Environmental Specialist Iii - ********

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Requisition No: 840489
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - ********
Job posting category (State Personnel System) Applicants accepted only from employees currently employed in a State Personnel System position. Applicants will not be accepted from those employed outside of the State Personnel System. Your Specific Responsibilities: This position serves as the Environmental Specialist III and works under the general supervision of the Environmental Health Program Consultant, position #******** , Florida Department of Health in Volusia County, and provides professional support and technical assistance to staff, community agencies, and the general public. The incumbent serves in the Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems program. This position is assigned to the Orange City Environmental Health office. This position is responsible for: OSTDS Inspections Performs inspections and site evaluations in the OSTDS program. Also inspects septage pumping trucks, aerobic treatment units, and industrial manufacturing zone establishments. Conducts sanitary nuisance complaint investigations.
OSTDS Training and Employee Standardization Provides field and regulatory training for new OSTDS staff and standardization training for veteran staff. Conducts inspections observations, reviews permits and prepares documentations of findings for OSTDS Program Consultant review. Identifies staff training needs for OSTDS Program Consultant consideration. Develops OSTDS training/classes for regulated community and internal staff.
OSTDS Quality Assurance and Audits Audits OSTDS inspections, permits, files and pertinent records to ensure they are created and maintained in a manner compliant with State Policy 150-4. Initiates corrective actions for inspection-related deficiencies. Uses central office program audit tools to prepare program evaluation reports. Advises the OSTDS Program Consultant of program assurance and audit findings and makes recommendations for compliance corrections, improvements and program efficiencies.
Emergency Response and General Duties Responds to terrorism or natural disaster events and public health emergencies as assigned. Assists with the investigation and evaluation of suspected water-borne illness complaints/outbreaks. May work in disaster shelters during emergencies, as assigned. Performs other duties, as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of site evaluations including soils identification, water table determination, surface water boundary identification, setback requirements. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the OSTDS program. Skilled in conducting accurate and objective OSTDS inspections. Ability to effectively communicate with staff, customers, contractors, other agencies and the public.
Qualifications: Must have knowledge of site evaluations including soils identification, water table determination, surface water boundary identification, setback requirements. Must have knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures for the OSTDS program. Must be skilled in conducting accurate and objective OSTDS inspections. Must have the ability to effectively communicate with staff, customers, contractors, other agencies and the public. Must have a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the physical or natural sciences or public health. Must have at least 3 years of experience working in the Onsite Sewage Treatment & Disposal Systems (OSTDS) program in the areas of site evaluations, permitting, inspections, and enforcement. Must be willing to drive your personal vehicle to conduct inspections. Must be a current State of Florida employee, in a Selected Exempt Service (SES), Career Service (CS), or Other Personal Services (OPS) position.
Preferred: Knowledge of OSTDS program evaluation tools and components of quality control/assurance procedures. Ability to operate electronic field sampling/testing/collection equipment and associated computers and software.
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: Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Where You Will Work: Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117
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.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 (******** ). 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.
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 (******** ). 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.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
ORANGE CITY, FL, US, 32763 DAYTONA BEACH, FL, US, 32117
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.

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