OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852778
About The Position
The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is hiring an environmental health professional to conduct activities in the Environmental Public Health department in accordance with state and local codes. The position primarily supports the Biomedical Waste and Tattooing programs and provides backup coverage for the Tanning Facilities Program. The position requires daily in-office or field work in St. Johns County. The regular schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., totaling 40 hours per week. Emergency duties may require work before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days, including work in special-needs or Red Cross shelters or other disaster-response assignments.
Requirements
- Valid Florida driver's license.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics and general office proceedings.
- Basic computer skills.
- Time-management and work-organization skills.
- Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50 pounds.
- Ability to operate technical equipment.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Conduct initial, routine, and follow-up inspections for biomedical waste establishments.
- Issue permits for biomedical waste establishments.
- Review and/or investigate complaints related to biomedical waste establishments and complete follow-up.
- Complete and maintain proper documentation for inspections, complaints, and investigations.
- Work with a supervisor on plan reviews as necessary.
- Conduct initial, routine, and follow-up inspections for tattoo establishments.
- Issue permits for tattoo establishments.
- Review and/or investigate complaints related to tattoo establishments and complete follow-up.
- Provide backup coverage for the Tanning Facilities Program, including inspections, permit issuance, complaint review or investigation, follow-up, documentation, and plan reviews with a supervisor as necessary.
- Enter data as needed and maintain organized records and files of inspections, investigations, and reports using the Environmental Health Database and/or other automated programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Perform emergency duties as required, potentially including shelter work or disaster-response activities.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory).
- Participation in state group insurance upon meeting eligibility requirements.
- Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed).
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed).
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary).
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary).
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
