OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 64936208

Date: Apr 26, 2024

Location:

FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901

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Requisition No: 828193

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST - 64936208

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64936208

Salary: $17.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2024

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This is an Other Personnel Service (OPS) Environmental Health Specialist position working part-time with the Department of Health in Lee County.

This is a part-time Environmental Health Specialist position that will perform duties under the direction of the Environmental Manager with the Environmental Health and Engineering Section of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. As a member of the Environmental Public Health Team, you will be directly involved in protecting, promoting, and improving the health of all residents and visitors in Florida.

The team member will perform inspections and enforcement in the following primary program areas (based upon priorities):

• Biomedical Waste

• Drinking Water Systems

• Healthy Beaches

• Public Swimming Pools

• Tattooing

• Wastewater Treatment Systems

  Additional program areas: Group Care, Migrant Farmworker Housing, Mobile Home/RV Parks, and Tanning.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to environmental programs.

• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.

• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

• Incumbent will be assigned a county vehicle and will be responsible for maintaining and operating the vehicle per state and county regulations.

  Minimum Qualifications Required:

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.

  Minimum Qualifications Preferred:

• Knowledge of field equipment including but not limited to, free and total chlorine test kit, pool test kit, soil probe, thermometer, and light meter.

• Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.

  Other Job Related Requirements:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. 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.

• Valid Florida driver license

  WORKING HOURS:(A) Flexible Work Schedule (requires supervisor approval) (B) Total maximum hours in workweek:28. May be required to work additional hours as needed for emergencies or special projects.

  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:

  Fort Myers

  The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

  Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

• And more!

  For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit https://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.

  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.

Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral