OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64936208
About The Position
This is a part-time Other Personnel Service (OPS) Environmental Specialist I position working with the Department of Health in Lee County. This professional OPS Environmental Specialist I 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, Onsite Sewage & Treatment Disposal System (OSTDS), and Public Swimming Pools. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36 Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C). Biomedical Waste Program: 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 Florida Statutes (F.S.) Successfully complete Bureau approved training annually. OSTDS Program: Perform abandonment inspections, Perform Annual State OSTDS Inspections, investigate sanitary nuisance complaints, and conduct any enforcement duties to ensure compliance with public health standards per Ch. 62-6 F.A.C. Public Swimming Pool Program: 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 F.A.C.; and Florida Building Code.
Requirements
- Experience planning, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
- Must be able to complete in-office and field work.
- Basic Computer Skills
- Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- Incumbent must possess a valid Florida driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
- This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
- Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
- This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
- This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.
Responsibilities
- 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 Florida Statutes (F.S.)
- Successfully complete Bureau approved training annually.
- Perform abandonment inspections
- Perform Annual State OSTDS Inspections
- Investigate sanitary nuisance complaints
- Conduct any enforcement duties to ensure compliance with public health standards per Ch. 62-6 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 F.A.C.; and Florida Building Code.
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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
