Environmental Specialist Ii

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Requisition No: 864849

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II -

Join DOH-Team Duval! If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.

• Enforce applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Codes and Departmental Policies and Procedures related to sanitation, safety and control of communicable diseases and hazards to humans in programs including Food Hygiene, Group Care, Mobile Home Parks, Biomedical Waste, Body Art, Tanning and other Environmental Health Programs.
• Play a role in the Divisional Outreach Initiative, educating the public on environmental health and safety issues.
• Conduct sanitation inspections of Foster Homes, Group Homes and Adoption Placement Homes for compliance with the Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Children and Families interagency agreement.
• Inspect biomedical waste generators in Duval County at least once annually for permitted facilities and at least once every 3 years for exempt facilities, documenting violations as applicable.
• Inspect other group care and food hygiene facilities for compliance with relevant statutes and administrative codes; inspect body piercing facilities and tattoo establishments during permit year; inspect tanning facilities as required.
• Perform duties during disaster drills or actual disasters and serve as a back-up on-call for biomedical waste spills/complaints.
• Complete required reports (Daily Activity Report, leave/attendance, mileage, itinerary) and perform data entry using Microsoft programs and DOH databases.
• Travel to field locations to fulfill inspections and mandatory training requirements; perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, and policies related to safety and sanitation inspections of regulated facilities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques and computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel and the Environmental Health Database System.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical, natural or biological science.
• Valid driver’s license
• Able to work outside in the elements which may include extreme heat or cold

Florida Department of Health Mission:
To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Vision:
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:
Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Health in Duval County, 921 N. Davis Street

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida include:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other options)
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions

Other requirements:
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening, participation in direct deposit, and may require a social security number for background check purposes. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Applicant notes:
Veterans’ Preference may apply. Candidates must attach supporting documentation with submissions. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available as applicable.

Additional compliance:
All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively in English (oral and written). The State is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodations may be requested.

Other information:
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing where allowed by law. For assistance, call the People First Service Center.

How to apply:

For more information, contact the appropriate agency hiring authority. The State of Florida is committed to supporting veterans and may offer Veterans’ Preference as described above.

Location:

Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas as required.