ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST

Environmental Health Specialist - 64051708Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team!The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Citrus County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work.Your specific responsibilities include conducting inspections, reinspections and investigations of aerobic treatment units (ATU), performance-based treatment systems (PBTS) and septage disposal and temporary system service providers as well as maintaining and updating records associated with these permitted entities in the Environmental Health Database (EHD) and Maintenance Activity Reporting System (MARS) as appropriate. Performing inspections, reinspections and investigations of assigned facilities that generate, store, transport or treat biomedical waste, offer conventional or cosmetic tattooing, furnish tanning devices, provide pools for public use, make sites available for recreational or lodging use, deliver piped water for consumption or supply housing for the purpose of residential group care. Investigating sanitary nuisance complaints; recommending and enforcing corrective actions; issuing notices; documenting findings into EHD appropriately and making referrals to agencies with jurisdiction as applicable. Creating and completing reports; submitting reports to clients and supervisors for review; inputting data into the EHD as well as making appropriate referrals as applicable in a timely manner. Tracking inspection completion progress for assigned facilities to ensure that all inspections are performed within the required timeframes; routinely generating quota reports and other reports from EHD and maintaining current, complete and accurate records of assigned facilities and all inspection activities. Consulting with, providing technical assistance and/or educating both the public and private sector in matters related to environmental public health. Recording daily activities in the Health Management System (HMS)/Daily Activity Report (DAR) and submitting timesheets through People First in a timely manner for supervisor review and approval. Attending and participating in staff meetings, trainings and conferences to further and maintain knowledge as well as to stay abreast of advances related to the field of environmental public health. Performing other duties as assigned by the Environmental Supervisor II or Environmental Health Director.Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of environmental public health programs and standards, Florida Administrative Code and Florida Statutes related to the specific duties of this position. Knowledge of the terminology, principles and analytical techniques of the physical and/or natural sciences. Skill in the use of personal computers and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint or other comparable programs. Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to work efficiently and independently or with minimal supervision. Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach and sit, stand or walk for long periods of time. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed. Ability to work outdoors in varying extreme weather conditions for extended periods of time. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to prepare technical reports. Ability to make observations, take measurements and perform mathematical functions. Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.Qualifications include a valid Florida driver's license and reliable transportation or ability to obtain prior to hire. Willingness to work outside of normal work hours as needed; may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or day in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.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! For a more complete list of benefits, visit 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 will 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.Location: Lecanto, FL