OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64936169

About the role

This $19.23-$20.19 per hour, 24 hours minimum per week, part-time Environmental Specialist position performs duties under the direction of the Environmental Manager with the Environmental Health and Engineering Section of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County.

Responsibilities

• Train to perform quality assurance inspections and enforcement in the following areas:
• Public Swimming Pool Inspections
• Public Drinking Water Systems Sample Collection
• Mobile Home/RV Parks
• Additional training and experience may follow, in the programs listed below, as priorities allow:
• Biomedical Waste
• Sanitary Complaints Investigation
• Annual assessments of Aerobic Treatment Units (Advanced Septic Systems)
• Verification of Septic System Abandonments
• Body Art/Body Piercing & Tattooing
• Group Care
• Migrant Farmworker Housing
• Tanning
• Food Hygiene
• Sanitary Complaints and Legal Enforcement
• Onsite Treatment and Disposal Systems
• Limited Use Drinking Water Systems
• Non-Community Drinking Water Systems
• Well Surveillance (SuperACT)
• Healthy Beaches program
• Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring and Tracking

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a vehicle to perform duties.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and skill in using field equipment required, including but not limited to operating a laser level, shovel, auger, Munsell Color Charts, drill, and other equipment as deemed necessary to perform environmental health inspections.
• Knowledge of terminology, principles, and analytical techniques of the physical or natural sciences.
• Knowledge of and basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.
• Ability to operate general office equipment.
• Ability to follow office procedures, and practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, and in writing.
• Ability to establish, and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift, and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises indoors and/or outdoors.
• Ability to work outdoors with various temperature changes.
• Ability to walk for long periods of time or great distances.
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to review data for accuracy, and completeness.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Incumbent will be assigned a county vehicle and will be responsible for maintaining and operating the vehicle per state and county regulations.

Benefits

• 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!

Pay

$19.23 to $20.19 per hour

Schedule

24 hours minimum per week, part-time