Environmental Specialist Ii

Position Overview

This is professional work involving the prevention of environmental illness and injury in Environmental regulated facilities. This also involves the prevention of and investigation concerning environmentally related disease and safety in the regulated facilities. The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting inspections in various program areas, acting independently with minimal supervision and assuming leadership for special projects. Inspects and re‑inspects, as necessary, regulated facilities for environmental sanitation and safety as set forth in Florida Administrative Code 64E Series, Chapter 381 and 386 of the Florida Statutes as required by E.H. Manual 150‑4.

The incumbent must become a Certified Pool Operator (CPO) within 6 months of hire.

Conduct compliance inspections in Public Swimming Pools/Spas and Public Bathing Places, as assigned by supervisor. Take environmental samples including water when required or scheduled for quality control or investigation. Inspects remodeling operations to ensure compliance with previously approved plans. Complete compliance inspections in Public Swimming Pools/Spas and Public Bathing Places in a timely manner using the inspection frequency set for the program within the applicable permit cycle.

Re‑inspect Public Swimming Pools/Spas and Public Bathing Places with unsatisfactory inspection on date specified on the inspection report or place note of explanation on file. Coordinates duties to ensure timely response, accuracy and proper documentation of facility details and inspection requests to assure accurate recording and reporting in the Environmental Health Database. Provides a review of office and field activities and the required supporting documentation.

Initiates and participates in legal actions to obtain compliance when violations are noted and are not corrected or when conditions require immediate closing of facilities to protect health, safety and the welfare of patrons. Coordinates activities with federal, state and municipal environmental safety and health agencies, as needed. Conducts joint investigations with other local regulatory agencies, as required.

Conducts resurfacing inspections in accordance with Chapter 514, F.S., 64E‑9, F.A.C., and 454 F.B.C. Updates EHD with updated pool details information. Updates and maintain Miami‑Dade Pool Team Share Point files.

Investigates water‑related illness and environmental sanitation nuisance complaints. Investigates and abates sanitary nuisances endangering public health and safety. Perform initial nuisance complaint investigation within two (2) Business Days of assignment. Advises individuals and organizations concerning environmental health and safety. Confers with and educates the public, builders, owners, public officials and civic groups concerning disease control, sanitation and health regulations.

Assist in the training of new employees, as necessary. Represents the Division and coordinates activities with other agencies for events requiring inter‑agency response.

Participates in the execution of the overall department’s strategic plan, and the strategic plan for Environmental Health. This includes, but is not limited to, client satisfaction, data collection and analysis, seminar and training attendance, process management, employee satisfaction.

Perform all other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic principles of environmental health or one of the natural or physical science, like biology, environmental studies, chemistry, including knowledge of scientific terminology and technology.
• Skill in methods of data collection including the ability to collect, record, and analyze technical data relating to environmental health.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policy and procedure related to environmental health, including enforcing regulation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with community leaders and others in a stressful environment while providing total quality environmental health services.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and…