ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64086346

State of Florida • Fort Myers, FL

7d • $42,562 - $44,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a fulltime Career Service (CS) Environmental Specialist II position working with the Department of Health in Lee County. This professional Environmental Specialist II position functions independently and performs duties under the direction of the Environmental Supervisor I of the Environmental Health Division of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. This is primarily a field position responsible for inspections in the following programs (or as assigned by the Environmental Supervisor I): Biomedical Waste, Body Art – Body Piercing & Tattooing, Food Safety and Sanitation, Group Care, Migrant Farmworker Housing, Mobile Home/RV Parks, Public Swimming Pools, and Tanning.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises indoors and/or outdoors.
• Ability to work outdoors with various temperature changes.
• Ability to walk for long periods of time or great distances.
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field from a US accredited college or university.
• Currently an FDOH Certified Environmental Health Professional or a Registered Sanitarian or have the ability to obtain this certification within 6 months of hire.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Trainer in the following EHE – Facilities programs (or as assigned by the Environmental Supervisor I): Biomedical Waste, Food Safety & Sanitation, Group Care, Mobile Home/RV Parks, Public Swimming Pools, and Tattooing.
• Regulate and enforce the segregation, packaging, transportation, storage, and treatment of biomedical waste to reduce the incidence of exposure to disease and injury per Ch. 64E-16 F.A.C and Sec. 381.0098 F.S. Successfully complete Bureau approved training annually.
• Inspect food service establishments, educate the operators, and enforce the public health requirements to ensure that facilities under the Department’s jurisdiction safely prepare and serve food to the public per Ch. 64E-11 F.A.C and Ch. 381.0072 F.S. Earn the CEHP in Food Protection within 6 months of hire; become standardized in Ch. 64 E-11 F.A.C. by the Food Hygiene Coordinator; and complete the required contact hours for the CEHP license every 2 years.
• Regulate and enforce the laws and rules pertaining to sanitation, control of communicable diseases, protection, and safety of the public's health, and to prevent accidents and injuries from occurring in residential and non-residential FDOH facilities per Ch. 381.006(6) and (16) F.S.; Ch. 64E-12 F.A.C.; Ch. 64C-14 F.A.C.; Ch. 6A-2.004 F.A.C.; and Florida Building Code.
• Regulate and enforce the laws and rules pertaining to approved water and sewer connections, conditions propagating sanitary nuisances and overcrowding, to prevent environmentally transmitted disease per Ch. 381.006(14) F.S.; Ch. 513 F.S.; and Ch. 64E-15 F.A.C.
• Regulate and enforce the laws and rules to reduce the transmission of disease and injuries to the patrons of public swimming pools and bathing places through engineering controls, routine health and safety inspections, water sampling, and education per Ch. 514 F.S.; Ch. 381.006(13); Ch. 64E-9 Florida Administrative code (F.A.C.); and Florida Building Code.
• Conduct Tattoo establishment inspections under the direction of the Biomedical Waste and Body Art Coordinator to include the following duties: conducting application and plan reviews; invoicing fees; issuing licenses/permits; conducting routine inspections, re-inspections, complaint investigations, and enforcement; educating tattoo artists to reduce the occurrence of infection and transmission of bloodborne pathogens; and participating in program meetings/webinars. Regulate tattoo artists and establishments to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public through prescribed minimum sanitary and safety requirements related to the design, operation, and maintenance of tattoo establishments and temporary tattoo establishments and provide licensure requirements for tattoo artists and registration requirements for guest tattoo artists working in Florida per Sec. 381.00771-381.00791 F.S. and Ch. 64E-28 F.A.C.
• Perform inspections and nuisance complaint investigations, and initiate compliance and enforcement actions when appropriate for assigned facilities and locations.
• Enter Daily Activity Reports daily and submit time sheets as required.
• Complete DOH mandatory training prior to assigned deadlines.
• Perform as assigned any other duties within the scope of environmental health as directed by the supervisor.
• Keep supervisor apprised of unusual activities or non-compliance issues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Incumbent will be assigned a county vehicle and will be responsible for maintaining and operating the vehicle per state and county regulations.

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