Ops Environmental Specialist

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

Date:
Jan 22, 2026

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Requisition No: 862746

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I -

This position involves professional Environmental Health work, independently conducting inspections of regulated facilities and entities for compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and Sarasota County Code requirements in environmental health programs within Sarasota County in accordance with department policies and Environmental Health Program Manual 150-4. This is an Environmental Specialist I OPS position requiring work in the pools and beaches Environmental Public Health programs including (but not limited to) public swimming pools and natural bathing areas;

mobile home parks safety and sanitation, migrant labor camps; sanitary/environmental nuisance complaints. The position is based in the South County Environmental Public Health office in Venice and will primarily serve the southern half of Sarasota County; however, travel to the North County Environmental Public Health office (located in Sarasota) will be required as needed depending on workload. Use of personal vehicle will at times be required (with mileage reimbursed per Florida Statute Chapter 112.061.)

Assigned duties will include a majority of work outdoors conducting inspections in all types of weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, rain, high humidity, and other adverse and unpleasant conditions.

• PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS & BATHING PLACES:
  Perform routine inspections and review plans and applications for operating and construction permits to determine compliance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Sarasota County Code. Conducts routine inspections and water sampling of assigned public pools, spas, and interactive water features (IWFs). Provides coordination and keeps curriculum current for the online Swimming Pool Operators’ Training Course. Assists in conducting pool operator training courses, including teaching, updating materials, manuals, training aids, grading exams, and issuing Operator certificates.
• GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORT:
  Provides field and staff support for the following environmental public health programs, including but not limited to:
  Mobile Home Parks Sanitation, Sanitary Nuisance Complaints and other DOH-Sarasota regulated facilities. Initiates and coordinates enforcement procedures related to assigned duties as required.
• SANITARY AND ENVIRONMENTAL NUISANCE COMPLAINT INVESTIGATIONS:
  Investigate reports of sanitary nuisance complaints. Follow-up and assure corrective action have been taken or take necessary legal action in accordance with Florida Statute Chapter 386.
• Other duties as assigned including providing support for all Environmental Public Health programs as assigned by Environmental Public Health Director/ Designee

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Environmental Health Programs, Administrative Code, and County Ordinances.
• Utilization of equipment
• Computer Skills

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or engineering; or Professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Maintain valid FL 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:

Innovation:
We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration:
We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability:
We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness:
We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence:
We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Environmental Public Health

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)

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…