OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE - 64911205
About The Position
Provides administrative and field support to the Environmental Public Health Section of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County. Duties include collecting water samples from beaches and freshwater bodies; posting and removing advisory signs; updating databases and the website; responding to public phone calls and emails; assisting walk-in clients; and scanning and filing documents. The role also manages files, supports the program supervisor, conducts outreach, and provides public education on environmental health topics. This temporary position is anticipated to last approximately one year and reports to the Environmental Administrator. The work is based in Naples, Florida. The incumbent may be required to work before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days for emergencies or as needed, including duties at special-needs or Red Cross shelters or other disaster-response assignments.
Requirements
- Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Knowledge of general office procedures.
- Knowledge of personal computers and software.
- Typing and word-processing skills.
- Ability to handle telephone calls courteously and effectively.
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to schedule and coordinate assigned work responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions.
- Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds, move freely around inspection sites including swimming pool decks, and work outdoors in high heat and humid conditions.
- Availability for emergency duties before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days, as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from a U.S.-accredited college or university with at least 30 credit hours in a related science field.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Experience making field observations and taking measurements.
- Experience working independently with minimal supervision and managing work-related deadlines.
- Experience providing education to customers.
Responsibilities
- Collect water samples at beaches and freshwater bodies.
- Post and remove advisory signs.
- Update databases and the website.
- Answer phone calls and emails from the public.
- Assist walk-in clients.
- Scan and file documents and manage files.
- Support the program supervisor.
- Conduct outreach activities and provide public education on environmental health topics.
- Perform emergency duties, potentially including work in special-needs or Red Cross shelters and disaster response.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
