Environmental Health Specialist

Requisition No: 824847 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: Salary: $34,320.00 Posting Closing Date: 03/27/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. Your Specific Responsibilities: The incumbent is responsible for working in multiple Environmental Health Programs and is expected to be highly organized to complete the work assignments. The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, represents the agency and its mission and values. Under the general supervision of the Environmental Management Team, performs independent professional environmental work by conducting inspections and investigations of all non-Food Service, Body Art, Tattooing Facilities and Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) programs. Performs site inspections and re-inspections, investigates complaints, and prepares inspection reports accurately and within established timeframes for regulated establishments within the Bureau of Environmental Health facility programs such as (mobile home and recreational vehicle parks/camps, group care facilities, public and private schools, tanning facilities, and biomedical waste facilities) countywide to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Codes, County Ordinances and in accordance with Environmental Health Manual 150-4. Performs site inspections and re-inspections, investigates complaints, and prepares inspection reports accurately and within established timeframes for regulated establishments within the Bureau of Environmental Health such as the water programs (public swimming pools and spas, coastal/fresh water beach monitoring (as needed), limited use water systems and Well Surveillance services (as needed) countywide to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Codes, County Ordinances and in accordance with Environmental Health Manual 150-4. Conducts the Environmental Health Program in an assigned geographical area that requires frequent and extensive travel. Completes paperwork to determine activities, leave and attendance, etc. May need to work before/after hours or weekends to conduct/complete work assignments. Performs other duties as required. This position will conduct the initial sanitary nuisance complaints and determine if further investigation or action is warranted; conduct service permit inspections, and assist clerical staff as needed. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental health 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 perform frequent "bend, squat, and/or lift activities" to include lifting field computers, printer, and test kits. Qualifications: 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 is preferred but not required. Must be proficient in computers, laptops, and Microsoft and other computer programs. 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. CONFIDENTIALITY: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties. Must be able to lift and pull 65 pounds of weight and carry 50 pounds of equipment. Must be able to work out in the field in the Florida weather (hot, humid, wet, etc.) which may also require strenuous physical activity. Must be able to provide own transportation if a state vehicle is not available and poses a Valid Florida Driver's License. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: 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. Where You Will Work: 7509 State Road 52 Hudson, Florida 34667 or th Street Dade City, FL 33525 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: 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; Paid Parental Leave; State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental,vision, and other supplemental insurance options; Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums. Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums. Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO: Single coverage is $50 Family coverage is $180 Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO: Single coverage is $15 Family coverage is $64.30 Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more. For a more complete list of benefits, visit . Please be advised: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility. Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge . click apply for full job details