ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64081991

State of Florida • TAVARES, FL

1d • $37,780 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs work in the OSTDS Program relating to commercial and residential installations and repairs. This includes onsite soil evaluations and site delineations to determine hydrological absorption rate, interpret data, and recommend necessary engineering for onsite sewage disposal system installations or repairs. It also involves onsite surveys of general and specific topographical features, elevations, and proximity to public and private water supplies. The incumbent will ensure compliance with regulations and make recommendations for permit issuance or denial. This position assists Environmental Health Staff with difficult problems to achieve compliance with applicable statutes and codes pertaining to public health and fulfills OSTDS program needs. Physical inspection of septic installs, repairs, and nuisances is required, along with the ability to comfortably conduct professional inspections. The position is also responsible for IMs inspections and investigating citizen complaints on water, sewage, and/or other environmental issues affecting community health/safety. It prepares preliminary enforcement actions for non-compliance by issuing notices of violation (NOV). The role is directly responsible for all other related duties that may arise or be assigned to carry out the Environmental Health Program for the Lake County Health Department. Responsibilities include accountability, maintenance, and availability of tools, equipment, vehicles, and knowledge on how to use them. Emergency response availability is expected, and acquiring OSTDS certification is required.

Requirements

• Intermediate level skill in the operation of a personal computer and the use of common software applications.
• Appropriate physical conditioning to effectively perform the required functions of a field position when needed.
• Ability to work safely in inclement weather conditions, i.e. temperatures exceeding 95 degrees f, rain, etc.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Able to distinguish soil colors.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or 30 hours of Biological Sciences.
• Able to work in inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, etc.).
• Willing to meet the requirement of duo certification in both food and OTSDS programs within six months of employment.
• Able to lift 50 pounds.
• Have a current valid driver’s license.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Willing to work in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Responsibilities

• Performs work in the OSTDS Program relating to commercial and residential installations and repairs including onsite soil evaluations and site delineations to determine hydrological absorption rate, interpret data and recommend necessary engineering required to install or repair onsite sewage disposal system.
• Conducts onsite surveys of general and specific topographical features, elevations, proximity to public and private water supplies.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and makes recommendations for the issuance or denial of permits.
• Assists Environmental Health Staff in difficult problems to achieve compliance with applicable statutes and codes pertaining to public health.
• Fulfills OSTDS program needs.
• Performs physical inspection of septic installs, repairs, nuisances, etc.
• Conducts IMs inspections.
• Investigates citizen complaints on water, sewage and/or other environmental issues affecting community health/safety.
• Prepares preliminary enforcement actions for non-compliance by issuance of notice of violation (NOV).
• Performs all other related duties which may arise or be assigned to carry out the Environmental Health Program for the Lake County Health Department.
• Maintains supplies, tools, equipment, vehicles, and materials needed to accomplish environmental health programs.
• Assists in other Health Department programs as needed.
• Is available for emergency response.
• Acquires OSTDS certification.
• Maintains accountability, availability of tools, equipment, vehicles and knowledge on how to use them.

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