OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64857605

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

5d•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Environmental Specialist II works independently under the direction of the Environmental Supervisor II in the Environmental Health Division of the Florida Department of Health in Duval County. This primarily field-based role supports the Biomedical Waste, Food Hygiene, Group Care, Body Art, Mobile Home Parks, and Tanning programs. The employee is expected to develop knowledge across Environmental Health programs and apply relevant Florida statutes and administrative codes. The position conducts inspections, re-inspections, and complaint investigations at assigned facilities; reviews and approves plans for new construction; and approves facilities for new and renewal permits. It maintains the Environmental Health Database and program files, prepares reports for the State Health Office, enters inspection information into the database within 72 hours of receipt, communicates database implementation and status to the Environmental Manager, and issues Environmental Health permits. Food Hygiene duties include reviewing applications and inspecting food service establishments under section 381.0072, Florida Statutes, to help prevent foodborne illness. Additional duties include daily DARS submissions, biweekly leave and attendance submissions, monthly mileage reimbursement submissions, maintaining a daily vehicle log and records, performing general office duties, and attending relevant conferences and meetings. The employee may perform disaster-related and other assigned duties, and may be required to work outside normal hours or days during emergencies. The position is located at 921 N. Davis Street, Building B, Jacksonville, Florida 32209.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in natural, physical, environmental, or life science, or at least 30 semester hours in a natural, physical, or environmental science.
Valid driver’s license.
Willingness to work independently and in remote areas.
Willingness and ability to work outdoors in heat and inclement weather.
Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to safety and sanitation inspections of regulated facilities.
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to deal with the public professionally and courteously.
Problem-solving ability and computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, and the Environmental Health Database System.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

Conduct inspections, re-inspections, and complaint investigations at assigned facilities in the Biomedical Waste, Food Hygiene, Group Care, Body Art, Mobile Home Parks, and Tanning programs.
Review and approve plans for new construction.
Approve facilities for new and renewal permits and issue Environmental Health permits.
Review applications and inspect food service establishments under section 381.0072, Florida Statutes, to help ensure they are not sources of foodborne illness.
Maintain the Environmental Health Database and associated program files.
Prepare Facility Program reports for the State Health Office.
Enter inspection information into the Environmental Health Database within 72 hours of receipt from staff.
Communicate Environmental Health Database implementation and status to the Environmental Manager.
Submit DARS daily, leave and attendance biweekly, and mileage reimbursement monthly; maintain a daily vehicle log and records.
Perform general office duties and attend conferences and meetings necessary to carry out assigned duties.
Perform disaster-related work and other duties as assigned; work outside normal hours or days when required during emergencies.