OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 64926055

State of Florida • LaBelle, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent in this position shall be responsible for multiple environmental health programs in Hendry and Glades Counties. This position requires technical knowledge within all assigned environmental health programs. The incumbent must be able to exercise discretion and make professional judgments within all assigned environmental health programs. Primary responsibilities include monitoring and conducting routine inspections of migrant labor housing facilities. Other responsibilities monitoring and conducting routine inspections of mobile home, lodging, recreational vehicle parks, recreational camps, public swimming pools, preparing reports, legal notices and other documents. Position functions independently and under the direction of the Environmental Supervisor I. This position is headquartered at the Florida Department of Health in Hendry County, Division of Environmental Health, and reports directly to the Environmental Supervisor I. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

Requirements

• Knowledge of basic computer skills, the Environmental Health Database Program and Environmental Health Database Mobile App
• Knowledge of field equipment required, including but not limited to digital camera, and other equipment as deemed necessary to perform facility inspections
• Incumbent will be assigned a county vehicle and will be responsible for maintaining and operating the vehicle per state and county regulations
• Knowledge of environmental principles, practices, & procedures
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage
• Skill in using basic water testing equipment and procedures
• Skill in using GPS Unit
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to frequently use, telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e.: stapler, scissors etc.
• Ability to follow office procedures & practices
• 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 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 read maps and drive in unincorporated areas of Hendry and Glades Counties.
• A high school diploma or GED.
• 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 or Red Cross 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.
• Valid driver's license
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and recommends action on license applications for migrant labor housing facilities.
• Perform routine compliance inspections on migrant labor housing facilities in according to Chapter 64E-14.
• Completes inspection forms accurately and completely.
• Submit copy of inspection to owner/management company either in person, by fax, email, or regular USPS mail.
• Submit inspection report to supervisor for review.
• Inform owner/management company of violations noted during inspection.
• Perform re-inspections as needed, following stated time frame.
• Implement the rules of Chapter 64E-14 to bring each facility into compliance.
• Keep supervisor informed of all progress.
• Reviews and recommends action on license applications for public swimming pools.
• Perform routine compliance inspections on public swimming pools according to Chapter 64E-9.
• Implement the rules of Chapter 64E-9 to bring each facility into compliance.
• Reviews and recommends action on license applications for mobile home, lodging, recreational vehicle parks, and recreational camps.
• Perform routine compliance inspections on mobile home, lodging, recreational vehicle parks, and recreational camps according to Chapter 64E-15.
• Implement the rules of Chapter 64E-15 to bring each facility into compliance.
• Conduct required maintenance on equipment and assigned vehicle, as needed.
• Participate in in-service training programs as required and within time specified.
• Remain aware of Security Policy protocols.
• Perform as assigned any other duties within the scope of environmental health as directed by the supervisor.
• Enter Daily Activity Records on a daily basis.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including disaster preparedness assignments.

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: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED