OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64856346

　　Date: Jan 22, 2024

　　Location:

　　BUSHNELL, FL, US, 33513

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　　Requisition No: 821213

　　Agency: Department of Health

　　Working Title: OPS ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I - 64856346

　　Pay Plan: Temp

　　Position Number: 64856346

　　Salary: $17.07-$17.31

　　Posting Closing Date: 01/25/2024

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　　Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Sumter 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! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

　　Your Specific Responsibilities:

　　Perform site and necessary follow-up inspections of regulated Public Swimming Pools and Bathing Places and assist other staff as needed to ensure compliance with Chapter 514 Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-9 Florida Administrative Code and verifies approved design, construction, and operational requirements are met. Prepare written reports and provides routine correspondence as necessary to meet program objectives.

　　Investigate animal bite reports in accordance with the most current Rabies Prevention and Control guidebook and Compendium of Animal Rabies Prevention and Control. Use discretion and independent judgement to ensure investigations, including proper animal quarantine. Human PEP recommendations, and animal specimen collections are timely and necessary. Prepare biological specimens as necessary for shipment to the designated state laboratory in accordance with established protocol for analyses. Investigate sanitary nuisance complaints to ensure compliance and conformity with Chapter 386 Florida Statutes.

　　Perform site and necessary follow-up inspections of regulated Group Care Facilities under Department of Health jurisdiction to ensure compliance with Chapter 381, Florida Statutes, Chapter 64E-12 of the Florida Administrative Code, and Chapter 6A-2 Florida Administrative Code. Prepare written reports and routine correspondence as necessary to meet program objectives.

　　Perform site and necessary follow-up inspections as well as conduct environmental reviews of regulated Tattooing facilities and assist other staff as needed to ensure compliance with Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-28 Florida Administrative Code for all aspects of the Tattooing Program. Perform site and necessary follow-up inspections as well as conduct environmental reviews of regulated Body Piercing facilities and assist other staff as needed to ensure compliance with Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-19 Florida Administrative Code for all aspects of the Body Piercing Program. Perform site and necessary follow-up inspections as well as conduct environmental reviews of regulated Migrant Labor Camps and Residential Migrant Housing and assist other staff as needed to ensure compliance with Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-14 Florida Administrative Code for all aspects of the Migrant Farmworker Housing Program.

　　Perform site and necessary follow-up inspections of regulated Recreation Vehicle / Mobile Home Parks and assist other staff as needed to ensure compliance with Chapter 513 Florida Statutes and Chapter 64E-15 Florida Administrative Code and verify approved design, construction, and operational requirements are met. Prepare written reports and provides routine correspondence as necessary to meet program objective.

　　Help sample Limited Use Public wells and Private wells that owners have elected to have the county health department (CHD) perform. This fee per service may involve bacteriological, Lead, and Nitrate sampling. Prepare written reports and routine correspondence as necessary.

　　Investigates sanitary nuisance complaints to help ensure conformity with Chapter 386 Florida Statutes.

　　Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned to carry out the total Environmental Health program.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

　　Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

　　Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, and document workflow relating to the improvement of the operation and management practices.

　　Ability to organize data as well as present reports, documents, and other written material.

　　Ability to conduct fact-finding research.

　　Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

　　Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the operation and management of the county health Department.

　　Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

　　Ability to communicate effectively.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

　　Qualifications:

　　Valid Driver's License

　　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:

　　Sumter County Health Department / 415 E Noble Avenue, Bushnell, Florida 33513

　　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.

　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Orlando