ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64049729

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university AND a total of at least 30 semester hours or 40 quarter hours of undergraduate coursework in the natural sciences. Must provide official sealed transcripts.

• Authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Willing to physically come in the office daily and/or perform field work.
• Physically able to lift to 40 pounds, walk long distances, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Access to personal transportation in lieu of a county vehicle.
• Currently have a valid FL driver’s license OR a valid driver’s license from another state.
• Incumbent will need to obtain food protection and pool operator certifications within six months of hire.
• Willing to occasionally work outside of normal hours to do inspections.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct inspections and re-inspections of establishments assigned to the Facilities Section of Environmental Health to ensure compliance with state and local public health rules and regulations. The programs of the Facilities Section include: educational institutions, food preparation and storage, group care facilities, foster homes, swimming pools and spas. Submit reports and maintain records of programs as required. Review records periodically to determine progress, status of permits and overall condition of facility. Provide consultation to management of facilities and to the public as needed to disseminate information regarding violations, corrective actions, and rules and procedures regulating respective program operations.

Conduct complaint investigations in assigned programs to ascertain validity and to achieve abatement of nuisances. Conduct follow-up investigations and initiate legal action when necessary.

Assist in the investigation of suspected food borne and waterborne illnesses as needed or assigned.

Complete and return all paperwork pertaining to job duties legibly and in proper order. This would include timely submittal of timesheets, mileage, and EARS.

Performs all other duties as required or assigned including assisting in the investigation of suspected food borne and waterborne illnesses. Maintains confidentiality and security of records as specified by departmental regulations and laws.Emergency duties will be required to be performed during declared emergencies and disasters except when an exemption from emergency duty has been granted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Ability to make decisions.
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution. These processes also require
• The physical ability to walk for long periods of time, lift up to 40 lbs. and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to talk to others to effectively convey information.
• Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information.
• Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions.
• Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in FL Statutes.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.