OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852819

State of Florida•Saint Augustine, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County is hiring an environmental health specialist to conduct Environmental Public Health program activities in accordance with state and local codes. The position primarily supports the Biomedical Waste Program and also performs work for the Tattooing and Tanning Facilities Programs. Duties include inspections, permitting, complaint review and investigation, follow-up, documentation, and plan reviews with a supervisor as necessary. The employee also enters data and maintains organized records and files using the Environmental Health Database and other automated programs. Other duties may be assigned. The position is based in St. Augustine and may require emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.

Requirements

Valid Florida driver's license.
Knowledge of basic mathematics and general office procedures.
Basic computer skills.
Time-management and organizational skills.
Ability to bend, stoop, and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to operate technical equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work outdoors in all conditions.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial, routine, and follow-up inspections for biomedical waste, tattooing, and tanning facility programs.
Issue permits for applicable establishments.
Review and/or investigate complaints related to biomedical waste, tattoo, and tanning establishments.
Complete follow-up related to complaints and investigations.
Complete required documentation.
Work with a supervisor on plan reviews as necessary.
Enter data and maintain organized records and files of inspections, investigations, and reports using the Environmental Health Database and/or other automated programs.
Perform other duties as assigned.