ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64031281

Requisition No: 875367 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64031281

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64031281 

Salary:  $51,000 - $56,500 

Posting Closing Date: 05/25/2026 

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ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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

 

 

Qualifications:

Minimum - 

• Valid Florida’s Driver’s License or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire

Other job-related requirements for this position: 

• This position requires daily in-office or field work.
• 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