OPS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64950150

State of Florida • West Palm Beach, FL

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an OPS Environmental Consultant with the Department of Health. The role involves reviewing applications and documents related to onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems, performing inspections, and consulting with the public and other agencies. The position requires daily in-office or field work and may involve emergency duty.

Requirements

• Be a Certified Environmental Health Professional (CEHP)
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Strong teamwork, interpersonal, problem-solving, and analysis skills.
• Exhibits sound judgement and professionalism in all situations.
• Competent computer skills related to Microsoft office, Excl, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Reviews onsite sewage treatment and disposal system construction permit applications for compliance with state and local rules and issues permit or request for additional information letter.
• Reviews existing onsite sewage treatment and disposal system evaluations and issues contingency letters.
• Reviews and manages documents related to Onsite Sewage Program operating and service permits and performs compliance inspections.
• Performs onsite sewage treatment and disposal system construction inspections and site evaluations.
• Consults with, and advises the public and other agencies in areas related to work assignments.
• Reviews documents and updates multiple electronic databases.
• Reviews engineer’s plans and drawings related to the Onsite Sewage Program for compliance with code and local regulations.
• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed