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State of Florida - Fort Lauderdale, FL
posted about 1 month ago
About the position
This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position specializing in the permitting, compliance, and enforcement of rules and regulations of public swimming pools and public bathing places regulated under Chapter 64E-9 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Duties require a thorough understanding of rules, laws, and techniques pertinent to water pollution, water treatment, and other related environmental concerns. The incumbent serves as contact person for permitting, compliance, and enforcement issues related to the public swimming pools. Works independently by inspecting public swimming pools and reviewing construction plans submitted by consultants. This position also enters public swimming pool data into the DOH Environmental Health Database. The incumbent prepares written reports related to public swimming pools. Work is conducted under the general direction of an Environmental Administrator. Backup duties for other environmental programs will be provided as needed.
Responsibilities
- Inspects public swimming pools and bathing places regulated by the Department of Health to assure compliance with 64 E-9, FAC to assure compliance with state water quality, safety, and operating standards to protect the public health.
- Completes plan reviews for all proposed new and modified public swimming, spa, wading, water recreation attraction and specialized pools, and bathing places.
- Conducts initial inspections of all new and modified public pools and bathing places.
- Provides technical consultation to public pool program inspection staff, managers, engineers and contractors.
- Issues initial operating permits and any changes resulting from modifications or new approved building department public swimming pools.
- Maintains master files for each proposed or approved public pool located within Broward County.
- Delivers public education programs to interested citizens on public pool health and safety concerns.
- Attends meetings and participates in in-service training programs and continued education offerings related to the above.
- Provides backup duties for other programs as needed and completes other related duties as required.
Requirements
- Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- Bachelor's degree from accredited four (4) year college or university with a degree in engineering or in environmental science, environmental health, public health or a physical biological science.
- Previous experience conducting inspections of public swimming pool facilities.
- Previous experience in interpretation of rules/regulations.
- A valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience reviewing and interpreting technical engineering and construction plans.
Benefits
- State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
- Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
- Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
- Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
- Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
- Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
