ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64081052

Requisition No: 841143 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64081052

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64081052 

Salary:  $56,800 -$59,485.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/11/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Monroe County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team!

 

Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

 

Duties and 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 confers with engineers, public officials, and community leaders. When a violation of Administrative Code or threat 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. Investigates water-borne disease 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. Acts as Lead Worker in Pool Program.  Responsible for training other inspectors in this program. Point of Contact for Pool Program.

 

Maintains food hygiene certification and conducts inspections of institutional food establishments. Investigates food-borne disease 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 onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS)certification. Inspects on-site sewage treatment and disposal systems. Monitors permitted wastewater systems for compliance with environmental and sanitation regulations as assigned. Investigates
environmental nuisance complaints and initiates enforcement action where indicated. Inspects aerobic treatment units and collects samples for laboratory evaluation. Maintains records and files of inspections and applications/plans.
 

Collects beach water samples and maintains files of beach sample results
 

Inspects biomedical waste generators, mobile home parks, group care facilities, tanning facilities, tattoo facilities and body piercing facilities assigned to this position. Enforces applicable regulations and initiates legal action as required. Maintains records and files of inspections. Acts as Lead Worker in Body Piercing Program.  Responsible for all inspections and maintenance of program as well as maintaining certification as Body Piercing Coordinator for Monroe County.  Primary Point of Contact for Monroe CHD.

 

Investigates sanitary nuisances, potential rabies cases, and assists with Small Quantity Generator verifications.

 

Maintains and improves professional knowledge and skills through continuing education, review of environmental publications, internet, participation in monthly staff meetings and staff development activities.
 

Acts as Environmental Health representative in place of Environmental Manager in Lower Keys area.  Gives interviews as required when requested, after approval from PIO. 

 

Performs related duties as required.

 

Required Knowledge, Sk