ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64002619

Date: Jul 31, 2026

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Requisition No: 880356

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64002619

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002619

Salary: $40,000.00 to $42,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 08/10/2026

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This is a fulltime Career Service (CS) Environmental Specialist I position working with the Department of Health in Lee County.

This professional Environmental Specialist I position functions independently and performs duties under the directions of the Environmental Supervisor I of the Environmental Health Division of the Florida Department of Health in Lee County. This is primarily a field position responsible for inspections in the following programs (or as assigned by the Environmental Supervisor I): biomedical waste, body piercing, tattooing, migrant farmworker housing, mobile home/RV parks, public swimming pools, tanning, onsite sewage treatment and disposal system (OSTDS), limited use and private drinking water programs.

Primary Assigned Programs:

Public Swimming Pool Program: Regulate and enforce the laws and rules to reduce the transmission of disease and injuries to the patrons of public swimming pools and bathing places through engineering controls, routine health and safety inspections, water sampling, and education per Ch. 514 F.S.; Ch. 381.006(13); Ch. 64E-9 Florida Administrative code (F.A.C.); and Florida Building Code.

Biomedical Waste Program: Regulate and enforce the segregation, packaging, transportation, storage, and treatment of biomedical waste to reduce the incidence of exposure to disease and injury per Ch. 64E-16 F.A.C and Sec. 381.0098 F.S. Successfully complete Bureau approved training annually.

Mobile Home/RV Park Program: Regulate and enforce the laws and rules pertaining to approved water and sewer connections, conditions propagating sanitary nuisances, and overcrowding to prevent environmentally transmitted disease per Ch. 381.006(14) F.S.; Ch. 513 F.S.; and Ch. 64E-16 F.A.C.

Migrant Farmworker Housing Program: Regulate and enforce the laws and rules that protect the health and well-being of workers participating in migrant farmwork. To reduce the risk of farm workers contracting communicable disease or sustaining an injury per Ch. 381.008-381.00897 F.S., Ch. 64E-14 F.A.C., & 1910.142 OSHA

Tattoo Program: Regulate and enforce infection control practices & sterilization techniques to prevent disease and injury in tattoo facilities. Ensure compliance with Ch. 381.00771 -381.00791; F.S.; 64E-28 F.A.C.

Body Piercing Program: Regulate and enforce infection control practices & sterilization techniques to prevent disease and injury in body piercing facilities. Ensure compliance with Ch.381.0075 F.S.; 64E-19 F.A.C.

Tanning: Regulate and enforce the functionality and maintenance of UV tanning devices and ensure safe practices by owners and patrons to reduce risk of disease and injury. Ensure compliance with Ch. 381.89 F.S., Sec. 1040.20 F.D.A., 64E-17 F.A.C

Drinking Water Program: Conduct compliance bacteriological sampling from public and private water systems to ensure water is bacteriologically, chemically and radiologically safe per Ch. 62-550 F.A.C and 62-555 F.A.C. and National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Conference (NELAC) standards.

Healthy Beaches Program: Conduct sampling of coastal and intercoastal waters for indicators of human and animal pathogens. Post health advisory signage when bacteria levels are exceeded per Ch. 514.011(4) & Ch. 514.023 F.S

OSTDS Program: Perform state inspections, complete enforcement for noncompliance & conducts quality assurance to oversee the functionality and enforcement of assigned program requirements. Conduct abandonment inspections to confirm septic systems are properly taken out of service. Initiates notices for delinquent properties and initiates and assures enforcement policy is followed to compliance for violators. Ch 62-6 F.A.C

The specialist is required to perform data entry of permit, inspection, and enforcement information into the Environmental Health Database (EHD) as needed.

Enter Daily Activity Reports daily and submit time sheets as required and in time frames specified. Attend DOH mandatory training prior to assigned deadlines and respond to Everbridge Emergency alerts within 60 minutes.

Performs other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Incumbent will be assigned a county vehicle and will be responsible for maintaining and operating the vehicle per state and county regulations

• Knowledge of basic computer skills, the Environmental Health Database (EHD) program, EHD Mobile App, and Hosted Fax

• Knowledge of field equipment required, including but not limited to, iPhone, shovel, auger, probes, laser level, and other equipment as deemed necessary to perform OSTDS inspections

• Knowledge of environmental principles, practices, & procedures

• Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation & grammar usage

• Ability to operate general office equipment

• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e.: stapler, scissors, etc.

• Ability to follow office procedures & practices

• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments

• Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous & effective manner

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally & in writing

• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to understand, interpret & 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 & 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 & 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid driver’s license and have a motor vehicle to perform duties.

• Ability to lift & carry up to 50 pounds as needed

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:

Fort Myers

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

• Flexible Spending Accounts;

• Tuition waivers;

• And more!

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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:

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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.

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 View phone number on click.appcast.io). 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 clickinghere ( . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901

Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers

Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral