ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64068593

State of Florida • VIERA, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is with the Department of Health, Environmental Public Health. The role involves reviewing and issuing septic system permits, conducting inspections, performing site evaluations, and enforcing regulations. The specialist will also be responsible for data entry, operating vehicles, using various tools, and participating in public education and training. The position is an internal agency opportunity, accepting applications only from current Department of Health employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science is required.
• Ability to use PC
• Use of general office equipment
• Use bucket auger to profile soils to a depth of 72", and ability to use field measuring devices.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County up to 100+ miles a day.
• Ability to work in inclement weather including 95+ degree weather.
• Current, valid Driver's License
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Reviews septic system applications.
• Writes and issues septic system permits.
• Conducts inspections of septic systems.
• Uses bucket auger to dig 6-foot holes and profiles soil for color and texture.
• Conducts site evaluations for septic system suitability.
• Responsible for all data entry of all inspections and other work completed.
• Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Uses laser level, probe, measuring tape, lid puller, scaled ruler, and other tools.
• Enforces septic system regulations.
• Conducts field inspections of regulated facilities.
• Participates in public education (individually, group setting, and phone calls).
• Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings to obtain education on all environmental health regulations related to public health that are under the jurisdiction of the department.
• Investigates sanitary nuisance complaints.

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level