Requisition No: 786041

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64031199

Position Number: 64031199

Salary: 36,467.60-40,114.36

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

IN SEMINOLE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This posting will run for 6 months or until qualified applicant is hired

Class Title: Environmental Specialist II

Base Salary: $36,467.60 - $40,114.36

Location: Florida Department of Health in Seminole County

400 W. Airport Blvd

Sanford, FL 32773

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position that conducts site inspections to evaluate applications to install modify or repair onsite sewage and disposal systems that generate up to ten thousand gallons of flow per day. This position conducts plan reviews to ensure applications for onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems meet permitting requirements of all pertinent laws and rules governing the installation, modification or repair on onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems. This position conducts compliance inspections and on-going monitoring, when required, to ensure that onsite systems are constructed, operated and maintained so as not to be a threat to the public health or degrade drinking, surface or ground water resources. This position coordinates with local and state agencies to ensure compliance with rules and regulations regarding onsite systems.

This position will conduct site inspections, plan reviews, and construction compliance inspections for the permits to install, modify or repair onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems to ensure compliance with Chapter 381, Florida Statutes, Chapter 64E-6, Florida Administrative Code, and all other pertinent laws and rules. This position performs activities relating to permitting, monitoring and enforcement of businesses located in areas zoned for industrial/manufacturing use where onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems are utilized. Meets with property owners, engineers, developers, licensed septic contractors and others to discuss design criteria, propose solutions to abate violations and educate them as to the pertinent laws and rules governing onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems.

This position will perform work in the septic section of Environmental Health to include permit review and processing, compliance inspections and site evaluations in all areas of the OSTDS program. This position will also issue permits that are in compliance with Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C.

This position will be responsible for timely submittal of all paperwork pertaining to assigned programs including EAR's.

This position will perform all other duties as required including inspections, sample collections, sanitary surveys and other compliance investigations.

Condition of Employment:

This position may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required 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 disasters or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. This position will maintain confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Chapter 64E-6, F.A.C.; Ability to: be highly organized to ensure programs are effective in ensuring compliance with regulations; use computers for data entry, People First, Time Coding, ReHost, etc.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements: Environmental Health Professional Certification required in the Septic program or attain with 6 months of hiring.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to navigate difficult terrain
• Must be able to bend, lift, and stoop to obtain soil samples to include digging.
• Will need to be able to safely work outdoors in inclement weather.
• Will be required to travel in and around Seminole County up to 80% each day

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:

Work Location

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, 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. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. 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.