ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64063474

Requisition No: 837533 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT - 64063474

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64063474 

Salary:  $52,859.88 

Posting Closing Date: 10/14/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

 Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Health  

Section- Public Health Toxicology

Job Title: Environmental Consultant

Work Location: Tallahassee, Florida

Position Number: 64063474

Requisition Number: 837533

Annual Salary: $52,859.88

 

 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities

This position is responsible for assessing potential human health effects from exposure to environmental contaminants at and around hazardous waste sites. The incumbent must possess a strong background in environmental science and knowledge of environmental toxicology, including occupational diseases, environmentally related illnesses, and current concepts on carcinogenicity, especially regarding human health risk assessments.

 

Prepares public health risk assessment and health consultation reports addressing public health impacts from exposure to chemical contaminants at hazardous waste sites, including the review and analysis of health outcome data and epidemiological information to determine the nature of adverse health effects in the populations living near hazardous waste sites. Assessments include but are not limited to the integration of analytical data, chemical profiles, selection of indicator chemicals, deviation of acceptable medical, chemical levels, and prediction of public health impacts.

 

Works independently to develop, coordinate, implement, analyze, and monitor environmental programs assessing potential human exposure to environmental contaminants.

 

Serves as liaison consults with and provides technical assistance to the public, county health departments, state laboratories, universities, and other state or federal agencies regarding environmental toxicology and contamination. Provides interpretation of pertinent public health statutes, rules, policies, and standards.

 

Coordinates with local, state, and federal agencies on specific projects. Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of interagency agreements, programs, and research projects related to assessing human health risks and potential impacts from exposure to environmental contaminants. Represents the department at public meetings, hearings, and workshops and provides oversight for implementing a statewide environmental health program. Assists state and federal agencies in developing environmental standards and risk communication to mitigate or minimize human health impact from exposure to environmental contaminants.

 

Assists Program Administrator in managing programmatic grant activities in accordance with program requirements, including preparing grant application packages, planning and scheduling projects and activities, and preparing grant reports. Makes recommendations to the progr