ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Environmental Specialist II - 64084849 Requisition #886594 Open Competitive Salary: $46,000 - $50,000 Your Specific Responsibilities: Professional environmental health work, under general supervision of an Environmental Supervisor, conducting basic application/project reviews, site inspections or surveys, reviewing/preparing reports, correspondence, legal notices, sample collection, data entry and analysis1 or other comparable environmental health work. Investigate reported communicable diseases of environmental origin. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Health, Public Health, or a physical or biological science. Uses knowledge of quality improvement (QI) methods and processes to work with other staff to help identify opportunities for improvement and develop a culture of quality within DOH-Indian River; assists in improvement projects, as assigned. Performs site inspections of regulated facilities such as food service establishments, group care establishments, schools, public swimming pools and bathing beaches, migrant labor housing and field, mobile home parks, body piercing, tattooing, biomedical waste generators, and tanning salons to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Serves as Program Peer Reviewer for all applicable programs designated as team lead. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Excellent working knowledge of principles and objectives of environmental and public health programs - Excellent working knowledge of environmental and public health regulations - Excellent working knowledge of biological, bacteriological, and chemical functions and the ability to explain need for compliance with environmental health regulations - Excellent working knowledge of communicable diseases and understanding of epidemiological investigations - Good knowledge of soil types and characteristics - Skilled with surveying equipment - Ability to establish effective positive working relationships with all customers - Ability to read plats, maps, blueprints and to follow directions - Ability to train and advise other environmental health personnel - Ability to work outside in extreme weather conditions - Ability to work in and around water - Ability to instruct the public at all levels in a tactful and courteous manner - Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing - Ability to use personal computers and various software programs - Ability to drive a motor vehicle, valid Florida Operator's license - Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments - Ability to use good judgement when problem solving - Ability to work independently - Ability to make educational and informational presentations Qualifications: Minimum - Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. - Incumbent is subject to emergency calls from his/her residence for the protection of life or property - This is pursuant to DMS rule 60B-1.008 Special Assignment. - A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or a biological science. Major course work is no less than 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work. is required per section 381.0101, Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-18, Florida Administrative Code. - This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sp nsorship. - Valid Florida Driver's License Preferred - Current CEHP certification in Food Hygiene. Chapter 381, Florida Statutes or Registered Sanitarian with Florida Environmental Health Association or National Environmental Health Association. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values: I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely. C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity and respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers and engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: 1900 27^th^ Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960 The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: - Annual and Sick Leave benefits; - Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year; - State