Ops Environmental Specialist I - Hudson, United States - The State of Florida

The State of Florida

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Hudson, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Requisition No: 829529

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Pay Plan:
Temp

Position Number:

Salary:
$22 - $24 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024

Total Compensation Estimator Tool**Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco 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 incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and
community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the
Healthiest State in the Nation.

Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of
_I__nnovation, _
_C__ollaboration, _
_A__ccountability, _
_R__esponsiveness and _
_E__xcellence _in all aspects of their work.

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent, an OPS Environmental Specialist I, is an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County (DOH Pasco).

The OPS Environmental Specialist I is expected to work relatively independently, but under the supervision of the Environmental Health Management Team, in accordance with inspection standards and timeframes mandated by the agency.

The incumbent conducts Environmental Health Program inspections, investigations, and enforcement of Environmental Health programs assigned to ensure that minimum requirements of the Florida Administrative Codes are maintained.

The incumbent in this position will be required to confer with and/or educate both the public and private sector with respect to long-range public health matters and disease control for the good of the community.

This position may be required to confer with engineers, public officials, and community leaders.

When violations of Administrative Codes or threats to public health are identified, this position initiates and then uses progressive legal enforcement to seek corrective action.

Appropriate documentation of investigative and case work is essential and the use of the various databases.

Primary Responsibilities:

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Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: Perform necessary site evaluations, review plans, and approve the issuance of new construction and repair permits in a timely manner in accordance with Ch. 62 FAC Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems, Florida Administrative Code (FAC). Provide advice to homeowners and builders on F.S. and FAC permitting.
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Nuisance Complaint Investigations: Investigate reports of sanitary nuisance complaints. Follow-up and assure corrective action have been taken or take necessary legal action.

Secondary Responsibilities as needed:

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Disaster Response: Work before, during and /or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency which may include working in a special needs shelter/POD, being deployed to another CHD for assistance 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Knowledge of: Environmental Health Programs and standards, Florida Administrative Codes and Florida Statues related to the duties of this position.
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Skills: use of equipment and supplies related to the position. Incumbent must be able to lift to 65 or more pounds and carry to 50 pounds of equipment. Incumbent must be able to work outdoors for most of the day which involves working out in the field in the Florida weather (hot, humid, wet, etc.) and may require strenuous physical activity.

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Ability to:

- make observations, take measurements, and relate same to standards in order to identify deviations.
- perform mathematical functions
- reach duty sites as scheduled, perform field work, write reports, and prepare legal notices when necessary.
- coordinate work activities, establish, and maintain effective working relationships with multi-cultural clients, co-workers, and supervisors
- work independently.
- perform computer skills as required by the position held
- prepare and present information to clients, the public, and community partners.
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Manage Processes: integrate and effectively utilize all components of the strategic planning process to help DOH Highlands achieve its vision. Appropriately assesses and allocates resources (financial, human, equipment, and supplies) develop, implement, and evaluate business plans.
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Human relations: work with others in a professional, considerate, and helpful manner, pro