ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64051290

State of Florida • Pensacola, FL

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an independent professional position that requires knowledge and experience in various Community Environmental Health programs to perform inspections as required within the appropriate Florida Statute (FS) and Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Travel may be required. The role serves as the program coordinator and primary inspector for the mobile home/recreational vehicle parks, residential group care, and migrant labor camp programs in Escambia County. Responsibilities include routine inspections, preliminary site inspections, plan reviews, complaint investigations, and preparation of documentation for potential legal proceedings. The position may initiate legal action to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and acts as a liaison with relevant state agencies, providing technical assistance to owners and operators of regulated facilities. Additionally, this position participates as a member of the department’s food hygiene inspection team, performing inspection and compliance activities consistent with other environmental health programs. The role also backs up the Rabies Control Program investigator and is responsible for information custodian duties, ensuring compliance with DOH security policies, data integrity, and assisting the Security Coordinator. Other duties as assigned by the supervisor, including mandatory department training, submitting daily EARs and inspection reports, maintaining a state vehicle log, and vehicle maintenance. Incumbents may be required to work outside normal hours during emergencies, including working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties. Use of state or county vehicles for official business is expected, and personal vehicle use may also be required. Working hours are daily from 8 am to 5 pm, totaling 40 hours per week, with daily in-office or field work required.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License
• Bachelor's degree in physical or Natural Sciences
• Ability to lift a 25-pound object and carry it 50 feet
• Knowledge of basic microbiology.
• Knowledge of Escambia County Ordinances, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Codes as they apply to Community Environmental Health and OSTDS.
• Knowledge of Florida Department of Health General Environmental Health programs.
• Knowledge in reviewing blueprints and plans
• Knowledge of rabies exposure complaints and investigations
• Skilled in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Publisher.
• Skilled in scientific/technical report writing and graphing of data using Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in customer service
• Skilled in conducting environmental inspections.
• Skilled in time management and task prioritization
• Skilled in analytical thinking and problem solving
• Able to interpret analytical results issued by laboratory for bacteriological testing.
• Able to effectively teach/instruct others in the tenets of environmental health and how it pertains to mobile home parks, residential group care, and rabies surveillance.
• Able to effectively work both individually and as part of a team
• Able to communicate effectively with scientific peers regarding general Community Environmental Health.
• Able to communicate effectively with the general public.
• Able to perform independent food and/or facility inspections as needed.
• Able to enforce the Escambia County Ordinances and Statutes
• Able to oversee multiple programs with varying deadlines
• Able to work effectively with several different internal and outside organizations in both the public and private sectors.
• Able to lift a 25-pound object and carry it 50 feet
• Able to work outside in extreme conditions (heat/cold)
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Food Hygiene 381.0072 certified or willing to obtain this certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the program coordinator and primary inspector for the mobile home/recreational vehicle parks, residential group care, and migrant labor camp programs in Escambia County.
• Conducts routine inspections, preliminary site inspections, plan reviews, and complaint investigations.
• Prepares documentation for potential legal proceedings and initiates legal action when necessary.
• Acts as liaison with relevant state agencies and provides technical assistance to owners and operators of regulated facilities.
• Participates as a member of the department’s food hygiene inspection team, performing inspection and compliance activities.
• Backs up the Rabies Control Program investigator.
• Fulfills Information Custodian responsibilities, assuring compliance with DOH security policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor.
• Participates in all mandatory department training.
• Submits daily EAR’s and completed inspection reports.
• Maintains state vehicle truck log and requires maintenance on state vehicle.
• May be required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
• May be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county for official business.
• May be required to use a personal vehicle for work-related duties.

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