ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64062044

Requisition No: 872531 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64062044

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64062044 

Salary:  $1,791.49 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).

Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Reviews septic system applications.
• Independently drafts and issues septic system permits.
• Reviews OSTDS inspections submitted by private provider inspectors.
• Conducts inspections of septic systems and Aerobic Treatment Units.
• Uses bucket auger to dig 6-foot holes and profiles soil for color and texture.
• Conducts site evaluations for septic system suitability.
• Responsible for all data entry of all inspections and other work completed.
• Operates 4-wheel drive vehicles.
• Uses laser level, probe, measuring tape, lid puller, scaled ruler, and other tools.
• Enforces septic system regulations.
• Conducts field inspections of regulated facilities.
• 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.
• Issues enforcement action for non-compliant Aerobic Treatment Units

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 –

• Current Florida Department of Health employee.

• Have a current Certified Environmental Health Professional certificate in Onsite Sewage.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Onsite Sewage Program with the Florida Department of Health.
• 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.
• 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 be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• This position requires daily in-office or field work.
• 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 mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

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

 

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health – Brevard County

Environmental Public Health

2725 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Suite A116

Viera, FL 32940

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