OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE - 64853101

　　Date: Jan 19, 2024

　　Location:

　　NAPLES, FL, US, 31112

　　The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce_operations/human_resource_management/for_job_applicants/e_verify) .

　　Requisition No: 821045

　　Agency: Department of Health

　　Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AIDE - 64853101

　　Pay Plan: Temp

　　Position Number: 64853101

　　Salary: 20.00 hourly

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2024

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　　OPS Environmental Health Aide 64853101

　　Req. 821045 Ticket 447002

　　Full time: $20 hourly, 40 hours per week

　　Florida Department of Health in Collier County

　　Naples, Florida

　　Announcement Type: Open Competitive

　　Opening Date 01/19/2024

　　Closing Date: 02/05/2024

　　OPS Environmental Health Aide

　　Your Specific Responsibilities:

　　This is a temporary, full-time position providing administrative support to the Environmental Health Section of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County. This position is expected to perform inspections of regulated facilities including, but not limited to, mobile home parks, public swimming pools, group care facilities, biomedical waste facilities, tanning establishments, etc. Clerical support to include answering phone calls and emails from clients, billing and payment tracking support, assisting with walk in clients, scanning and filing. File management and paperwork follow up from inspections. Participation in approved trainings and staff meetings

　　This position will report to the Environmental Administrator. Certain immunizations and TB testing may be required.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of general office procedures

　　Knowledge of personal computers and software

　　Skill in typing and the use of word processing equipment

　　Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner

　　Ability to communicate verbally and in writing

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

　　Ability to schedule and coordinate assigned work responsibilities

　　Ability to work independently

　　Ability to follow instructions

　　Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation.

　　Must be able to lift 50 pounds and must be able to move freely around inspection sites, including swimming pool decks, and work outside in high heat and humid conditions.

　　Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours in the event of a disaster or as needed.

　　Ability to attend out of town meetings and training sessions for several days on occasion.

　　EMERGENCY DUTY: Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat thereof, man-made or natural.

　　Preferred:

　　A bachelor’s degree from an U.S. accredited college or university with a minimum of 30 credit hours in a related science field

　　Bilingual in English/Spanish both written and verbal

　　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:

　　Naples, FL

　　The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

　　Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

　　State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

　　Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

　　Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

　　Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

　　Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

　　Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

　　And more!

　　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.