ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64004514

Date: May 20, 2024

Location:

SARASOTA, FL, US, 34240

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Requisition No: 829602

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64004514

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004514

Salary: $33,351.42 - $38,617.44

Posting Closing Date: 06/23/2024

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM SUPPORT: Provides field and staff support for all environmental health programs, including but not limited to: Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Areas; Healthy Beaches Program, Super-ACT, Biomedical Waste, Mobile Home Parks Sanitation, Sanitary Nuisance Complaints, Indoor Air Quality, and other DOH-Sarasota regulated facilities. Initiates and coordinates enforcement procedures related to assigned duties as required.

BIOMEDICAL WASTE: Conducts and coordinates inspections, investigations, and sanitary surveys in Biomedical Waste, Tattoo, and Body Piercing programs to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, and ordinances. Acts as a liaison with other DOH divisions, state, federal and local agencies when needed in response to complaints and inquiries regarding biomedical waste issues. Prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of assigned programs. Makes recommendations regarding the issuance or denial of permits. Conducts enforcement actions as necessary. Coordinates maintenance of records for all assigned areas ensuring that facility files contain the minimum required documentation per Environmental Health Program Manual 150-4.

TATTOO, AND BODY PIERCING: Conducts and coordinates inspections, investigations, and sanitary surveys in Biomedical Waste, Tattoo, and Body Piercing programs to ensure compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, and ordinances. Acts as a liaison with other DOH divisions, state, federal and local agencies when needed in response to complaints and inquiries regarding biomedical waste issues. Prepares reports to document compliance or non-compliance of assigned programs. Makes recommendations regarding the issuance or denial of permits. Conducts enforcement actions as necessary. Coordinates maintenance of records for all assigned areas ensuring that facility files contain the minimum required documentation per Environmental Health Program Manual 150-4.

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.

COUNTY AND CITY DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS: Attends County and municipal plan review meetings and conducts plan reviews and site inspections related to Sarasota County and municipalities development review process. Identify and pursue opportunities where Environmental Public Health can be involved in policy and plan development on issues relating to land use, the built environment, and transportation.

OTHER DUTIES as assigned including providing support for all Environmental Health programs as assigned by Environmental Health Director/ Designee

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Environmental Health Programs, Administrative Code, and County Ordinances

  Qualifications:

  Minimum –

• Bachelor’s Degree in a physical or natural science or professional experience in environmental protection, regulation or health; one of the physical or natural sciences; or engineering that can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education

• Valid Florida driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one

• Obtain/Maintain Certification as an Environmental Health Professional during the probationary period

  Preferred –

• Certification as an Environmental Health Professional

  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:

  Environmental Health – North

  1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard

  Sarasota, FL 34240

  and/or

  R.L. Anderson Administrative Building

  4000 S. Tamiami Trail

  Venice, FL 34293

  Incumbent will be required to travel throughout Sarasota County.

  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;

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

  (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• 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.

  If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

  Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Nearest Major Market:Sarasota

Nearest Secondary Market:Tampa