ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64028716

Requisition No: 811007 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III - 64028716

Position Number: 64028716 

Salary:  $1,829.77 - $1,928.12 Bi-Weekly Salary Range 

Posting Closing Date: 09/13/2023 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

INTERNAL APPOINTMENT

 

Class Title: Environmental Specialist III

Position Number: 64028716

Base Salary: $1,829.77 - $1,928.12 Biweekly

Location: 1001 Executive Center Dr. Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32803                         

 

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. **

INTERNAL AGENCY

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (Includes OPS, Career Services, SES or SMS employees.)  Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

 

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position coordinates the commercial plan review process for establishments located in Orange County served by onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS) and /or establishments regulated by this agency. Duties include but are not limited to the review and coordination of commercial establishments and residential buildings served by an OSTDS to ensure compliance with Chapter 62-6 Florida Administration Code (F.A.C.) and Chapter 381 Florida Statutes (FS).  This position conducts existing system review and verifications for establishments regulated by this office. Maintains a working knowledge of the applicable codes and regulations for appropriate programs. Attends Developmental Review Committee (DRC) meetings for Orange County as required. Acts as liaison with OCHD legal staff and assists in coordinating OSTDS enforcement actions for commercial projects.

 

Performs other duties of the OSTDS program to include conducting site evaluations, plan review, permitting, inspections, re-inspections and violation enforcement of onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems to ensure compliance with Chapter 62-6 of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Chapter 381 site evaluations must also comply with State Health Office memos 05-014 and 06-003. Prepares written correspondence, consults with professional engineers, contractors, installers, clients and the general public in applicable matters. As required, maintains contact and coordination of activities with other concerned agencies such as the Department of Environmental Protection or Orange County Environmental Protection Department, etc.

 

Responsible for logging, reviewing, and processing variance applications for commercial and residential projects prior to administrative review, tracks application status and outcome. Assist in the review of work products completed in the septic program to ensure compliance and consistency with Chapter 62-6, Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 381 Florida Statutes and DOH 150-4. Assists clients at the window. Acts as liaison with OCHD legal staff and assists in coordinating OSTDS enforcement actions for commercial projects.

 

Complete and return all paperwork pertaining to job duties legibly and in proper order. This would also include timely submittal of timesheets, mileage, and EARS.

 

Performs all other duties as required.

Maintains confidentiality and security of records as specified by department regulations and laws.

 

REQUIRED  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems.

These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution.

Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions. Ability to determine work priorities.

Talking to others to effectively convey information.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental programs.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the OSTDS program.

Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in FL Statutes.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the OSTDS program.

Ability to understand and follow legislative policy direction as established in FL Statutes.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Florida Department of Health employee
• Must be currently certified in the OSTDS program and/or have a current registration as an RS/REHS in the State of Florida
• A valid FL driver’s license OR a valid driver’s license from another state (will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire).
• Access to transportation in lieu of a county vechicle for site visits
• Must have at least six months of documented, verifiable experience conducting OSTDS/ Septic program inspections and site evaluations for the Florida Department of Health.
• Experience with site evaluations, compliance inspections, and residential and commercial permit/plan review
• Must be able to kneel, bend, lift and carry 50 pounds, maneuver different types of terrain, and use fine motor skills to obtain soil, water and other samples.
• Emergency Duty

 

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:

1001 Executive Center Dr. Suite 200 Orlando, FL 32803

 

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:

• 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

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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. A background screening will be completed on each applicant selected for a position designated as "sensitive" and a drug test will be conducted on each applicant selected for positions designated as "safety sensitive" in accordance with department policies (Background Screening DOHP 60-5-08 and Drug Free Workplace DOHP 60-9-99). . 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

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. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days. We request that all applications be completed online with People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 Departments 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.

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.

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.