OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64853140

State of Florida•SEBRING, FL

12d•$30 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent, an OPS Environmental Specialist II, is an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Highlands County (DOH Highlands). The OPS Environmental Specialist II is expected to work independently, but under the supervision of the Environmental Public Health Director, in accordance with inspection standards and time limits mandated by the agency. The incumbent conducts advanced Environmental Health Program inspections, investigations, and enforcement of Environmental Health programs assigned to ensure that minimum requirements of the Florida Administrative Codes are maintained. The incumbent in this position will be required to confer with and/or educate both the public and private sector with respect to long-range public health matters and disease control for the good of the community. This position will be required to confer with engineers, public officials, and community leaders. When violations of Administrative Codes or threats to public health are identified, this position initiates and then uses progressive legal enforcement to seek corrective action. Appropriate documentation of investigative and case work is essential and the use of the various databases. Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: Perform necessary site evaluations, review plans, and approve the issuance of new construction and repair permits in a timely manner in accordance with Ch. 62 FAC Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Provide advice to homeowners and builders on F.S. and FAC permitting. Nuisance Complaint Investigations: Investigate reports of sanitary nuisance complaints. Follow-up and ensure corrective action have been taken or take necessary legal action.

Requirements

Knowledge of Environmental Health Programs and standards.
Knowledge of Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statues related to the duties of this position.
Skill in the use of equipment and supplies related to the position.
Ability to lift 40 or more pounds.
Ability to work outdoors for most of the day.
Ability to make observations, take measurements, and relate same to standards in order to identify deviations.
Ability to perform mathematical functions.
Ability to reach duty sites as scheduled, perform field work, write reports, and prepare legal notices when necessary.
Ability to coordinate work activities.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multi-cultural clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to perform computer skills as required by the position held.
Ability to prepare and present information to clients, the public, and community partners.
Ability to motivate, provide constructive feedback, positive recognition, and organize activities to improve team skills and performance.
Ability to integrate and effectively utilize all components of the strategic planning process.
Ability to assess and allocate resources (financial, human, equipment, and supplies).
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate business plans.
Ability to work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner.
Ability to project a positive image of DOH Highlands staff.
Ability to be self-confident, motivated, and enthusiastic.
Ability to take and give direction.
Ability to accept and deliver constructive criticism.
Ability to respond and implement suggestions for improvement.
Ability to be accommodating to changing situations or plans.
Ability to change easily from one task to another.
Ability to navigate the Internet.
Ability to use office suite and assorted software.
Ability to use technology equipment.
Ability to take the initiative to communicate accurate, up-to-date plans and information to subordinates, peers, and management.
Ability to express thoughts clearly, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to listen and understand the views of others.
Ability to develop new insights into situations and apply innovative solutions.
Ability to design and implement new or innovative programs/processes.
Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide others toward goal accomplishments.
Ability to consistently develop and sustain cooperative working relationships.
Ability to encourage and facilitate cooperation within the organization and with customer groups.
Ability to foster commitment, team spirit, pride and trust.
Ability to develop leadership in others through coaching, mentoring, rewarding, and guiding employees.
Ability to show understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others.
Ability to relate well to different people from varied backgrounds and different situations.
Ability to work with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems or satisfy their expectations.
Ability to know about available products and services.
Ability to be committed to providing excellence in products and services.
Ability to manage a variety of responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner.
Ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to input data into a database in a timely manner.
FDOH Bureau of Environmental Heath certification in Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal and Food Protection or RS status.
Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one prior to hire.
Bachelor’s degree from a U.S. accredited college or university with 30+ credit hours of science courses reviewed and approved by the FDOH Facility Program Section, as needed.
Knowledge of Florida Administrative Code Chapter 6E-14 and Florida Statutes Chapters 381 and 386.
Incumbent will be required to become certified in Food Hygiene and the Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems program within 6 months of employment.
May be required to work outside in all types of weather extremes, both hot and cold, or in wet conditions caused by rains or other water-related events.
May be required to lift items up to 40 pounds or use tools to move those items.
Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

Incumbents must be able to lift 40 or more pounds.
Incumbents must be able to work outdoors for most of the day.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced Environmental Health Program inspections, investigations, and enforcement.
Ensure minimum requirements of Florida Administrative Codes are maintained.
Confer with and/or educate the public and private sector on public health matters and disease control.
Confer with engineers, public officials, and community leaders.
Initiate and use progressive legal enforcement to seek corrective action when violations or threats to public health are identified.
Document investigative and case work.
Perform site evaluations, review plans, and approve new construction and repair permits for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems.
Provide advice to homeowners and builders on F.S. and FAC permitting.
Investigate reports of sanitary nuisance complaints.
Follow up on nuisance complaints to ensure corrective action or take necessary legal action.