Requisition No : 824847
Agency : Department of Health
Working Title : ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 64081622
Pay Plan : Career Service
Position Number : 64081622
Salary : $34,320.00
Posting Closing Date : 05 / 16 / 2024
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.
Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of I nnovation, C ollaboration, A ccountability, R esponsiveness and E xcellence in all aspects of their work.
Your Specific Responsibilities :
The incumbent is responsible for working in multiple Environmental Health Programs and is expected to be highly organized to complete the work assignments.
The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County, represents the agency and its mission and values.
Under the general supervision of the Environmental Management Team, performs independent professional environmental work by conducting inspections and investigations of all non -Food Service, Body Art, Tattooing Facilities and Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal System (OSTDS) programs.
Performs site inspections and re-inspections, investigates complaints, and prepares inspection reports accurately and within established timeframes for regulated establishments within the Bureau of Environmental Health facility programs such as (mobile home and recreational vehicle parks / camps, group care facilities, public and private schools, tanning facilities, and biomedical waste facilities) countywide to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Codes, County Ordinances and in accordance with Environmental Health Manual 150-4.
Performs site inspections and re-inspections, investigates complaints, and prepares inspection reports accurately and within established timeframes for regulated establishments within the Bureau of Environmental Health such as the water programs (public swimming pools and spas, coastal / fresh water beach monitoring (as needed), limited use water systems and Well Surveillance services (as needed) countywide to ensure compliance with the regulations of the Florida Statues, Florida Administrative Codes, County Ordinances and in accordance with Environmental Health Manual 150-4.
Conducts the Environmental Health Program in an assigned geographical area that requires frequent and extensive travel. Completes paperwork to determine activities, leave and attendance, etc.
May need to work before / after hours or weekends to conduct / complete work assignments. Performs other duties as required.
This position will conduct the initial sanitary nuisance complaints and determine if further investigation or action is warranted;
conduct service permit inspections, and assist clerical staff as needed.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Qualifications :
Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
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 :
7509 State Road 52 Hudson, Florida 34667
13941 15th Street Dade City, FL 33525
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :
Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums. Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
Please be advised :
Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and / or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Note : You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.
For more information, please visit the SSS website : http : / / www.sss.gov
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.
E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.
Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and / or beyond normal work hours or days.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and / or expertise.
Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge.
These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).
Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.
0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Last updated : 2024-05-10
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