ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64003473

This is a responsible environmental health position that conducts activities for programs in the Environmental Public Health (EPH) department based on state and local codes. This position is primarily responsible for activities related to the Food Safety and Sanitation Program. These activities include but are not limited to: Conducting inspections (initial, routine, and follow-up) Completing plan reviews Issuing permits Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to food establishments and foodborne illness concerns Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations Completing proper documentation This position is responsible for activities related to the Migrant Labor Housing Program. These activities include but are not limited to: Conducting inspections (initial, routine, and follow-up) Issuing permits Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to migrant labor housing facilities Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations Completing proper documentation This position will be responsible for activities related to the Body Piercing Program. These activities include but are not limited to: Conducting inspections (initial, routine, and follow-up) Issuing permits Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to body piercing establishments Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations Completing proper documentation Provides back up coverage for activities related to the Biomedical Waste, Tattoo, Tanning and Migrant Labor Housing programs. These activities include but are not limited to: Conducting inspections (initial, routine, and follow-up) Completing plan reviews Issuing permits Reviewing and/or investigating complaints related to the above programs Completing follow-up for any complaints or investigations Completing proper documentation Completes data entry as necessary, maintains records and files of inspections, investigations, and reports in an organized and professional manner utilizing Environmental Health Database, and/or other automated programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of basic mathematics Knowledge of general office proceedings Skilled in basic computer usage Skilled in time management Skilled in organizing work Ability to bend, stoop, lift 50 pounds Ability to operate technical equipment Ability to communicate effectively Ability to read site and floor plans Ability to work outdoors in all conditions Body Piercing standardization within six months of hire Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): Valid Florida Driver's License, shall have graduated from an accredited 4-year college or university with a degree or major coursework in public health, environmental health, environmental science, or a physical or biological science, Food Safety and Sanitation Program certification within six months of hire (Florida Statute 381.0101)

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Where You Will Work: ST. Johns County Health Department