OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852819

Requisition No: 875143 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64852819

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852819 

Salary:  $19.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2026 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in St. Johns County (FDOH-St. Johns) is part of a statewide public health system.

 

Our Mission – To protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values – Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE) 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 

This is a responsible environmental health position that conducts activities for programs in the

Environmental Public Health (EPH) department based on state and local codes.

 

This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the Biomedical Waste (BMW) Program.  These activites include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspections (intiial, routine, and follow-up)
• Issuing permits
• Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to BMW establishments
• Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations
• Completing proper documentation
• Working with supervisor on plan reviews as necessary

 

This position is responsible for activities related to the Tattooing Program.  These activites include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspections (intiial, routine, and follow-up)
• Issuing permits
• Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to tattoo establishments
• Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations
• Completing proper documentation

 

This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the Tanning Facilities Program.  These activites include but are not limited to:

• Conducting inspections (intiial, routine, and follow-up)
• Issuing permits
• Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to tanning establishments
• Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations
• Completing proper documentation
• Working with supervisor on plan reviews as necessary

 

Completes data entry as necessary, maintains records and files of inspections, investigations, and reports in an organized and professional manner utilizing Environmental Health Database, and/or other automated programs

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of basic mathematics
• Knowledge of general office proceedings
• Skilled in basic computer usage
• Skilled in time management 
• Skilled in organizing work
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate technical equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work outdoors in all conditions

 

Qualifications:

Minimum: Must be willing to physically come in the office daily and or perform field work.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Valid Florida 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:

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