ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64067520

State of Florida•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry level position is responsible for professional environmental work conducting inspections of regulated facilities, septic systems, and/or water systems, directly dealing with the public, ensuring facilities are licensed, seeking enforcement for non-compliance, collaborating with other agencies, conducting complaint investigations, entering data into a computer, answering questions over the phone, preparing inspection reports, ensuring accurate completion and timely submission of administrative reports, maintaining records, attending meetings, receiving training, assisting in fee collections, and collecting water samples. Strong communication skills are a must, as this position is required to ensure compliance with state codes and statutes to protect the public’s health, provide program information, answer client questions, and explain policies. Applicant should be detail oriented and able to multi-task.

Requirements

Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
Knowledge of public health principles.
Knowledge of data collection and analysis principles and procedures.
Skills in providing excellent customer service.
Ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data.
Ability to prepare technical reports.
Ability to use personal computers.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.
Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments, and effectively manage time.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, or a physical or biological science from an accredited college or university with no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of major course work in Environmental Health, Environmental Science, or a physical or biological science. (A copy of transcripts is required PRIOR to or at the time of interview.)
Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Must have transportation available to perform inspections throughout Hillsborough County.
Must be able to lift fiberglass, plastic, or metal equipment lids up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to climb up and down narrow and steep steps or ladder to enter below grade equipment rooms.

Nice To Haves

Minimum one year of experience independently conducting public health inspections (for example, drinking water, swimming pools, mobile home parks, food hygiene, and/or onsite sewage treatment disposal services).
Minimum one year of experience working for a public health agency within the past 5 years.
Certified to perform food inspections in the State of Florida as a Certified Environmental Health Professional or certified as a Registered Sanitarian or Registered Environmental Health Specialist.

Responsibilities

Inspect facilities, monitor operations, collect samples, and/or perform field evaluations to determine compliance with regulatory requirements.
Respond to requests for permitting; notify parties of program requirements; provide applications and other necessary documents to applicants; issue permits; and keep database updated.
May assist in other program areas if required.

Benefits

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 for State Universities/Community Colleges.

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