OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64855880 1 1

Requisition No: 838457 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64855880 1 1

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64855880 

Salary:  $24.72 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts inspections of septic systems and Aerobic Treatment Units.
• Conducts field inspections of regulated facilities.
• Issues enforcement action for non-compliant Aerobic Treatment Units
• Enforces septic system regulations.
• Responsible for all data entry of all inspections and other work completed.
• Reviews septic system applications.
• Writes and issues septic system permits.
• Uses bucket auger to dig 6-foot holes and profiles soil for color and texture.
• Conducts site evaluations for septic system suitability.
• Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Uses laser level, probe, measuring tape, lid puller, scaled ruler, and other tools.
• Participates in public education (individually, group setting, and phone calls).
• Attends training sessions, seminars, and meetings to obtain education on all environmental health regulations related to public health that are under the jurisdiction of the department. 
• Investigates sanitary nuisance complaints.
• Protects Public Health.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science is required.
• Ability to use PC
• Use of general office equipment
• Use bucket auger to profile soils to a depth of 72", and ability to use field measuring devices.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County up to 100+ miles a day.
• Ability to work in inclement weather including 95+ degree weather.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of class work in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science.

• Required to obtain certification for Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems within 6 months of hire. 
• Ability to travel to various locations in Brevard County up to 100+ miles a day in all weather conditions. 
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work outside all day in all forms of weather.
• Required to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. 
• Must be proficient in computers, laptops, and Microsoft and other computer programs.
• Must carry a 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 mi