Environmental Specialist Ii

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

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This is an Environmental Specialist II position responsible for conducting inspections, reviewing applications for permitting, complaint investigations and enforcement in bio-medical and hazardous waste programs. Work is performed under the supervision of an Environmental Supervisor II - SES. This position requires independent judgement, initiative, applying general knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions to accomplish various job functions.

This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department (CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Has access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Record (DAR) entry only. Enters and updates information in Environmental Health (EH) database including inspections, permits, customer, and billing information.

May view, update and release information as needed. Environmental Health Data Set and the following information: epidemiology reportable disease reports, physician reports, laboratory test results, epidemiology health investigations and records containing patient identifiers for environmental health hazardous waste investigations.

Inspects biomedical waste generators, transporters, storage, and treatment facilities for compliance with current State and County rules and regulations, makes field interpretations and decisions for compliance and permit conditions.

Inspects hazardous waste generators with current Federal, State and County rules and regulations; makes field interpretations and decisions for compliance and permit conditions. Coordinates with local fire departments and environmental agencies to develop and maintain a current list of all toxic and hazardous waste substances utilized in Palm Beach County.

Reviews applications for proposed biomedical and hazardous waste facilities to determine compliance with Federal, State and local Regulations. Maintains records and updates the database with current permit information and maintain a permitting list of hazardous and biomedical waste facilities in a designated geographic area of Palm Beach County. Enters inspection records into the Environmental Health Database (EHD) in a timely manner.

Investigates and report all types of complaints involving hazardous waste and biomedical waste, conducts field investigations, and prepares reports for enforcement actions. Participate in the standard activities;
Outreach, Suggestions, and/or Teamwork.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
• Ability to prepare technical reports.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to use personal computers.