OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64906221

Date: May 23, 2024

Location:

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315

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Requisition No: 829912

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64906221

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906221

Salary: $23.15 HOURLY

Posting Closing Date: 06/27/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

OPS Environmental Specialist II /

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH INSPECTOR – 64906221

Environmental Health

Open Competitive Opportunity

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is an independent professional position. The incumbent has received a wide variety of in office and in field training. This position will conduct environmental site inspections to assure compliance with state and local laws and rules and recommending issuance or denial of permits. 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.

• Inspect Group care facilities to protect the health and safety of clients. Inspects mobile home and recreational vehicle parks and recommends relative to state licensure.

• Inspects food services facilities regulated by Department of Health to assure compliance with 64E-11 FAC.

• Inspects public swimming pools and bathing places to assure compliance with state water quality, safety, and operating standards to protect the public health. Activities include permitting, field chemical testing, inspecting water treatment components (pumps, filters, chemical feeders, flow rates, etc.), complaint investigation, consultation, and enforcement.

• Investigates environmental nuisance complaints relative to solid waste, sewage disposal systems, disease vectors, and any other environmentally related threat to public health. Efforts to secure abatement include consultation, referral, and enforcement.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  Minimum Qualifications:

• Are you willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency? Additionally, emergency duties are inclusive of working in Special Needs Shelters, or performing other emergency duties, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, environmental health, environmental science or a physical biological science.

• Certified or eligible to become certified within six months of hiring as required by FS 381.0101 as an Environmental Health Professional. Chapter 381.0101, F.S. Established Standards for Certification. Recognizes Registered Sanitarians as Certified. 64E-18, F.A.C. Major course work is no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work. Requires graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a degree or major coursework in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical biological science.

• Valid driver’s license free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and receive reimbursement for mileage.

• Previous experience conducting inspection of regulated Food Hygiene, Mobile home Parks, Group Care or Swimming Pool facilities.

• Experience in interpretation of rules/regulations.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

• Knowledge of the inspection process.

• 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.

• Skills in effective communication, verbal and written.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to use personal computers .

  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:

  BROWARD COUNTY

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

  Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

  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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

  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: http://www.sss.gov

  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 (1-877-562-7287). 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. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). 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.

Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale

Nearest Secondary Market:Miami