

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.

3333 Overseas Highway, Marathon, FL 33050 or 1100 Simonton St, Key West, FL 33040.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• 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…