ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64005699

State of Florida • VIERA, FL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist I works in Environmental Public Health for the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County. The position conducts inspections of septic systems, Aerobic Treatment Units, and regulated facilities; reviews applications and issues permits for septic systems; and enforces applicable regulations, including issuing enforcement actions for non-compliant properties. The specialist enters data for inspections and other completed work, evaluates sites for septic system suitability, and investigates sanitary nuisance complaints.

The role includes fieldwork such as profiling soil with a bucket auger, operating a four-wheel-drive vehicle, and using field measurement tools. It also involves public education, attending training sessions and meetings on environmental health regulations, and protecting public health. The employee may be required to perform emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of coursework in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science.
• Obtain certification for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems within six months of hire.
• Ability to use a PC and general office equipment.
• Proficiency with computers, laptops, Microsoft programs, and other computer programs.
• Ability to use a bucket auger to profile soils to a depth of 72 inches and to use field measuring devices.
• Ability to lift more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County, including travel of 100 or more miles per day.
• Ability to work outdoors all day in inclement weather, including temperatures above 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect septic systems and Aerobic Treatment Units.
• Conduct field inspections of regulated facilities.
• Issue enforcement actions for non-compliant properties and enforce septic system regulations.
• Enter data for inspections and other completed work.
• Review septic system applications and write and issue septic system permits.
• Use a bucket auger to dig holes up to six feet and profile soil for color and texture.
• Conduct site evaluations to assess septic system suitability.
• Operate four-wheel-drive vehicles.
• Use field tools including a laser level, probe, measuring tape, lid puller, and scaled ruler.
• Participate in public education individually, in groups, and by phone.
• Attend training sessions, seminars, and meetings concerning environmental health regulations under the department's jurisdiction.
• Investigate sanitary nuisance complaints.
• Protect public health.
• Perform emergency duties before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days when required.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

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