ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64054346

Requisition No: 850045 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64054346

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64054346 

Salary:  $42,368.60 - $46,605.45 

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - HILLSBOROUGH

Division of Environmental Public Health

Environmental Specialist II

1105 E Kennedy Blvd Tampa, FL 33602

 

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough 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.

 

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training.  From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement.  There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee.  If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursement program.  We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us. 

 

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

 

Title of Position:

Environmental Specialist II

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This professional Environmental Specialist II position functions independently for the DOH in Hillsborough County, Environmental Public Health division in the public swimming pool program.  This position will be responsible for performing work in the public swimming pool program throughout Hillsborough County.

Responsibilities include:

• Inspecting assigned public swimming pools, spas, interactive water features, water attractions, and related facilities to identify and document conditions which might impact users’ health and safety.
• Testing water quality at assigned pools, spas, and related facilities, documenting results, and communicating violations and remedies to client.
• Verifying safety equipment at pools, spas, and related facilities.
• Completing inspection report on laptop or tablet, obtaining client signature on report, and transmitting report to client.
• Temporarily closing pools found to have violations which pose an immediate risk to health or safety.