Ops Environmental Specialist

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I
- Position Number:
Salary: $19.00/hour
Posting Closing Date: 01/12/2026

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

This is a responsible environmental health position that conducts activities for programs in the Environmental Public Health (EPH) department.

• Conduct inspections, reviews, and/or investigations based on state and local code for public swimming pools and bathing places.
• Complete activities related to water sampling and testing, including beach water, special projects, and drinking water.
• Conduct inspections, reviews, and/or investigations based on state and local code for additional environmental public health programs as requested.
• Provide support to the EPH front desk as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of general office proceedings.
• Skilled in basic computer usage.
• Skilled in time management.
• Skilled in organizing work.
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate technical equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to read site and floor plans.
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.

High school diploma. Valid Florida driver’s license.

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (pending eligibility)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more.

Location:

St. Augustine, St. Johns County, FL.
Work Site:
St. Augustine.

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 .
All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with the Florida Drug-Free Workplace Act.