ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Environmental Specialist II - 64001431

This position is with the Florida Department of Health in Seminole County. The salary range is $36,467.60 - $46,717.58. The location is 400 W. Airport Blvd Sanford, FL 32773.

Your specific responsibilities include: a valid driver license is required for this position. This position requires the incumbent to be able to safely work outdoors in inclement weather and to be able to travel in and around Seminole County up to 80% each day in a county issued vehicle.

Duties and responsibilities include: regulating both limited use of public and private water systems, public swimming pools/spas, mobile home parks, food, group care and indoor quality using appropriate Florida statutes, Florida Administrative Codes and established policies and procedures. This position is also responsible for the State Underground Petroleum Environmental Response Act (SUPERACT) sampling and DEP water complaint investigations. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating all aspects of permitting and the inspectional activities relating to all assigned facilities. Reviews water system construction application forms, annual operating permit forms, well completion reports and water test result forms. Conducts final inspections of new water systems and sanitary surveys of existing systems. Collects, processes and reviews water sample and test results for State Petroleum Environmental Response Act, interagency agreement and other requirements and programs relating to the water program. Perform duties within the well construction program to perform well water sampling and monitor well contractor compliance by conducting inspections of well construction of potable and non-potable wells. Maintain lists pertaining to water systems, SUPERACT sites, and DEP public water complaints. Updates program policy and procedure manuals as required. Coordinates all aspects of the mobile home park program and assigned public swimming pool, food & group care facilities to ensure compliance with statutes and codes. Is the point of contact for IAQ complaints to provide info and referrals as appropriate. Prepares daily activity reports, daily work plans, time sheets, vehicle mileage reports, maintain a daily log book and other reports as required by the supervisor. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical or natural science; data collection and analysis principles and procedures. Ability to: collect, evaluate, analyze and interpret scientific or technical data; prepare technical reports; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental health programs; understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in Florida Statutes; deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner; work independently; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; utilize problem-solving techniques; use personal computers.

Qualifications: Minimum – Do you have a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry or in the natural sciences? This position requires you to lift 50 pounds. Are you physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the positions? This position requires you to bend, lift and stoop to obtain soil samples to include digging. Are you physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position? Preferred – Do you have verifiable experience conducting pool, food safety, bar, and sanitary nuisance inspections? Do you have verifiable experience conducting food or group care inspections?

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include: 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!