Environmental Specialist II - 64049826

State of Florida • Daytona Beach, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an Environmental Specialist II within the Department of Health, focusing on environmental health initiatives. The role involves working within ten regulatory programs, including Food, Biomedical Waste, Group Care, Swimming pools, mobile home parks, and Ocean Sampling. It offers learning and mentoring opportunities in environmental health sciences. The position is based in Daytona Beach, Florida, and requires significant time spent in the community interacting with the public and inspecting facilities, as well as office time for report writing and administrative tasks. The county is known for its beaches, growth, and recreational opportunities.

Requirements

• Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the positions
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship
• Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in a Public Health, Environmental Health, Natural or Physical Science
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Must have use of a reliable private vehicle
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, stretch and bend
• Must be able to work in extreme heat, humidity and other inclement weather elements
• Must be currently a Certified Environmental Health Professional in the Food program or a Registered Sanitarian (RS) or Registered Environmental Health Professional (REHP)
• Knowledge of Software programs used by FDOH for environmental health inspections, data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of Chapter 381 Florida Statutes, associated regulations and Policy 150-4 procedures
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures for the Public Pools and Facilities Programs within Environmental Health
• Knowledge of the environmental health sciences
• Knowledge of Food Sanitation and safety principles
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Establish productive working relationships and coalitions with internal and external clients
• Work independently to conduct inspections
• Ability to plan, organize daily activities in a time-efficient and effective manner with minimal assistance
• Interpret and describe inspection findings and outcomes to people without a scientific or regulatory background

Responsibilities

• Conducts inspections in primary program areas: Public swimming pools/bathing places, Food Hygiene Facilities, Biomedical waste, Group Care Facilities, Tattoo, Geographic Information System mapping, mobile home parks, recreational vehicle parks, and temporary campgrounds.
• Conducts complaint investigations of these facilities and of environmental sanitary nuisences.
• Enters inspections and permit findings into EHD database.
• Obtains samples or gathers demonstrative evidence as required.
• Maintains all records required in the proper performance of the above programs.
• Seeks compliance with all applicable laws, rules, codes, regulations, and ordinances by following established legal policies and procedures.
• Initiates enforcement action by drafting notices of violation, notices of intended action or citations, provides testimony in legal cases, and assists department legal staff with case preparation.
• Works primarily outdoors to perform inspections in a wide variety of environments.
• Completes assigned work and prepares reports of activities within required timeframes.
• Performs animal Decapitation for the Rabies Surveillance program, assisting with the transportation, preparation, and shipping of specimens in need of rabies testing.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned which may include working on weekends and before/after normal work hours.
• Public speaking is required for this position.
• Participates in team meetings, quality improvement projects, completing special assignments, community outreach/education efforts or projects as assigned.
• May be required to present projects to internal/external customers, facilitate meetings, and provide educational instruction to the public.
• Required to be available during natural disasters or public health emergencies for shelter duty or to perform other tasks as assigned.
• Completes required ICS and FEMA courses to fill critical roles during disasters and may be required to attend preparedness trainings.
• Trains for and serves as a team member on the Environmental Health Strike team.

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: Mid Level