Environmental Specialist Ii - 64084200

Requisition No: 881726

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $1791.49 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 08/20/2026

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

• Reviews and approves water well construction applications.
• Coordinates the permitting of new and existing Limited Use Wells.
• Conducts site inspections of public swimming pools and bathing places, limited use wells, and all wells that fall under the well construction and licensing program.
• Performs well surveys and sampling under the guidelines of the SUPER Act, Toxics, and Dry Cleaner Solvents programs.
• Meets with property owners, engineers, attorneys, and developers to assist in the resolution/correction of environmental concerns.
• Assists in the development and implementation of staff training in all areas of the Water Program.
• Participate in public education (individually, group setting, and phone calls).
• Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings to obtain education on all environmental health regulations related to public health that are under the jurisdiction of the department.
• Investigates sanitary nuisance complaints.
• Protects Public Health.

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science is required.
• Ability to use PC
• Use of general office equipment
• Use probe, measuring tape, scaled ruler, and ability to use other field measuring devices.
• Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County up to 100+ miles a day.
• Ability to work in inclement weather including 95+ degree weather.

Minimum –

• Must be certified in Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems.
• Must have 2 years of experience working in the OSTDS or well construction program.
• Must be able to obtain well surveillance certification within 1 year of hire.
  
  Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County up to 100+ miles a day in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work outside all day in all forms of weather.
• Required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Must be proficient in computers, laptops, and Microsoft and other computer programs.
• Must carry a valid Driver’s license.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

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.

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.

Florida Department of Health

Environmental Public Health

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Suite A116

Viera, FL 32940

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 contributions

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• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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