Environmental Specialist Iii - Orlando, United States - The State of Florida

The State of Florida

Verified Company

Orlando, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Requisition No: 830803

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary:
$45,308.75

Posting Closing Date: 06/24/2024

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is specialized professional environmental work evaluating on-site the use of radioactive materials and x-ray machines within an assigned geographical region.

The incumbent also responds to environmental radiation incidents.

Duties include:

Performs field inspections of x-ray machine facilities and radioactive material users and makes determinations concerning compliance with department rules and regulations to protect the environment and the public.

Performs radiation emergency response duties, assessing hazards and taking appropriate actions to minimize radiation exposure to workers, the public, and the environment.

Performs radiation related investigations as assigned.

Serves as mentor for new staff. Maintains and enhances professional and technical skills through training and professional organizations.

Serves as radiation technical advisor when answering radiation workers and public concerns. Serves on committees when requested to further radiation research issues.

Assist the environmental manager by providing technical, scientific and professional guidance. Investigate special areas and report unusual findings to the environmental manager. Serve on in-house workgroups as assigned. Other related duties.

Federal certification in mammography inspections (MQSA - Mammography Quality Standards Act) will be required if deemed necessary by the Field Operations Environmental Administrator.

Available on a 24-hour-a-day basis for response to radiation emergencies. Perform duties as a member of the State Radiation Emergency Response Team. Must be able to lift 60 pounds of equipment. Must have a valid Florida driver's license.

Must receive a minimum score of 70% on each written exam of the required core training modules and must attend all required core training courses designated in the training and qualification procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of radiation

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent four years of professional experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physicist (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology (or similar work experience); or an Associates Degree and three years of professional experience in the area of chemistry, physics, health physicist (radiation related) or nuclear medicine technology (or similar work experience).

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:

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
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more

Please be advised:

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.

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.

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 v