OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64944191
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of an Environmental Manager, is responsible for conducting environmental health inspections and investigations of regulated establishments for compliance with public health statutes and rules. This position is able to confer with engineers, public officials, and community leaders. When a violation of Administrative Code or threats to public health is identified, this position initiates and then uses progressive legal enforcement to seek corrections. Appropriate documentation of the investigations and case work performed is essential. Inspects public swimming pools and maintains either a CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) certification in this program. Investigates water-borne outbreaks and environmental sanitation complaints. Conducts interviews, takes statements, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports for serious violations. Confers with and educates owner and civic groups about significance of disease control, sanitation, and health regulations. Maintains inspection activity data and prepares administrative reports. Collects beach water samples and maintains files of beach sample results. Coordinates sampling with the Department of Environmental Protection. Inspects biomedical waste generators, mobile home parks, group care facilities, tanning facilities and body piercing facilities assigned to this position. Enforces applicable regualtions and initiates legal action as required. Maintains records and files of inspections. Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, review of environmental publications, internet, participation in monthly staff meetings and staff development activities. Other Duties as Assigned
Requirements
- Knowledge of GPs plotting, photography
- knowledge of management skills
- ability to work independently
- knowledge of Microsoft office, and other basic-intermediate computer skills
- ability to read and correctly interpret data accurately and completely
- ability to communicate effectively and professionally with clients, co-workers, other professionals and in groups
- knowledge of infection control, health care services, principles and methods of infectious disease prevention and control
- ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and compliance with rules, policies, and statues
- ability to demonstrate personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability
- knowledge of data collection
- ability to adapt to change
- ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of the work
- ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- knowledge of community resources and organizations
- Ability to demonstrate cognitive thinking and problem solving
- Ability to assume leadership roles in emergency response situations
- Valid Driver’s license is required
Responsibilities
- Conducting environmental health inspections and investigations of regulated establishments
- Conferring with engineers, public officials, and community leaders
- Initiating and using progressive legal enforcement to seek corrections
- Inspecting public swimming pools and maintains either a CPO (Certified Pool Operator) or AFO (Aquatic Facility Operator) certification
- Investigating water-borne outbreaks and environmental sanitation complaints
- Conducting interviews, taking statements, collecting evidence, and preparing investigative reports for serious violations
- Conferring with and educates owner and civic groups about significance of disease control, sanitation, and health regulations
- Maintaining inspection activity data and prepares administrative reports
- Collecting beach water samples and maintains files of beach sample results. Coordinates sampling with the Department of Environmental Protection
- Inspecting biomedical waste generators, mobile home parks, group care facilities, tanning facilities and body piercing facilities assigned to this position
- Enforcing applicable regualtions and initiates legal action as required
- Maintaining records and files of inspections
- Maintaining and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, review of environmental publications, internet, participation in monthly staff meetings and staff development activities
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
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
