OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64853158

Requisition No: 871682 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64853158

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853158 

Salary:  $22.00 to $25.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2026 

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*This is a part-time Other Personnel Service (OPS) Environmental Specialist II position working with the Department of Health in Lee County.*

 

Duties and Responsibilities

This professional Environmental Specialist position functions independently for the DOH in Lee County, Environmental Health division in the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program. The duties include performing work in the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems program, Mobile Home/RV parks, as well as other environmental programs. The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.

 

The environmental specialist is expected to review residential applications and plans, accept and issue permits for residential systems, perform site evaluations, perform abandonment inspections, perform initial and final inspections of newly installed systems as well as inspections of repairs on systems, investigate sanitary nuisance complaints, and any enforcement duties to ensure compliance with public health standards. Field work involves heavy lifting and physical activity in an often-strenuous environment. The specialist determines seasonal high-water tables and seasonally inundated areas to determine system suitability and compliance with 62-6, Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes

 

When requested, the specialist may be required to meet or consult with clients, government officials, property owners, general contractors, engineers, septic tank contractors, and/or other interested parties regarding inspections and future development of sites to be served by an OSTDS. The position may also be required to present expert witness testimony and represent the department in legal proceedings involving noncompliant persons or facilities within Lee County.

 

This position is responsible for performing assigned Operating Permit state inspections at least once per year and starting enforcement in instances of noncompliance.

 

The specialist is required to perform data entry of permit, inspection, and enforcement information into the Environmental Health Database (EHD) as needed. Enter Daily Activity Reports daily and submit time sheets as required and in time frames specified. Attend DOH mandatory training prior to assigned deadlines and respond to Everbridge Emergency alerts within 60 minutes.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• • Knowledge and skill in using field equipment required, including but not limited to operating a laser level, shovel, auger, Munsell Color Charts, drill, and other equipment as deemed necessary to perform environmental health inspections
  • Knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences
  • Knowledge of and basic computer skills
  • Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage
  • Ability to operate general office equipment
  • Ability to follow office procedures, and practices
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
  • Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous, and effective manner
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing
  • Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
  • Ability to prioritize individual workload
  • Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift, and carry up to 50 pounds as needed
  • Ability to work with occasional loud noises indoors and/or outdoors
  • Ability to work outdoors with various temperature changes
  • Ability to walk for long periods of time or great distances
  • Ability to locate information th