OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852798

Requisition No: 862710 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852798

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852798 

Salary:  $19.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2025 

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Open Competitive

 

 

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-SJC) is part of a statewide public health system.

 

Our Mission – To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values – Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE) 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

This is a responsible environmental health position that conducts activities for programs in the Environmental Public Health (EPH) department. 

 

Conducts inspections, reviews and/or investigations based on state and local code for biomedical waste facilities.

 

Completes activities related to water sampling and testing.  This includes but is not limited to:

 

• Beach water
• Special projects
• Drinking water

 

Conducts inspections, reviews and/or investigations based on state and local code for additional environmental public health programs as requested.

Provides support to the EPH front desk as needed.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Knowledge of general office proceedings
• Skilled in basic computer usage
• Skilled in time management 
• Skilled in organizing work
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate technical equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read site and floor plans
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions

 

Qualifications:   High school diploma.  Valid driver’s license.

 

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & 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 & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

St. Augustine

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

 

• 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)
• And more!

 

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly co