Requisition No: 840986
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - SES - 64005691 1
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64005691
Salary: $49,228.00 - $53,240.00
Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2024
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sarasota 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 Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County is seeking a dedicated Environmental Specialist III SES to take on an advanced supervisory role within the Office of Environmental Public Health. This position involves regulatory responsibilities primarily focused on the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program. The incumbent will manage various supervisory tasks, including motivating, training, and evaluating team members while planning and overseeing employee work to maintain program operational excellence and deliver outstanding client and customer service.
Responsibilities
OSTDS Program Duties
- Review OSTDS applications, designs, and plans, issuing or denying construction permits for residential and commercial systems.
- Conduct construction site and soil evaluations, and perform inspections of new, repaired, and modified systems to ensure compliance with Florida Statutes, Administrative Codes, and Sarasota County Ordinances.
- Investigate pollution complaints and initiate enforcement actions as necessary to correct unsanitary conditions and prevent environmental public health hazards.
- Perform strenuous fieldwork, including site and soil evaluations on undeveloped land in various weather conditions, such as high heat and humidity.
Supervisory and Client Support Functions
- Apply strong leadership principles to assign work, monitor performance, address deficiencies, and ensure accountabilities for all direct reports, fostering a culture of continuous performance improvement.
- Consult with property owners, contractors, engineers, and stakeholders regarding OSTDS construction requirements, inspections, and related development projects.
Additional Program Support and Oversight
- Support the water well construction program by reviewing applications and issuing permits for domestic, commercial, agricultural, and industrial wells. Assist in other Environmental Public Health programs as needed.
Data Management & Compliance Reporting
- Accurately and promptly input permit, inspection, and enforcement data into agency databases.
- Complete and submit daily activity reports and timesheets within designated timeframes.
- Attend required Department of Health training sessions and respond promptly to emergency alerts.
- Initiate compliance and enforcement actions to remedy environmental public health conditions that violate Florida Statutes, Administrative Codes, and Sarasota County Ordinances.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
- Knowledge of environmental health principles, practices, and relevant Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and Sarasota County Ordinance.
- Proficiency in using field equipment such as soil augers, probes, measuring devices, and laser levels, with the ability to conduct soil evaluations using a hand-operated soil auger to a minimum depth of six feet. Ability to lift to 60 pounds without assistance.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with clients and enforce regulations.
- Physical capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions and sustain prolonged periods of walking or standing.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in a physical or natural science or public health with at least 30 credit hours in science.
- Certification as a Florida Environmental Health Professional to work in the OSTDS program, as per Section 381.0101, Florida Statutes, and Florida Administrative Code 64E-18.
- Valid Florida driver’s license.
Preferred:
- Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) or Registered Sanitarian (RS) certification through the Florida Environmental Health Association (FEHA) or the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA).
Other Requirements
The incumbent may be required to work outside standard hours in emergencies, including duties in special needs shelters and responding to public health threats. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, background screening is required.
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:
Environmental Health – Sarasota Office
1001 Sarasota Center Blvd
Sarasota, FL 34240
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 waiver
- And more!
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. 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.
If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration:
(877) 562-7287.
Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call
(866) 221-0268.
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.
