ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 1
Company: State of Florida
Location: West Palm Beach
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition No: 796222
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II - 64000486 1
Position Number: 64000486
Salary: $38,429.56 - $42,286.40
Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2023
Open Competitive Opportunity
Specific Responsibilities:
This is an Environmental Specialist II position conducting a
variety of regulatory environmental health and safety inspections
to ensure compliance with state and local laws, and makes
recommendations on the issuance of permits, licenses, or approvals.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an Environmental
Supervisor II-SES. This position is responsible for conducting a
variety of investigations and enforcement tasks. This position
requires independent judgment, initiative, applying general
knowledge of business practices and skill in applying instructions
to accomplish various job functions. This position has regulatory
responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter
60L-36, Florida Administrative Code.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required
to maintain confidential information in accordance with the Florida
Department of Health (FDOH) Palm Beach County Health Department
(CHD) Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Has
access to Health Management System (HMS) for Daily Activity Record
(DAR) entry only. Enter and updates information in Environmental
Health (EH) and Child Care Licensing databases including
inspections, complaints and complaint investigations, operating
permits, customer and billing information. May view, update and
release information as needed.
Performs regulatory inspections of child care facilities, large
family child care homes, family child care homes, and School
Readiness facilities and other regulated facilities or programs.
Conducts follow-up inspections. Investigates sanitary nuisance
complaints in accordance with Chapter 386, Florida Statutes,
recommends and enforces appropriate corrective actions, and makes
appropriate referrals to relevant agencies.
Investigates complaints of non-compliance regarding regulated
facilities, enforces, recommends appropriate corrective actions and
makes appropriate referrals to relevant agencies. Investigates
allegations of unlicensed or unapproved facility operations,
monitors the facility status following initial investigation,
initiates appropriate enforcement actions and referrals to relevant
agencies. Investigates allegations of child care licensing
violations including those related to allegations of child abuse
and neglect. Documents all findings from inspections or
investigations clearly, concisely, and in sufficient detail to
fully support all conclusions, recommendations, required corrective
actions, and enforcement actions. Provides oral or written
information to responsible parties regarding results of
investigations or inspections. Accurately documents and update
data, and generates inspection reports, notices, and other
documents in field settings. Collects data electronically in the
field, and ensures timely updates to the main databases, as
needed.
Meets with property owners, facility operators, engineers,
architects, planners, and prospective applicants or their
representatives to provide consultation on the design and operation
of facilities and resolution of environmental health and safety
issues. Coordinates activities with federal, State, and local
agencies. Reviews license applications. Reviews and approves plans
for child care, family child care homes, and large family child
care homes. Reads, evaluates, and interprets blueprints, diagrams,
sketches, maps and aerial photos involving regulated facilities or
properties under investigation. Verifies the availability of
approved water and sewer services for regulated facilities.
Recommends issuance or denial of licenses, permits, or approvals of
regulated facilities based on review of the facility's level of
compliance with all applicable standards or requirements. Organizes
and maintains files, reports, and other related documents.
Documents possible causes and remedies. Schedules and conducts
follow-up inspections. Initiates and conducts enforcement actions
and special investigations in a timely manner in keeping with
applicable Department or Program standards. Organizes and maintains
records and other documents for enforcement activities. Drafts
appropriate correspondence, reports and other documents regarding
environmental health problems to facilitate compliance with
applicable rules and regulations. Participates at conferences,
hearings, and court appearances. Testifies at administrative
hearings or court appearances as expert witness related to
enforcement actions initiated.
Organizes, develops, promotes, and conducts workshops and in-depth
consultations to educate owners, managers, operators, or consumers
of licensing requirements and issues involved in operating a safe
and healthy environment. Provide information to the public,
builders, owners and public officials and civic groups concerning
disease prevention and environmental health regulations. Interprets
and explains the significance and application of public health laws
and regulations.
Participate in standard activities: Outreach, Suggestions, and/or
Teamwork.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable,
list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):
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:
800 Clematis Street
West Palm Beach Fl, 33401
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:
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs,
visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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: 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 (1-877-562-7287).
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 (1-866-663-4735).
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.
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